School trust bosses have launched a public consultation on the new primary school set to open in Nantwich in September 2026.
North West Academies Trust (NWAT) is holding a Section 10 Consultation under the Academies Act 2010 as part of the statutory process for opening Kingsbourne Academy.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s new assistant chief executive has left to pursue new opportunities – just three months after joining the council.
The cash-strapped authority, which has haemorrhaged top bosses over the past 18 months, had hoped to stem the flow with about six recent appointments, including this one.
A major road between Nantwich and Chester was closed today after a serious collision, believed to have involved two cars and an ambulance.
Four people were injured in the accident which happened on the A51 Chester Road close to Snugburys ice cream farm in Hurleston.
Detectives investigating serious sexual offences in Crewe have charged a Wistaston man in relation to the incidents.
Michael Blundell, of Corbetts Close, Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday (July 6th).
The long-awaited Reaseheath Bypass road is set to open by end of August, highways bosses said today.
Work has finally been underway over the past few months to complete the bypass, which will also connect the Kingsbourne housing development to the A51.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich care home which was rated ‘inadequate’ and placed into special measures to protect people is now improving, the Care Quality Commission has said.
St Catherine’s Care Home, which provides accommodation and nursing care to older people, some with dementia, was found to have breached the legal regulations in five areas during an earlier inspection by the CQC in October last year.
A number of changes to bus routes in and out of Nantwich are taking place in July.
The changes are to the services 51, 52, 53, and 84 and come after community feedback.
Officers investigating a number of attempted break-ins in Nantwich are appealing for anyone with any information.
And they have released this image of a man they want to speak to in relation to the incidents.
Thousands of free places for summer activities are available for children across Cheshire East.
Parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals can now book activities online as part of the scheme run by Cheshire East Council.
Organisers are planning an even ‘bigger and better’ event next year after Nantwich’s first Youth Arts Festival attracted crowds of creative kids.
A of six town councillors, all with children of their own, planned a full programme of activities including art, drama, craft, pottery and theatrical make up.
Detectives investigating a series of high value burglaries across the UK including three in Willaston have now charged a five people.
The four Albanian men and a British woman were arrested last week by Cheshire Police.
Nantwich Players have made history after amateur-theatre company was crowned British Champions!
They were given the honour at the UKCDFF (United Kingdom Community Drama Festivals Federation) One Act Play Festival.
By Jonathan White
Pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor is heading to Nantwich for a special launch of her new album, Perimenopop.
She will be visiting Applestump Records in the town on Monday 15th September, from 1 to 2pm.
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