Trust launches live A&E waiting times at Leighton Hospital
Residents can now access the live A&E waiting times at Leighton Hospital online.
The times are now being featured on the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust website.
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Libraries face new “tier” system amid more Cheshire East cost-cutting
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Richer residents should consider putting their hands in their pockets to help fund Cheshire East’s libraries, one councillor has claimed.
Cllr Mary Brooks (Macclesfield, Lab) was speaking as the environment and communities committee as it approved a new libraries strategy which means some will see opening hours reduced.
Premium dining chains eye Churche’s Mansion for £1.85 million
Top premium restaurant chains are eyeing one of Nantwich’s most iconic buildings, Churche’s Mansion.
The historic grade 1 listed building, one of the oldest in the town dating back more than 400 years, is currently up for sale at £1.85 million.
Three-weekly bin collections to go ahead in Cheshire East
Three-weekly black bin collections will be introduced across Cheshire East from April 2026 – despite heavy opposition from residents and some councillors.
The environment and communities committee voted narrowly by seven to six yesterday (Wednesday) to change to a three-weekly collection, with one councillor saying “the fact is we can’t afford to not do this”.
Mornflake backs South Cheshire domestic abuse charity appeal
A South Cheshire charity supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse has received a cash boost as it braces for a seasonal surge in cases.
MyCWA, known as Cheshire Without Abuse, has launched a Christmas appeal which it hopes will raise money to support adult and child victims.
Crewe & Nantwich MP joins others on rail plan and HS2 talks
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has met with MPs across Cheshire and Staffordshire to discuss rail development and projects that could benefit the counties.
The meeting was hosted by Sarah Edwards MP and included representatives from Northern Powerhouse Partnership, West Midlands Combined Authority, HS2 Ltd, High Speed Rail Group, West Coast Partnership Development and Avanti West Coast.
Nantwich man’s driving missions to help Ukraine families
A Nantwich man is looking for support to help with his missions taking aid to families in war-torn Ukraine.
Carl Oakes has joined a number of charities as a driver taking vehicles over to the European country where millions have left their homes since the Russian invasion.
New Nantwich youth club key in tackling “generation isolation” says report
The new Nantwich Youth and Community Centre is key for the community in tackling “generation isolation”, a new report shows.
The NYCC was officially opened on Birchin Lane in Nantwich earlier this month, marking 18 months of hard work by the community.
Hospital trust earns Government honour for its support of Armed Forces
The trust running Leighton Hospital has received a top national honour for its work supporting serving and former members of the Armed Forces.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust claimed a prestigious Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence “Employer Recognition Scheme”.
Three Wrens Gin raises more than £2,000 for St Luke’s Hospice
Three Wrens Gin in Nantwich is the toast of St Luke’s Hospice after raising more than £2,000 through sales of their limited edition, Pepper Street Gin!
The company, which opened a new bar The Next on Pepper Street earlier this year, donated £5 from each bottle sold.
18 new homes on country estate near Nantwich set for go ahead
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An 18-home development looks set to be approved on land at a country estate near Nantwich which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings over the next decade.
Outline permission for a 112-home scheme on 12 sites at Doddington Estate, off the A51 at Bridgemere, was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.
Campaigners blast plastic toy traders at Nantwich Christmas event
Nantwich environmental campaigners have called for action after claiming the town’s Christmas lights switch-on was hijacked by “rogue traders” selling poor quality plastic toys to kids.
Social media was flooded with complaints after Friday’s event with examples of “rip-off” prices for “poor” quality plastic products.
RSPCA Stapeley Grange running out of space for hedgehogs
RSPCA staff in Nantwich are experiencing their busiest hedgehog season nationwide for three years, with intake numbers already higher than the whole of 2023.
Nationally, by mid-November well over 2,000 had been taken in this year by the charity’s four wildlife centres.
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