Human Interest

Nantwich Youth Club youngsters enjoy new padel courts

Nantwich Youth Club youngsters enjoy new padel courts

Thirty‑three young people from Nantwich Youth and Community Centre enjoyed a special visit to the new padel courts at The Barony in Nantwich.

The four new courts were recently unveiled by Everybody Health and Leisure as part of its latest investment in active community spaces.

March 22, 2026
CEC councillor allowances should rise to attract younger people

CEC councillor allowances should rise to attract younger people

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council risks being “a council of the retired, for the retired” unless it increases councillors’ allowances to attract younger candidates, members said.

All CEC councillors currently have a basic allowance of £12,851, with the council leader having a special responsibility allowance (SRA) of £29,517 on the top of that and the deputy an SRA of £17,820.

March 20, 2026
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire has been rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection.

The independent regulator assessed the hospice, which covers Nantwich area, across key areas including safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership.

March 20, 2026
Nantwich girl, 8, sparks litter campaign to protect wildlife

Nantwich girl, 8, sparks litter campaign to protect wildlife

Meet eight-year-old Emilia James from Nantwich who is melting hearts with her campaign against litter, including ours here at Nantwich News!

We’re backing Emilia as she wages war on litter in a bid to protect wildlife and dogs out for a walk with their owners around the Nantwich loop.

March 19, 2026
Campaigners urge residents to fight latest housing plans in Stapeley

Campaigners urge residents to fight latest housing plans in Stapeley

Campaigners fear areas of Nantwich are reaching breaking point with the number of new housing projects being planned.

They say roads, schools and infrastructure in the town can no longer cope with more “unsustainable” housing plans being submitted.

March 19, 2026
Batherton Lane housing Nightingale Land plans

Housing developer hits back at councillors over Nantwich plan deferral

The applicant behind a 75-home scheme deferred for a cumulative transport survey amid safety concerns has taken legal advice and refused to provide any further highways assessments saying it is not justified or necessary, writes Belinda Ryan.

Cheshire East planners had recommended councillors approve the outline application from Nightingale Land for up to 75 homes off Broad Lane at Nantwich, which also includes bulldozing a bungalow to create an access for the site.

March 18, 2026
Remarkable Jean, 95, defies odds at Nantwich fitness group

Remarkable Jean, 95, defies odds at Nantwich fitness group

A 95-year-old has defied her age and the odds to become a member of a fitness group in Nantwich.

Jean Boyns, from Audlem, first joined One You Cheshire East’s Stand Strong programme at the incredible age of 93 after breaking her hip.

March 18, 2026
£4,000 scholarship launched by Reaseheath College in Nantwich

£4,000 scholarship launched by Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Ambitious young professionals working in Cheshire’s land-based industries can apply for a £4,000 travel scholarship designed to fast-track careers and boost the county’s rural economy.

The John Platt Travel Scholarship, created by Reaseheath College and University Centre and the Cheshire Agricultural Society, supports people aged 18 to 35 who work in agriculture or a related land-based industry and want to build their skills through international travel.

March 18, 2026
RSPCA Stapeley Grange appeal to give cat Marmite new home

RSPCA Stapeley Grange appeal to give cat Marmite new home

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are all of the same opinion – this friendly feline named Marmite deserves a new home!

But the 13-year-old cat has been in the care of RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery has been in the charity’s care for 79 days.

March 17, 2026
Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner to stand as new authority Mayor

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner to stand as new authority Mayor

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has been selected as Labour’s candidate in the battle to become the first mayor of Cheshire and Warrington.

Three local councils – Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and Warrington – all recently backed the creation of a new combined authority.

March 16, 2026
Baddington Bridge weight limit

Report due on Baddington Bridge works on A530 in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council are due to complete a report this month into how the closure of Baddington Bridge to heavy vehicles is to be resolved.

The council imposed a 7.5 tonne weight limit on the A530 bridge on the outskirts of Nantwich back in September.

March 16, 2026
Head of School announced for new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Head of School announced for new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Sally Burns has been appointed as the founding Head of School at the new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich.

The new primary school is currently being built in Nantwich and is due to open in September 2026.

March 16, 2026
Residents evacuated as fire crews battle building blaze in Nantwich

Residents evacuated as fire crews battle building blaze in Nantwich

Residents were evacuated as fire crews battled a serious fire in Nantwich amid fears it could spread to neighbouring properties.

The incident happened on Blagg Avenue at around 1am earlier today (March 14th).

March 14, 2026