Human Interest

Crewe’s new bus station opens to passengers

Crewe’s new bus station opens to passengers

The new Crewe Bus Station has opened its doors today (May 7) following a two-year construction project.

The station’s facilities, covered by a CCTV system, include a fully-enclosed passenger waiting area with seating and 10 bus bays including one for coaches.

May 7, 2024
RSPCA award-winning garden opens at Stapeley Grange in Nantwich

RSPCA award-winning garden opens at Stapeley Grange in Nantwich

The public are being invited to tour the RSPCA’s RHS Garden which has been relocated to the wildlife centre at Stapeley Grange in Nantwich.

The garden made its mark during the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show at Kensington, where it achieved a silver-gilt medal from judges.

May 7, 2024
Cheshire East consults on plans to change household recycling centre service

Cheshire East consults on plans to change household recycling centre service

New mobile household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) are being considered by Cheshire East Council amid plans to revamp its service.

The staffed mobile centres would visit “public spaces” once a month around the borough.

May 7, 2024
Beam Heath Trust claims day in Nantwich set for July 3

Beam Heath Trust claims day in Nantwich set for July 3

Nantwich residents entitled to Beam Heath Trust dividends can claim their payment this year on July 3.

The modest annual dividend is from an ancient trust, which was updated by the Beam Heath Act, 1823.

May 6, 2024
Labour’s Dan Price wins Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election

Labour’s Dan Price wins Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election

Labour candidate Dan Price has won the election to become Cheshire’s next Police and Crime Commissioner.

Mr Price, a former Warrington councillor, won 48.1% of the votes, polling 86,279.

May 4, 2024
Nantwich residents air concerns over new car wash plans

Nantwich residents air concerns over new car wash plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a car wash on vacant land near Nantwich Town’s stadium have sparked noise and environmental concerns as well as traffic-related fears.

A total of 34 residents – mainly neighbours – have objected to the proposal earmarked for land which is sometimes used as an overspill car park on match days.

May 4, 2024
Work on new Nantwich Costa Coffee shop reveals copper ceiling

Work on new Nantwich Costa Coffee shop reveals copper ceiling

Workers refurbishing a Nantwich building set to be the new Costa Coffee outlet have uncovered this amazing copper ceiling.

The developers have been stripping out the former M&Co outlet on High Street.

May 4, 2024
Brine Leas pays tribute to headteacher David Cole who died

Brine Leas pays tribute to headteacher David Cole who died

Staff and governors at Brine Leas School in Nantwich have issued a heartfelt tribute to headteacher David Cole, who died five days ago.

Mr Cole, who had been at the school on Audlem Road for 24 years, died suddenly aged 52 on Sunday night at his home in Willaston.

May 3, 2024
July completion date for highways scheme around Leighton Hospital

July completion date for highways scheme around Leighton Hospital

The completion of the long-running and often criticised road infrastructure works around Leighton Hospital will not be finished until at least July.

Cheshire East Council confirmed today that the North West Crewe Package highways scheme is in the final stages of works.

May 3, 2024
JDL mini market comes to Nantwich town centre May 4

JDL mini market comes to Nantwich town centre May 4

Nantwich town centre will host a family artisan market on the town square tomorrow (Saturday May 4) between 9am-3pm.

It is being run by Nantwich resident Claire Lloyd, who set up JDL Mini Markets three years ago.

May 3, 2024
Calm bags available at Everybody leisure centres in Cheshire East

Calm bags available at Everybody leisure centres in Cheshire East

New “Calm Bags” are now being provided in 16 Everybody’s leisure centres across Cheshire East, including Nantwich.

It’s part of a scheme with Ruby’s Fund to help neuro-diverse people using the leisure facilities.

May 3, 2024
Leighton Hospital “Frailty Unit” marks one-year milestone

Leighton Hospital “Frailty Unit” marks one-year milestone

Leighton Hospital’s Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU) has celebrated its first year since opening, marking a significant milestone for the teams involved.

The unit opened in April 2023 and is focussed on preventing hospital admission by supporting local communities’ most vulnerable patients to get better.

May 2, 2024
Cash-strapped Cheshire East could close libraries, campaigners fear

Cash-strapped Cheshire East could close libraries, campaigners fear

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council could be looking to close four of its libraries to cut costs, campaigners fear.

It is feared that the libraries at Alderley Edge, Bollington, Disley and Handforth are all under threat of closure from next year.

May 2, 2024