Human Interest

County Lines drug dealer caught on A51 in Nantwich is jailed

County Lines drug dealer caught on A51 in Nantwich is jailed

A county lines drug dealer who was stopped by police on the A51 in Nantwich, has been found guilty of dealing class A drugs in the Crewe area.

Videsh Raghoonanan appeared at Chester Crown Court where he was jailed for four years and six months.

July 16, 2025
Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

By Jonathan White
Weaver Primary in Nantwich is bringing back its fundraising “Race for Life” with a marathon on the school field.

There’s a buzz of excitement in the air at the school as staff, pupils, and families gear up for the return of their much-loved fundraiser on July 21 in support of Cancer Research UK.

July 16, 2025
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre in share of £50k cash boost

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre in share of £50k cash boost

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre’s summer project for young people is benefitting from a share of more than £50,000 of criminal money.

The boost comes Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price’s SWAP Summer Support Fund.

July 16, 2025
Plans for 80-bed care home in Nantwich set for approval

Plans for 80-bed care home in Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for an 80-bed care home on land previously identified for a school in Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Muller Property Group is seeking outline permission for the three-storey care home at Maylands Park, together with public open space, access, layout and appearance.

July 15, 2025
Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

A Wistaston charity helping to reduce landfill and cut costs for parents with a school uniform recycling scheme has launched an appeal for donations.

As schools prepare to close their doors for the summer holidays, Her-Place Charitable Trust has urged parents not to throw away uniforms but donate them to its Community Share Hub in Wistaston.

July 15, 2025
Motor Fuel Group wants to open Burger King and Greggs in Nantwich

Motor Fuel Group wants to open Burger King and Greggs in Nantwich

A petrol station in Nantwich could soon have a Greggs and Burger King outlet.

Motor Fuel Group, who run the filling station at Morrisons in Nantwich, has applied for planning permission to build the food outlets.

July 15, 2025
Rail passengers and drivers in Nantwich face disruption this weekend

Rail passengers and drivers in Nantwich face disruption this weekend

Nantwich rail passengers and motorists will face delays and disruption this weekend when major railway works are carried out on the Shrewsbury-Crewe line.

Renewal works will be taking place from 1am on Saturday (July 19) to 4am on Monday (July 21).

July 15, 2025
Reaseheath College honours student success at annual awards

Reaseheath College honours student success at annual awards

Reaseheath College and University Centre has marked achievements of more than 1,000 FE students during three days of awards ceremonies.

The events at the college’s Nantwich campus recognised academic excellence, personal growth, and outstanding contributions to college life.

July 13, 2025
Town councillors object to apartment plan for B&M Store in Nantwich

Town councillors object to apartment plan for B&M Store in Nantwich

Nantwich Town councillors have objected to plans to turn the former B&M store in the town centre into 20 new apartments.

A planning application has been submitted by Mr Anshul Raja of Apavi Group Holdings for a change of use for the Swine Market building.

July 12, 2025
Nantwich Post Office is new Foodbank collection centre

Nantwich Post Office is new Foodbank collection centre

Nantwich Post Office is helping to make a ‘special delivery’ to families in need after becoming a collection centre for the town Food Bank.

The Pepper Street landmark has collection boxes out for donations of non-perishable food items as part of its continued drive to support the Nantwich community.

July 11, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

Cheshire East “overwhelmed” by its challenges, says independent report

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has been slow to respond to some of the problems it faces and at times appears overwhelmed by the challenge, an independent panel says.

The independent assurance panel was set up provide external advice, challenge, and expertise to the cash-strapped council in driving forward improvement and transformation.

July 10, 2025
Nantwich families unite to send thousands of books to Ukraine

Nantwich families unite to send thousands of books to Ukraine

Big-hearted pupils in Nantwich have been helping to provide essential books for youngsters in war-torn Ukraine.

Children at Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley stepped up as part of their Citizenship Award to help local mum Kateryna Polonska, who moved to Britain in 2022.

July 10, 2025
Police seek witnesses to serious three-vehicle collision near Nantwich

Police seek witnesses to serious three-vehicle collision near Nantwich

Police want witnesses to a three-vehicle smash on the A51 near Nantwich which left three people in hospital, one with serious injuries.

The incident happened on the busy Chester Road at Hurleston, close to the turn-off for Snugburys just after 2pm yesterday (July 9).

July 10, 2025