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Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 29 holiday lodges at a marina site near Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited wants to change the use of agricultural land so the lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site, which is on the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

April 1, 2025
CEC extends agreement with domestic abuse charity MyCWA

CEC extends agreement with domestic abuse charity MyCWA

Cheshire East Council bosses have agreed to a 12-month extension to work with South Cheshire domestic abuse charity, MyCWA.

It comes after the charity raised concerns earlier this year over whether CEC it would be renewing its contract with them.

April 1, 2025
Nantwich paramedic raising awareness of chronic pregnancy condition

Nantwich paramedic raising awareness of chronic pregnancy condition

A paramedic from Nantwich is campaigning to raise awareness of a chronic condition making pregnancy a misery for many women.

Mum-of-two Hollie Douglas, 30, wants more people to know about Hypermesis Gravidarium (HG), an acute form of morning sickness affecting one to three expectant mothers in 100.

April 1, 2025
Crewe & Nantwich MP hits back at election expense claim

Crewe & Nantwich MP hits back at election expense claim

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has hit back at claims he is one of more than 20 Labour MPs who should be investigated over an election expense.

The Electoral Commission has been sent a list of Labour MPs in relation to the use of Labour’s national “Change” battlebus during the 2024 General Election campaign.

April 1, 2025
Nantwich swimmer takes on English Channel challenge for charity

Nantwich swimmer takes on English Channel challenge for charity

By Jonathan White.
A dedicated swimmer from Nantwich is making waves in his latest challenge to support a local charity.

Ethan Carroll, 22, is pushing himself to swim the equivalent distance of the English Channel during his training sessions at Crewe’s Seahorse Swimming Club.

March 31, 2025
Nantwich artist shortlisted for Royal Academy summer show

Nantwich artist shortlisted for Royal Academy summer show

A Nantwich artist has been shortlisted for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Show in London.

And it will be the second consecutive year that Barbara Barlow has made it through to the show.

March 29, 2025
Nantwich couple help rehome more than 500 dogs in Bulgaria

Nantwich couple help rehome more than 500 dogs in Bulgaria

A Nantwich couple who moved to Bulgaria to run a dog rescue shelter, have now re-homed more than 500 badly treated pooches.

Clair Steele and her partner Neil were so moved by the plight of dogs over there they made a life-changing decision.

March 29, 2025
Cheshire Police warning amid courier fraud incidents

Cheshire Police warning amid courier fraud incidents

Officers are urging Crewe and Nantwich residents to remain vigilant following a number of reports of courier frauds.

Cheshire Police say they received three reports of courier fraud today (March 28) where victims have been contacted by fraudsters posing as officers.

March 28, 2025
Canal & River Trust launches new guide featuring Cheshire attractions

Canal & River Trust launches new guide featuring Cheshire attractions

The Canal & River Trust has unveiled a new free guide to “Places to Visit in the North West” including several in South Cheshire.

It has maps, information about visitor facilities and free activities, and ways to get the most out of visiting the region’s canals and rivers.

March 28, 2025
Police warn of heavy presence ahead of Crewe Alex v Port Vale

Police warn of heavy presence ahead of Crewe Alex v Port Vale

Police have been given extra powers to deal with disorder ahead of the Crewe Alexandra v Port Vale football match tomorrow (March 29).

Officers in Crewe say increased powers will help them keep football fans from both sides “safe” before the game begins to the final whistle and getting home.

March 28, 2025
CEC to extend car parking charges to 10pm from May

CEC to extend car parking charges to 10pm from May

Motorists in Nantwich and Crewe face paying for car parking until 10pm on Cheshire East Council car parks from May.

And they will also have to pay to park on Sundays when it is currently free.

March 28, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

A Wistaston man who made sexualised phone calls to women as they worked has been jailed.

Alastair McMullan, of Bridge Close, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court to be sentenced after admitting to three counts of harassment without violence, stalking, and sending offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages.

March 27, 2025
Cheshire Fire Service donates kit to support Ukrainian firefighters

Cheshire Fire Service donates kit to support Ukrainian firefighters

Cheshire firefighters have teamed up with others across the UK to deliver vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine.

A total of 30 fire and rescue vehicles, along with more than 15,000 pieces of essential equipment, are being donated by UK fire and rescue services in partnership with charity FIRE AID and the National Fire Chiefs Council.

March 27, 2025