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Engineers to close canal towpath in Nantwich amid structure concerns

Engineers to close canal towpath in Nantwich amid structure concerns

By Jonathan White
A section of Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich is to be temporarily closed to walkers to allow for structural investigations.

The towpath will be closed and moorings suspended along the affected section for up to six weeks, the Canal & River Trust notice says.

April 22, 2025
Reaseheath College help Multiply project add up to success

Reaseheath College help Multiply project add up to success

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has helped ensure the Multiply project in Cheshire East has added up to a success.

The Government-funded initiative has helped hundreds of adults improve numeracy skills.

April 21, 2025
Nantwich runners donate vital equipment to animal charities

Nantwich runners donate vital equipment to animal charities

Big-hearted running club members in Nantwich took the lead when they fundraised for two local animal charities.

They collected items for RSPCA Stapeley Cattery and Pawprints to Freedom and dropped off so much stuff if filled two cars.

April 21, 2025
Wingate Centre receives £1,500 donation from housebuilder

Wingate Centre receives £1,500 donation from housebuilder

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury has received a £1,500 donation from housebuilder Barratt Homes.

The centre provides leisure facilities for children and adults with special education needs and disabilities.

April 19, 2025
Nantwich businessman tackles London Marathon in dad’s memory

Nantwich businessman tackles London Marathon in dad’s memory

A Nantwich businessman is lacing up his running shoes and taking on the challenge of the London Marathon in memory of his late father.

Mitch Cadd, 52, aims to raise vital funds for Blood Cancer UK, the leading blood cancer charity.

April 18, 2025
Nantwich Luncheon Club teams up with Wishing Well charity

Nantwich Luncheon Club teams up with Wishing Well charity

The Nantwich Luncheon Club teamed up with the Wishing Well charity to provide members with an Easter surprise!

The club, which is a hub for those aged over 60, saw nearly 40 guests gathered at Nantwich Civic Hall for a heartwarming lunch filled with food, friendship, and fun.

April 18, 2025
Cheshire East appoints new executive director of children’s services

Cheshire East appoints new executive director of children’s services

Cheshire East Council has appointed a new executive director of children’s services.

Dawn Godfrey, who was previously strategic director children and families at Rutland County Council, will take up the role as permanent executive director of children’s services.

April 17, 2025
Police seek witnesses after van and motorcyclist collide near Nantwich

Police seek witnesses after van and motorcyclist collide near Nantwich

A van driver failed to stop after colliding with a motorcyclist on a busy road near Nantwich.

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses and possible footage of the incident on the A51 London Road in Walgherton.

April 17, 2025
Government approves funding for state-of-the-art Leighton Hospital

Government approves funding for state-of-the-art Leighton Hospital

Patients in Crewe and Nantwich are to benefit from a new state-of-the-art hospital after the Department of Health and Social Care rubber-stamped hundreds of millions of pounds of funding to redevelop Leighton Hospital.

Health Minister Karin Smyth has confirmed funding available for schemes in the first wave of the New Hospital Programme, including Leighton Hospital.

April 16, 2025
99% of Cheshire East parents secure preferred primary school place

99% of Cheshire East parents secure preferred primary school place

Up to 99% of parents across Nantwich and rest of Cheshire East have secured their preferred primary school place for their child.

The figures emerged on national primary school offer day today (April 16).

April 16, 2025
Aerial view of Love Lane car park activities in foreground and St Marys Church

Nantwich businessman secures Food Festival future for next three years

A Nantwich resident and businessman has helped secure the future of the town’s Food Festival after reading about the car park situation on Nantwich News.

James Litchfield, managing director of LCM Family, has agreed to sponsor the use of the Cheshire East Council car parks for the next three years.

April 16, 2025
Nantwich brothers set to drive 1,000 miles in tiny 1948 bus for charity

Nantwich brothers set to drive 1,000 miles in tiny 1948 bus for charity

By Jonathan White
Three Nantwich brothers are set to journey 1,000 miles in a tiny vintage bus to raise money for charities.

Will, Andrew and James Emerton will travel from Land’s End to John o’ Groats journey to mark centenary of their family firm Emerton Roofing.

April 15, 2025
Concerns raised as long Covid hubs axed in Cheshire

Concerns raised as long Covid hubs axed in Cheshire

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
Concerns have been raised over a decision to axe specialised long Covid ‘hubs’ in Cheshire.

The hubs were set up in the aftermath of the pandemic to help those suffering from after-effects of Covid-19 such as breathlessness, poor sleep, fatigue, a cough, or anxiety and low mood.

April 15, 2025