Housebuilder to donate public defibrillator to Nantwich
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey wants to donate a public access defibrillator to Nantwich.
And the firm is appealing for help to find a home it in the town.
Human Interest
Warning over children vaping at schools in Cheshire East
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Children vaping at schools in Cheshire East are not just using nicotine but other substances as well, the director of education has said.
Claire Williamson told Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board that vaping was becoming a real concern for headteachers in the borough.
Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.
Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre forges new partnership with police
A new partnership between Nantwich Youth and Community Centre and local police officers aims to build trust between young people and law enforcement, organisers say.
It’s hoped the partnership will provide youngsters with a chance to engage with police in a “positive and constructive manner” and break down barriers.
Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich
Rail bosses say they are considering options to improve the troublesome Newcastle Road level crossing in Nantwich.
There have already been a number of incidents at the crossing in 2025.
Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Redrow Homes is eyeing plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6 hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.
The current site comprises open fields and grassland.
Cheshire East splash out £22,000 on dishwashers for headquarters
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council has splashed out more than £22,000 on dishwashers for staff at its Crewe headquarters.
The money was spent as part of the refurbishment of Delamere House when the council closed its Westfields HQ at Sandbach and transferred staff across.
New pedestrian crossing works to close road in Nantwich
A busy Nantwich road will be closed for up to five days next week to allow for an upgrade to a pedestrian crossing.
Motorists are being warned of the closure of Waterlode during the day between March 24 and 28.
Prolific sex offender from Audlem guilty of sex offences on young boys
A prolific sex offender who stole an innocent man’s identity and spent almost three decades on the run has been found guilty of numerous sexual offences against young boys.
Richard Burrows was found guilty at Chester Crown Court today of 54 offences including indecent assault of boys, buggery, attempted buggery and indecency with a child.
Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital
A Nantwich man who was left fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after being attacked while on holiday, has died.
Marshall Latham, of Highfield Drive, suffered catastrophic brain injuries and was critically ill in hospital after the assault in Caleta, on the island of Fuerteventura.
Wistaston woman among first to receive “blood plasma” medicine
A Wistaston woman is among the first patients to receive life-saving medicine made from the blood plasma of Cheshire blood donors.
It marks the first time in a quarter of a century plasma is being used to make life-saving medicines for NHS patients, reducing reliance on imports.
Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on
The heartbroken parents of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have vowed to fight on for justice and find out the truth behind his death.
In an exclusive interview with Nantwich News, the 16-year-old’s mum Martina Hayley Cliffe told how she still believes other people’s actions may have led to his death.
More than 10,000 flock to Reaseheath College’s lambing weekends
Reaseheath College’s popular lambing and mini zoo weekends once again delighted thousands of visitors this month.
And with the sun shining on all four event days, more than 10,000 people flocked to the college’s Nantwich campus to experience the magic of spring on the farm.
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