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Crewe & Nantwich MP urges Chancellor over new rail line

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has written to the Chancellor and Transport Secretary to lobby for Crewe to be a key stop on any proposed new rail line.

The letter forms part of Mr Naismith’s “#ConnectCrewe” campaign, which aims to highlight its role in the UK’s transport infrastructure and economic impact of including the town in plans for an HS2 replacement line.

October 16, 2024
Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Detectives probing the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have today released CCTV images in their latest appeal for information.

The CCTV images show two people the police would like to speak to.

October 15, 2024
Sustainability Nantwich to host Gangplank event

Sustainability Nantwich to host Gangplank event

Eco-champions Sustainability Nantwich will host a presentation award-winner Gangplank at an event this week.

The Nantwich canal boat-based spirits and preserves maker, which puts nature and the environment at the heart of everything they do, won the sustainability award at Nantwich Food Festival.

October 15, 2024
A534 closed after serious two-car crash in Burland

A534 closed after serious two-car crash in Burland

Two drivers were injured in a two-car crash on the A534 in Burland, Nantwich, earlier today.

The incident happened on Wrexham Road close to the junction with Fisher’s Lane at around 7am.

October 15, 2024
Popular Nantwich pub The Leopard to have premises licence reviewed

Popular Nantwich pub The Leopard to have premises licence reviewed

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Popular Nantwich pub The Leopard is to have its premises licence reviewed following noise complaints about a covered external dining and drinking area.

Cheshire East’s licensing sub-committee will meet next week to hear complaints from residents regarding noise from the Hunter’s Hideout at The Leopard on London Road.

October 14, 2024
Cheshire East Council refuses talk on winter fuel pensioners

Cheshire East Council refuses talk on winter fuel pensioners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is refusing to discuss measures to help vulnerable pensioners stripped of their winter fuel allowance when the full council meets next week.

The Conservatives tabled a notice of motion (NoM) calling for the council’s political group leaders to write jointly to the government.

October 14, 2024
Nantwich Aqueduct

Town councillors call for immediate Nantwich Aqueduct repairs

Nantwich Town councillors have called on the Canal & River Trust to make urgent repairs to Nantwich Aqueduct.

The 200-year-old structure – designed by Thomas Telford – was badly damaged when a heavy farm vehicle crashed into it in 2021.

October 13, 2024
Mayor Cllr Steph Wedgwood at food festival launch

Former Mayor resigns as Nantwich town councillor

The former Mayor of Nantwich has resigned as a councillor with immediate effect.

Stephanie Wedgwood was Mayor of the town in the year 2023-24.

October 13, 2024
Fire crews tackle huge barn fire near Leighton Hospital

Fire crews tackle huge barn fire near Leighton Hospital

Fire crews are currently tackling a large barn fire in a field close to Leighton Hospital. The fire and smoke can be seen by motorists on the busy A530 Middlewich Road. Several people have posted images on local social media groups. It’s not clear how the fire started or whether livestock are endangered. Cheshire Fire Service say they were called[Read More…]

October 12, 2024
Winners of Nantwich Food Awards unveiled at Civic Hall ceremony

Winners of Nantwich Food Awards unveiled at Civic Hall ceremony

The winners of the Nantwich Food Awards were crowned at a glitzy ceremony revealed the outlets which have been shortlisted in the 2024 awards categories.

And it was The Leopard pub in Nantwich which had most to celebrate after scooping two major honours on the night at a packed Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 12, 2024
Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Dad’s plea on Brookfield Park in Nantwich sparks councillor clash

A Nantwich dad’s plea to improve play facilities on Brookfield Park sparked a clash among town councillors.

Phil Sweetman spoke to Nantwich Town Council about the need to improve the state of the park where he used to go with his six-year-old daughter.

October 11, 2024
South Cheshire dazzled by spectacular Northern Lights

South Cheshire dazzled by spectacular Northern Lights

Thousands of night watchers were treated to a dazzling display of the Northern Lights in South Cheshire last night.

Ona crisp, cold night, the illumination show was one of the clearest yet lighting up the autumn sky with hues of green, red and purple.

October 11, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival 2025 in doubt, councillors warned

Nantwich Food Festival 2025 in doubt, councillors warned

Nantwich Food Festival committee members warned tonight that next year’s festival may not go ahead.

It has emerged that a long term agreement with Cheshire East Council to use two main car parks in the town for free during the festival has come to an end.

October 10, 2024