Human Interest

Three-vehicle smash closes A51 Nantwich Bypass at Willaston

Three-vehicle smash closes A51 Nantwich Bypass at Willaston

Firefighters had to cut the roof off a vehicle to free a trapped driver injured in a three-car smash in Nantwich.

The accident closed the A51 Nantwich Bypass at Willaston shortly before 7.30pm tonight (January 21).

January 21, 2026
Wybunbury councillor warns over location of new primary school

Wybunbury councillor warns over location of new primary school

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Wybunbury councillor says a new school on the outskirts of Crewe is desperately needed but if children can’t access it safely it shouldn’t be built there.

Cllr Janet Clowes was speaking about proposals to build a new primary school at Basford East.

January 21, 2026
More dental appointments available for South Cheshire residents

More dental appointments available for South Cheshire residents

Extra appointments have been available for people in South Cheshire who need urgent dental care, including for those who don’t have a usual dentist.

It is part of the 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments being rolled out across the country, announced by the government in February last year.

January 20, 2026
Nantwich Police tackle almost 100 incidents in one week

Nantwich Police tackle almost 100 incidents in one week

Nantwich Police have tackled 95 reported incidents in a week, latest figures show.

One included another incident of youth anti-social behaviour at the Nantwich Town FC 3G pitch.

January 20, 2026
Northern Lights dazzle skies over South Cheshire

Northern Lights dazzle skies over South Cheshire

Residents across South Cheshire were treated to a breath-taking spectacle as the Northern Lights lit up the night sky last night (January 19th).

The aurora borealis became visible across large parts of the UK following a powerful solar flare, which sent a coronal mass ejection directly towards Earth.

January 20, 2026
Car parking charges across Nantwich set to rise in April

Car parking charges across Nantwich set to rise in April

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is set to hike up its car parking charges in Nantwich and other towns from April.

It means parking for a maximum of one hour on some car parks will be as much as £1.40, up from £1.30 currently.

January 19, 2026
Action Plan has boosted Nantwich Market, says council report

Action Plan has boosted Nantwich Market, says council report

Town councillors have praised the ongoing rebrand of Nantwich indoor and outdoor markets.

A number of targets in the council’s “Market Action Plan” have already been hit in 2025, a report shows.

January 16, 2026
Bungling Cheshire East paid £21,500 to Nantwich council by mistake

Bungling Cheshire East paid £21,500 to Nantwich council by mistake

Bungling Cheshire East Council paid out £21,520 of Community Infrastructure Levy funds to Nantwich Town Council by mistake – and only spotted the error 20 months later!

Now it has emerged they are demanding the money back – despite it already being allocated to key improvements to the town’s parks.

January 16, 2026
Nantwich Police chief praises town venues after New Year success

Nantwich Police chief praises town venues after New Year success

A Nantwich police boss has praised night-time venues after a New Year’s Eve without a single incident in licensed premises.

Sgt Matt Stonier said it was probably the first time he could remember that this had happened in the town.

January 16, 2026
Nantwich bar owners launch defib campaign after customer’s death

Nantwich bar owners launch defib campaign after customer’s death

The co-owners of a popular Nantwich bar have launched a campaign for more defibrillators in town venues after the tragic death of a customer.

Devoted dad and stepdad Neil Gilbert died after suffering a cardiac arrest while in GOAT bar on High Street in Nantwich on December 21st.

January 15, 2026
Cheshire East highways boss quits for new East Midlands role

Cheshire East highways boss quits for new East Midlands role

Cheshire East Council’s director of highways is to leave his role for a new position in the East Midlands.

Tom Moody, who was Director of Infrastructure and Highways at Cheshire East since 2022, is joining the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) as Director of Transport

January 15, 2026
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy Nantwich road

Fire crews tackled a vehicle blaze on the busy Newcastle Road between Nantwich and Willaston.

The silver car was alight when fire crews arrived at around 1.30pm today.

January 14, 2026
Hundreds queue at Nantwich music store to meet boy band Blue

Hundreds queue at Nantwich music store to meet boy band Blue

Hundreds of music fans queued up outside a Nantwich record store to meet boy band Blue who made a special appearance!

The group were in town to visit Applestump Records where members were signing copies of their new album for adoring fans.

January 14, 2026