Human Interest

Planners plead with councillors over controversial homes in Stapeley

Planners plead with councillors over controversial homes in Stapeley

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East planning officers are urging councillors not to defend an appeal from Nightingale Land to build 75 homes in the open countryside at Nantwich.

The company wants to build the dwellings on a 3.83-hectare field off Broad Lane, in Stapeley.

June 2, 2026
Ofsted calls for improvements for Cheshire East Council care leavers

Ofsted calls for improvements for Cheshire East Council care leavers

Ofsted inspectors have called for improvements in the way Cheshire East Council supports its care leavers.

But they also highlighted positive progress made in other areas, with the quality of practice for care leavers now better since the previous inspection.

June 2, 2026
Nantwich man charged with offences linked to religious group protests

Nantwich man charged with offences linked to religious group protests

A man from Nantwich and another from Crewe have been charged in connection with offences outside the religious group centre raided by police last month.

Daniel Tsimbilakis and Jordan Kennerley were arrested on Sunday (May 31st) in the Victoria Avenue area of Crewe.

June 2, 2026
Bags of rubbish captured in community litter pick in Nantwich

Bags of rubbish captured in community litter pick in Nantwich

A community litter pick and alleyway clean-up in Nantwich has been hailed “a great success” after volunteers transformed Cow Fields alleyway.

Volunteers joined the litter picking team on Snowhill with Sustainable Nantwich before heading to Cow Fields which links Beam Street, the library, the pharmacy and the police station to the estate.

June 2, 2026
New Leighton Hospital plans recommended for approval by CEC

New Leighton Hospital plans recommended for approval by CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new Crewe hospital on land next to the existing site at Leighton have been recommended for approval.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking permission for a new six-storey hospital, ancillary buildings, multi-storey car park, access points, parking and associated infrastructure on land off Middlewich Road.

June 2, 2026
Brookfield Hall set to be auctioned off

Campaign to save Brookfield Hall in Nantwich from auction

A campaign is underway to stop Cheshire East Council from auctioning off a community hall in Nantwich.

Brookfield Hall, off Shrewbridge Road, has been put up for sale by the council and is set to be auctioned on June 25th.

June 1, 2026
Solar panels at Leighton Hospital to save £10,000 a year

Solar panels at Leighton Hospital to save £10,000 a year

Solar panels have been installed at Leighton Hospital with the aim of saving almost £10,000 a year.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is saving money through a scheme by Great British Energy.

May 31, 2026
Police and fire service to probe blaze at chicken farm near Nantwich

Police and fire service to probe blaze at chicken farm near Nantwich

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire Service are to investigate the cause of a major blaze at a chicken farm near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at the farm on Checkley Lane in Wrinehill at around 6.30am on Friday (May 29th) and fire crews were on scene for more than 24 hours.

May 31, 2026
Controversial Audlem homes plan by Muller refused by council

Controversial Audlem homes plan by Muller refused by council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for 116 homes in the open countryside at Audlem have been unanimously refused by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.

May 29, 2026
Fire crews battle massive chicken farm blaze near Nantwich

Fire crews battle massive chicken farm blaze near Nantwich

Fire crews have been battling a major blaze at a chicken farm near Nantwich today. The fire started at around 6.25am at Moors Chicken Farm on Checkley Lane, Bridgemere. Ten fire engines, from Audlem, Crewe (x2), Nantwich, Middlewich, Congleton, Malpas, Macclesfield, Market Drayton (Shropshire FRS) and Winsford, plus a rapid response rescue unit from Nantwich and a high volume pump[Read More…]

May 29, 2026
Aerial view of proposed 660-home development - pic by Jonathan White

Wistaston councillor brands 660-home plans “devastating” for village

A Wistaston councillor has branded the approval of plans for a huge 660-home development on green fields near the village “devastating” news.

Ward Cllr Margaret Simon and representatives from Wistaston Parish Council vociferously objected to the plans by Harworth Estates at the Cheshire East Council strategic planning board.

May 28, 2026
Danny Harrison

Nantwich man eyes peaks challenge after life-threatening heart illness

A Nantwich man who battled back from a life-threatening heart condition as a child has set himself a crazy four-day challenge to raise funds for charity.

Danny Harrison, 27, will be trying to hike the National 3 Peaks, the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and the Welsh 3 Peaks back to back in just four days!

May 28, 2026
Age no barrier for 90-year-old gym buddies in Nantwich!

Age no barrier for 90-year-old gym buddies in Nantwich!

Age is just a number for two 90-year-olds who love nothing better than working out surrounded by their friends at their Nantwich gym.

Before most people of similar age have finished their morning cuppa, grandmothers Irene Blunstone and Delia Cooke have completed their strength and cardio programme at Gymophobics off Beam Street.

May 27, 2026