Human Interest

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
Hadzilla Cup in Nantwich raises £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Hadzilla Cup in Nantwich raises £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK

The Hadzilla Cup charity football match returned to Nantwich and helped raise a whopping £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

The event at Nantwich Town’s ground brought together players, families, businesses and supporters from across the community.

May 27, 2026
Long-awaited improvements to busy Stapeley junction completed

Long-awaited improvements to busy Stapeley junction completed

A three-year campaign to improve a busy junction in Stapeley, Nantwich, has been completed.

Improvement works have been carried out to the camber at the junction of London Road and Peter De Stapleigh Way.

May 27, 2026
Stapeley pupils team up with police for road safety campaign

Stapeley pupils team up with police for road safety campaign

Youngsters from Stapeley Broad Lane School in Nantwich have teamed up with police to deliver a powerful road safety message.

Pupils joined local officers as part of the #TheKidsAreWatching initiative in Nantwich.

May 26, 2026
Community spirit shines at Theodore William Gill Cup charity match

Community spirit shines at Theodore William Gill Cup charity match

The community came together for the fourth annual Theodore William Gill Cup charity football match at Nantwich Town FC’s Swansway Stadium.

The event was organised by parents Greg Gill and Charlotte Wilson in memory of their baby son Theodore William Gill, who was born sleeping on April 26th 2023.

May 25, 2026
Nantwich hospitality owners issue dire warning over rising costs

Nantwich hospitality owners issue dire warning over rising costs

The owners of independent hospitality venues in Nantwich have issued a dire warning about the crippling costs they are facing.

And it’s feared some of our favourite places to eat and drink will have to shut their doors for good if the Government does not help the sector which they fear is facing a “perfect storm” of costs.

May 24, 2026
Nantwich student’s research to tackle threat to Britain’s trees

Nantwich student’s research to tackle threat to Britain’s trees

A Reaseheath College and University Centre student in Nantwich is shining a light on a hidden threat to the UK’s environment, and the potential impact of her work is significant.

May 23, 2026
Andrew Scoffin memorial match raises funds for cancer support

Andrew Scoffin memorial match raises funds for cancer support

By Jonathan White
Players, supporters and volunteers came together at the Mornflake Stadium for the sixth annual Andrew Scoffin Memorial Match in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The charity fixture honoured lifelong Alex supporter and stadium announcer Andrew Scoffin, who died in July 2021 following a long battle with cancer.

May 22, 2026