Human Interest

Kingsbourne Academy delayed with first intake now Sept 2026

Kingsbourne Academy delayed with first intake now Sept 2026

A new primary school for Nantwich will not be ready for pupils until September 2026 at the earliest.

Work to build the new Kingsbourne Academy on the Kingsbourne development off Waterlode has been dogged by delays.

March 25, 2025
Nantwich runner tackles London Marathon for young cancer girl

Nantwich runner tackles London Marathon for young cancer girl

A Nantwich Running Club member has been inspired to tackle the London Marathon by a young girl battling cancer.

Diane Mason is running for 2025 TCS London Marathon in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer.

March 25, 2025
Friends and family pay tribute to popular Nantwich vet

Friends and family pay tribute to popular Nantwich vet

Family and friends have paid tribute to the popular Nantwich veterinary surgeon Barrie Cook, who has died.

Barrie worked as a vet for almost 60 years and was based at Medivet Nantwich, Hillside Veterinary Centre.

March 24, 2025
Ex Bunbury councillor to be Reform UK by-election candidate

Ex Bunbury councillor to be Reform UK by-election candidate

Former Bunbury ward councillor Sarah Pochin has been selected by Reform UK as their candidate for the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

Ms Pochin, who was Conservative councillor and then Independent councillor on Cheshire East, will stand for Nigel Farage’s Reform at the by election which is expected to take place on May 1.

March 24, 2025
Leighton Hospital bosses to stage Nantwich public forum

Leighton Hospital bosses to stage Nantwich public forum

Leighton Hospital chiefs are launching a large-scale “public engagement” programme starting in Nantwich later this week.

Called the “Big Conversation”, it’s aimed at gathering insights from staff, patients, and the community to shape the future of healthcare.

March 24, 2025
Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

A pensioner from Tarporley who went missing sparking a police search and appeal has been found dead, it was confirmed today.

Patricia Hadler, 85, was last seen on Friday (March 21) and police were increasingly concerned for her welfare.

March 24, 2025
Public consultation on devolution plan for Cheshire ends April 13

Public consultation on devolution plan for Cheshire ends April 13

Time is running out for local residents to have a say on plans to overhaul how local democracy works in Cheshire, writes Belinda Ryan.

A public consultation is to end on April 13.

March 23, 2025
CEC deputy leader stalked as councillors fear for safety

CEC deputy leader stalked as councillors fear for safety

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s deputy leader is being stalked and some councillors don’t feel safe in their own homes because of abuse and harassment from the public.

The problem has increased to such an extent, the council set up a task and finish group to look into the issue.

March 23, 2025
Sustainable Nantwich and Bookshop team up for recycling scheme

Sustainable Nantwich and Bookshop team up for recycling scheme

Sustainable Nantwich and Nantwich Bookshop have teamed up to help recycle piles of used pill packets.

Drug blister packs are made of a composite of plastic and aluminium foil which they say is very difficult to recycle.

March 21, 2025
Housebuilder to donate public defibrillator to Nantwich

Housebuilder to donate public defibrillator to Nantwich

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey wants to donate a public access defibrillator to Nantwich.

And the firm is appealing for help to find a home it in the town.

March 21, 2025
Warning over children vaping at schools in Cheshire East

Warning over children vaping at schools in Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Children vaping at schools in Cheshire East are not just using nicotine but other substances as well, the director of education has said.

Claire Williamson told Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board that vaping was becoming a real concern for headteachers in the borough.

March 20, 2025
Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 19, 2025
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre forges new partnership with police

Nantwich Youth and Community Centre forges new partnership with police

A new partnership between Nantwich Youth and Community Centre and local police officers aims to build trust between young people and law enforcement, organisers say.

It’s hoped the partnership will provide youngsters with a chance to engage with police in a “positive and constructive manner” and break down barriers.

March 19, 2025