Human Interest

Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim

Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim

A Nantwich man has been jailed for more than five years after he drove a car at another man in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Andrew Paul Whalley, 34, was jailed for five years and four months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after he admitted section 18 – wounding with intent, affray and driving a motor vehicle dangerously.

March 27, 2026
Proposed access to site off Broad Lane

75-homes plan for Stapeley deferred for second time

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich housing application has been deferred for a second time for a traffic assessment – with a parish councillor warning “until there’s a fatality, nobody’s going to take us seriously”.

The proposal from Nightingale Land for up to 75 homes off Broad Lane was deferred earlier this month by the strategic planning board (SPB) for a traffic assessment to identify any cumulative impact.

March 27, 2026
Wrong size road sign for new Reaseheath A51 bypass?

Wrong size road sign for new Reaseheath A51 bypass?

It has been a Nantwich road project dogged with delays and problems.

Now it seems the latest setback to the new A51 Reaseheath bypass is the wrong size road sign!

March 27, 2026
Reaseheath research reveals rise in euthanasia rates for stray dogs

Reaseheath research reveals rise in euthanasia rates for stray dogs

The number of stray dogs being euthanised has tripled in three years, research by Reaseheath College in Nantwich and others has revealed.

The study looked at the number of dogs across the UK and the Republic of Ireland having to be euthanised in dog shelters.

March 27, 2026
Paralympic gold medallist Andy Small enjoying the paper

Wingate Centre in Wrenbury unveils new Vice Presidents

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich has appointed two new Vice Presidents, including Nantwich paralympic champion Andy Small.

Andy (pictured) is joined by Gyles Brandreth, TV celebrity and former MP.

March 26, 2026
Nantwich home care boss contributes to Casey Commission

Nantwich home care boss contributes to Casey Commission

The owner of a Nantwich home care company has contributed to the national conversation shaping the Casey Commission’s review of adult social care.

Ben Selby, who runs Right at Home South Cheshire, was involved in a cross-county meeting with Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire, and other providers.

March 26, 2026
Nantwich couple’s three decades of being “mum and dad” to 60 children!

Nantwich couple’s three decades of being “mum and dad” to 60 children!

A Nantwich couple are celebrating three decades of being ‘mum and dad’ to 60 children – and the family is getting bigger by the day!

Over the years, Graham and Kerry Christopher have opened their home – and their hearts – to scores of foster children in need of care, guidance and the occasional reminder to tidy their room.

March 26, 2026
Batherton Lane housing Nightingale Land plans

Nantwich councillors air concerns over housing plans in Stapeley

Ward councillors in Nantwich have spoken out over fears of multiple housing development bids for the Stapeley area.

Cllrs Geoff Smith and John Priest were at Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board today (March 25th) regarding a planning application for 75 homes off Broad Lane.

March 25, 2026
Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College launch merger consultation

Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College launch merger consultation

Two of Cheshire’s biggest further education colleges have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger.

The proposal would bring together Cheshire College – South & West, including its Crewe campus, and Macclesfield College.

March 25, 2026
Leighton Hospital trust unveils plan for research centre of excellence

Leighton Hospital trust unveils plan for research centre of excellence

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust which runs Leighton Hospital has unveiled ambitious plans to become a North West centre of excellence for research and development by 2029.

Its plans focus on expanding opportunities for local people to take part in the latest trials, while enabling staff to lead and support more cutting-edge advancements.

March 25, 2026
CEC councillors air fears as schools miss “harm from drugs” lessons

CEC councillors air fears as schools miss “harm from drugs” lessons

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have expressed concern some of the borough’s schools are not taking up a substance misuse education programme with one saying lessons about the harm from drugs are as important as maths.

The adults and health committee was being updated yesterday (Monday) on recent work stemming from the “reducing drug and alcohol harm plan” in Cheshire East.

March 24, 2026
Nantwich community health garden unveils log cabin shelter

Nantwich community health garden unveils log cabin shelter

A community garden in Nantwich has unveiled a new addition where users can sit back and reap the rewards of their green-fingered endeavours.

Growing Health Community Garden CIC (GHCG), based at Brookfield Park, has thrown open the doors to a new log cabin which will provide shelter on colder days.

March 24, 2026
Major revamp of 16th Century listed Nantwich building nears end

Major revamp of 16th Century listed Nantwich building nears end

A major conservation project has marked a significant milestone in the restoration of a 16th‑century listed building in Nantwich.

It follows more than a year of complex heritage works on the Cancer Research shop on High Street in Nantwich.

March 24, 2026