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Pathway made safer for Luncheon Club residents in Nantwich

Pathway made safer for Luncheon Club residents in Nantwich

A crumbling and “unsafe” pathway in Nantwich has been repaired after Luncheon Club members complained to councillors.

The path on Beam Street in Nantwich is the main route for elderly members of the club to get to the club at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 1, 2026
Cheshire East Council reaches 60% of carbon neutral target

Cheshire East Council reaches 60% of carbon neutral target

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East marked its last ever meeting of the environment and communities committee by revealed it has achieved 60% of its target to be carbon neutral by 2030.

But councillors warned it was important to keep the momentum going, especially during a backlash against climate change measures from some national politicians and media.

March 31, 2026
Military funeral held after death of Nantwich man in Royal Navy

Military funeral held after death of Nantwich man in Royal Navy

A military funeral has been held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for a local man who was serving in the Navy at the time of this death.

Tributes have been paid to Chief Petty Officer Gavin Hickie, who has died at the age of 47.

March 31, 2026
People cooling off in Nantwich outdoor pool

Nantwich’s famous outdoor pool to open from April 10th

Nantwich’s famous outdoor brine pool is to open on April 10th for the new 2026 season.

The facility – one of the only inland brine pools left in the UK – is a popular destination for many swimmers.

March 29, 2026
Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim

Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim

A Nantwich man has been jailed for more than five years after he drove a car at another man in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Andrew Paul Whalley, 34, was jailed for five years and four months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after he admitted section 18 – wounding with intent, affray and driving a motor vehicle dangerously.

March 27, 2026
Proposed access to site off Broad Lane (from planning meeting)

75-homes plan for Stapeley deferred for second time

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich housing application has been deferred for a second time for a traffic assessment – with a parish councillor warning “until there’s a fatality, nobody’s going to take us seriously”.

The proposal from Nightingale Land for up to 75 homes off Broad Lane was deferred earlier this month by the strategic planning board (SPB) for a traffic assessment to identify any cumulative impact.

March 27, 2026
Wrong size road sign for new Reaseheath A51 bypass?

Wrong size road sign for new Reaseheath A51 bypass?

It has been a Nantwich road project dogged with delays and problems.

Now it seems the latest setback to the new A51 Reaseheath bypass is the wrong size road sign!

March 27, 2026
Reaseheath research reveals rise in euthanasia rates for stray dogs

Reaseheath research reveals rise in euthanasia rates for stray dogs

The number of stray dogs being euthanised has tripled in three years, research by Reaseheath College in Nantwich and others has revealed.

The study looked at the number of dogs across the UK and the Republic of Ireland having to be euthanised in dog shelters.

March 27, 2026
Paralympic gold medallist Andy Small enjoying the paper

Wingate Centre in Wrenbury unveils new Vice Presidents

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich has appointed two new Vice Presidents, including Nantwich paralympic champion Andy Small.

Andy (pictured) is joined by Gyles Brandreth, TV celebrity and former MP.

March 26, 2026
Nantwich home care boss contributes to Casey Commission

Nantwich home care boss contributes to Casey Commission

The owner of a Nantwich home care company has contributed to the national conversation shaping the Casey Commission’s review of adult social care.

Ben Selby, who runs Right at Home South Cheshire, was involved in a cross-county meeting with Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire, and other providers.

March 26, 2026
Nantwich couple’s three decades of being “mum and dad” to 60 children!

Nantwich couple’s three decades of being “mum and dad” to 60 children!

A Nantwich couple are celebrating three decades of being ‘mum and dad’ to 60 children – and the family is getting bigger by the day!

Over the years, Graham and Kerry Christopher have opened their home – and their hearts – to scores of foster children in need of care, guidance and the occasional reminder to tidy their room.

March 26, 2026
Batherton Lane housing Nightingale Land plans

Nantwich councillors air concerns over housing plans in Stapeley

Ward councillors in Nantwich have spoken out over fears of multiple housing development bids for the Stapeley area.

Cllrs Geoff Smith and John Priest were at Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board today (March 25th) regarding a planning application for 75 homes off Broad Lane.

March 25, 2026
Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College launch merger consultation

Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College launch merger consultation

Two of Cheshire’s biggest further education colleges have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger.

The proposal would bring together Cheshire College – South & West, including its Crewe campus, and Macclesfield College.

March 25, 2026