Human Interest

Hundreds of new Wistaston homes could be built in five years

Hundreds of new Wistaston homes could be built in five years

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Hundreds of new homes proposed for an open countryside site at Wistaston could be built within five years of planning permission being granted, the applicant has said.

Harworth Group PLC has submitted an outline application for residential development and a neighbourhood centre on a 44-hectare site to the east of Middlewich Road.

August 5, 2025
GOAT bar set to open as “game changer” sports bar in Nantwich

GOAT bar set to open as “game changer” sports bar in Nantwich

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These behind-the-scenes pictures capture the last preparations behind the new GOAT sports bar in Nantwich which is set to launch this Friday!

After three months of blood, sweat and stress, the team behind the new venture on the corner of High Street and Waterlode are set to kick open their doors.

August 4, 2025
Nantwich narrow boat man charged after 20-hour police stand-off

Nantwich narrow boat man charged after 20-hour police stand-off

A man is due in court today after a 20-hour stand-off with police on a canal boat in Nantwich.

The drama began at 2am on Friday (August 1) and forced police to close the canal and towpath until an arrest was made just before 10pm that day.

August 4, 2025
Canal boats back up as “firearm” incident in Nantwich continues

Canal boats back up as “firearm” incident in Nantwich continues

Canal boaters have been taking refuge on Welsh Row tonight as an ongoing armed police incident by Nantwich Aqueduct continues.

Reports from eye witnesses suggest there is a man with a firearm on board one of the barges moored on the Shropshire Union Canal close to Nantwich Marina.

August 1, 2025
Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land

Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 127 homes, including 39 affordable, in Audlem.

Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, together with access, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farming and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.

August 1, 2025
B&M store change of use bid for 20 apartments refused by council

B&M store change of use bid for 20 apartments refused by council

Council officers have refused a change of use application by developers to turn part of the former B&M supermarket in Nantwich into 20 apartments.

Suraj Gangani and Anshul Raja, of Apavi Group Holdings, bought the building on Swine Market in May and want to convert most of the building into apartments.

July 31, 2025
Nantwich primary pupils taste college life at Reaseheath day

Nantwich primary pupils taste college life at Reaseheath day

Hundreds of pupils across Nantwich and Crewe discovered new career possibilities during a Year 6 experience day at Reaseheath College and University Centre.

The end of term event at the Nantwich institution introduced primary pupils to a range of exciting and high-value jobs available in industries they may not typically hear about.

July 30, 2025
CEC lacks plan over “massive” special needs budget deficit

CEC lacks plan over “massive” special needs budget deficit

Cheshire East Council has no plan in place to deal with its massive special needs budget deficit, just a seven-year proposal to bring spending back in line with grant income, a councillor said.

The Dedicated School Grant (DSG) overspend was reported to be about £112.1 million at the end of the 2024/25 financial year.

July 30, 2025
Tasty Royal visit as Princess Anne flies in to tour Mornflake

Tasty Royal visit as Princess Anne flies in to tour Mornflake

A Royal visitor was in South Cheshire today to help mark the 350th anniversary of local employer Mornflake.

Princess Anne flew into Crewe on the royal helicopter and landed in a nearby field (pictured) before receiving a tour of Morning Foods Limited, on Gresty Road.

July 29, 2025
Cheshire East look to lease Snow Hill car park for EV charging

Cheshire East look to lease Snow Hill car park for EV charging

New EV charging points are to be installed on Snow Hill car park in Nantwich, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

Four charge points for electric vehicles will be set up on the far east boundary of the car park, by the pathway which leads through to Swine Market.

July 29, 2025
Nantwich bus boost as Crewe to Chester service frequency doubles

Nantwich bus boost as Crewe to Chester service frequency doubles

A key bus route between Crewe and Chester via Nantwich is getting a significant boost using government grant funding aimed at improving transport links.

Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding for both Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council has been used to double the frequency of the daytime no 84 service, which connects both places.

July 28, 2025
Village pub The Lamb in Willaston closed and boarded up

Village pub The Lamb in Willaston closed and boarded up

Villagers were left shocked today when they saw their local community pub closed down and boarded up without notice.

The Lamb pub on Wistaston Road in Willaston had its front windows boarded up by workmen, leaving the village short of another vital community asset.

July 28, 2025
Recorded crime falling in Cheshire, according to ONS figures

Recorded crime falling in Cheshire, according to ONS figures

Crime is continuing to fall in Cheshire which remains the safest place in the North West, according to latest Office for National Statistics figures.

There has been a fall in crimes including drugs, vehicle and burglary offences, but a rise in sexual offences, shoplifting and stalking.

July 27, 2025