Human Interest

Police renew appeal after serious collision in Nantwich

Police renew appeal after serious collision in Nantwich

Police have stepped up their appeal for witnesses and video footage following an accident in Nantwich which has left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.

The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man from Edleston, remains in hospital after Monday’s incident at the junction of Waterlode and High Street.

November 19, 2021
Dr Kieran Mullan

Environment Bill sewage amendment not practical, claims Nantwich MP

Crewe and Nantwich MP saying voting for a change to a planned Environment Bill outlawing sewage dumping is not financially practical.

Dr Kieran Mullan hit back at critics who blasted him and other Tory MPs who voted against a bid to amend the Bill to stop water companies dumping sewage in streams and rivers.

November 19, 2021
Aerial view of Nantwich Show at Dorfold Park

Dorfold Showground granted premises licence despite objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has granted a premises licence for the Dorfold Park Showground, home to the Nantwich Show for decades.

The showground, operating since 1946 and owned by Charles Roundell, has hosted community events such as Spooktacular and charity functions for years.

November 18, 2021
Nantwich clinic teams up with specialists to speed up appointments

Nantwich clinic teams up with specialists to speed up appointments

A firm of physiotherapists has teamed up with some of the region’s top medical specialists to help South Cheshire people gain access to swift appointments.

November 16, 2021
Fireworks cancelled for Nantwich Christmas Lights event

Fireworks cancelled for Nantwich Christmas Lights event

Town Council bosses have cancelled plans to release fireworks as part of Nantwich’s Christmas Lights switch-on.

The event is taking place this Friday in the town square and they were due to stage a firework display at the end of the switch-on.

November 16, 2021
Driver arrested after Nantwich crash leaves motorcyclist seriously injured

Driver arrested after Nantwich crash leaves motorcyclist seriously injured

A driver has been arrested after a collision on Welsh Row in Nantwich left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.

The incident happened at the lights where Welsh Row meets Waterlode and High Street in Nantwich.

November 16, 2021
CEC cemetery strategy branded “callous” and “ludicrous”

CEC cemetery strategy branded “callous” and “ludicrous”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An advisory panel has been set up to look at future cemetery provision in Cheshire East after a councillor branded the existing strategy “callous” and “ludicrous”.

Cheshire East reviewed the strategy in 2018 and a long term proposal was that families would have to bury loved ones in Crewe or Macclesfield as other local cemeteries became full.

November 15, 2021
More missed bin collections as CEC struggles to recruit drivers

More missed bin collections as CEC struggles to recruit drivers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bin collections are being missed in parts of Cheshire East as the council revealed it is still struggling to recruit drivers and has five vacancies to fill.

Ansa, CEC’s wholly-owned company responsible for waste collection, has taken to social media to apologise for missed collections due to driver shortages.

November 15, 2021
Cheshire Police to roll out anti-burglary “kits” for residents

Cheshire Police to roll out anti-burglary “kits” for residents

A new crime-fighting tool which Cheshire Police say will help protect homes from burglaries is being rolled out in the county.

The SelectaDNA forensic coding solution is placed on household items such as jewellery, laptops and TVs.

November 15, 2021
Drivers in lucky escape after Nantwich crash leaves car on roof

Drivers in lucky escape after Nantwich crash leaves car on roof

Two drivers had a lucky escape after a collision at a busy Nantwich junction left one car on its roof.

Both occupants escaped uninjured from the accident which happened at the traffic lights where the A51, Elwood Way and Peter de Stapleigh Way meet.

November 15, 2021
Nantwich Town pays Remembrance respects before game

Nantwich Town pays Remembrance respects before game

By Jonathan White
Players, staff, supporters and Forces veterans joined to stage a pre-match Remembrance ceremony before Nantwich Town’s game with Grantham.

The ceremony, organised by the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion, took place on the pitch prior to the FA Trophy 1st Round Proper match at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

November 14, 2021
New Christmas bin collection dates released by Cheshire East

New Christmas bin collection dates released by Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has announced its 2021 Christmas bin collection schedule.

Ansa – Cheshire East Council’s wholly-owned environmental services company – will be placing information stickers on black bins of households whose normal collections fall on bank holidays.

November 12, 2021
Popular Nantwich pub Leopard set for expansion

Popular Nantwich pub Leopard set for expansion

The owners of the Leopard pub in Nantwich have unveiled plans to expand and add a new garden room.

Joules Brewery, which owns the London Road venue, say the extension is needed to meet the demand from the shift from drinking occasions to dining occasions.

November 12, 2021