Motorcyclist, 19, killed in road accident near Nantwich
A 19-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision near Nantwich last night (July 14).
The accident involved a motorbike and a lorry on the A51 London Road at Bridgemere.
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Nantwich Town Council U-turn on booking fees
Nantwich Town councillors have agreed to u-turn on a decision to charge as much as 20% booking fee for paid-for events in its venues.
It comes as one councillor labelled extra charges placed on ticket sales as “a racket”.
Leighton Hospital visit times extended for England Euros final
Leighton Hospital is extending its visiting hours today (July 14) so patients can watch England’s Euro 2024 final with family and friends.
Visiting times usually end at 7pm, but today will be increased until the end of the game against Spain.
Dispute over £750k funding for Nantwich rumbles on
Nantwich councillors have aired concerns over a long-running stalemate over how to spend £750,000 of funding in the town.
The Section 106 money comes from housing developers building the Kingsbourne estate in Nantwich.
Motorists warned of major A500 and A49 works in summer
Two major roads in and around Nantwich are undergoing large-scale works this summer, drivers have been warned.
All nine miles of the A500 Shavington bypass between Cheerbrook and Meremoor Moss roundabouts will receive surface dressing treatment, starting on July 17.
Kittens rescued from shed nursed by RSPCA Stapeley Grange
A litter of “pirate” kittens are being looked after by RSPCA team in Nantwich after they were rescued from a shed at just two weeks old.
The six kittens and their two-year-old mum, who was not microchipped and thought to be feral, were found in Crewe by a member of the public.
New maternity suite opens at Leighton Hospital
A new theatre suite has opened at Leighton Hospital as part of the hospital’s plan to modernise and improve maternity services.
The theatre will be used for elective surgeries, such as caesarean birth, and includes a 63m sq operating room with associated ancillary facilities.
Cash-strapped CEC bins off waste and recycling firm Ansa
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporters
Cash-strapped Cheshire East is binning off its waste and recycling company Ansa, saying it can deliver the service cheaper itself.
The council is also closing down Orbitas, its bereavement services company, citing the same reason.
Illegal encampment removed by police from Nantwich CC
Travellers were forcibly removed from Nantwich Cricket Club grounds by police after setting up a third unauthorised encampment in as many days in the area.
Police gave the travellers a Section 60C notice to leave the site by 10.30am this morning (July 12).
Nantwich councillors consider concrete chess tables for town
Nantwich councillors are keen on a plan to build and install concrete chess tables in the town.
The council was told last night (July 11) that the idea was mooted by a resident who contacted the authority.
Nantwich police step up fight against electric bike yobs
Nantwich Police say they are stepping up their fight to crackdown on anti-social youths using electric bikes.
Residents have reported a number of incidents of youths causing problems on the high-powered bikes in and around the town centre.
Could Nantwich Library be privatised under CEC plans?
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nantwich Library and others run by Cheshire East Council could be privatised in future, it has emerged.
The council is planning to consult on proposals which could see some of its libraries privatised and opening hours slashed.
Travellers set up encampment on Nantwich Cricket Club grounds
Travellers have set up a second encampment in Nantwich after moving onto land at Nantwich Cricket Club.
Club officials say they are now working with police to serve them notice to leave the Whitehouse Lane club.
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