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Housing developer hits back at councillors over Nantwich plan deferral

The applicant behind a 75-home scheme deferred for a cumulative transport survey amid safety concerns has taken legal advice and refused to provide any further highways assessments saying it is not justified or necessary, writes Belinda Ryan.

Cheshire East planners had recommended councillors approve the outline application from Nightingale Land for up to 75 homes off Broad Lane at Nantwich, which also includes bulldozing a bungalow to create an access for the site.

March 18, 2026 —

Remarkable Jean, 95, defies odds at Nantwich fitness group

A 95-year-old has defied her age and the odds to become a member of a fitness group in Nantwich.

Jean Boyns, from Audlem, first joined One You Cheshire East’s Stand Strong programme at the incredible age of 93 after breaking her hip.

March 18, 2026 —

£4,000 scholarship launched by Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Ambitious young professionals working in Cheshire’s land-based industries can apply for a £4,000 travel scholarship designed to fast-track careers and boost the county’s rural economy.

The John Platt Travel Scholarship, created by Reaseheath College and University Centre and the Cheshire Agricultural Society, supports people aged 18 to 35 who work in agriculture or a related land-based industry and want to build their skills through international travel.

March 18, 2026 —

RSPCA Stapeley Grange appeal to give cat Marmite new home

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are all of the same opinion – this friendly feline named Marmite deserves a new home!

But the 13-year-old cat has been in the care of RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery has been in the charity’s care for 79 days.

March 17, 2026 —

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner to stand as new authority Mayor

Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has been selected as Labour’s candidate in the battle to become the first mayor of Cheshire and Warrington.

Three local councils – Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and Warrington – all recently backed the creation of a new combined authority.

March 16, 2026 —

Report due on Baddington Bridge works on A530 in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council are due to complete a report this month into how the closure of Baddington Bridge to heavy vehicles is to be resolved.

The council imposed a 7.5 tonne weight limit on the A530 bridge on the outskirts of Nantwich back in September.

March 16, 2026 —

Nantwich Police make 18 arrests over busy weekend

Police in Nantwich and Crewe made 18 arrests over a busy weekend for various crimes including those suspected of theft, drug driving, child neglect and assault.

On Friday, a 55-year-old man from Shavington was arrested on suspicion of a domestic related theft.

March 16, 2026 —

Head of School announced for new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Sally Burns has been appointed as the founding Head of School at the new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich.

The new primary school is currently being built in Nantwich and is due to open in September 2026.

March 16, 2026 —

Residents evacuated as fire crews battle building blaze in Nantwich

Residents were evacuated as fire crews battled a serious fire in Nantwich amid fears it could spread to neighbouring properties.

The incident happened on Blagg Avenue at around 1am earlier today (March 14th).

March 14, 2026 —

Police search for missing vulnerable woman near Nantwich

Police are searching for an elderly woman who has gone missing in Bridgemere area of Nantwich.

Officers were called out earlier today (March 14th) after receiving reports about the welfare of a woman who was seen in a distressed state.

March 14, 2026 —

Man charged after £10,000 of cigarettes stolen in Audlem and other towns

A man has been charged in connection with the theft of more than £10,000 of cigarettes from various shops across South Cheshire, including in Audlem.

Michael Mongan, 26, from Heather Road, Birmingham appeared at Chester Magistrates on Wednesday March 11th to face six charges of theft from a shop.

March 13, 2026 —

New Leighton Hospital project appoints build partners

Bosses behind the new Leighton Hospital project have appointed 10 industry construction partners to the Hospital 2.0 Alliance (H2A).

The New Hospital Programme says it marks a “significant milestone” in delivering the largest hospital building programme in a generation, including the new Leighton in Crewe.

March 13, 2026 —

Nantwich humanitarian honoured with Global Peace Award

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich humanitarian has been recognised on the world stage for a second time after receiving another accolade from the United Nations Global Peace Council.

Dr Parveen Smith, 55, was presented with the United Nations Global Peace Council New York Award 2026 as Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate of the Year at a glittering ceremony at the Martinique Hotel in New York.

March 12, 2026 —

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Housing developer hits back at councillors over Nantwich plan deferral

Remarkable Jean, 95, defies odds at Nantwich fitness group

£4,000 scholarship launched by Reaseheath College in Nantwich

RSPCA Stapeley Grange appeal to give cat Marmite new home

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner to stand as new authority Mayor

Report due on Baddington Bridge works on A530 in Nantwich

Nantwich Police make 18 arrests over busy weekend

Head of School announced for new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Residents evacuated as fire crews battle building blaze in Nantwich

Police search for missing vulnerable woman near Nantwich

Man charged after £10,000 of cigarettes stolen in Audlem and other towns

New Leighton Hospital project appoints build partners

Nantwich humanitarian honoured with Global Peace Award

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