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Nantwich Town Council backs memorial bench for tragic Jonty

Nantwich Town Council backs memorial bench for tragic Jonty

Town councillors have backed plans to place a memorial bench on Mill Island in memory of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

The idea was put forward by Cllr Kim Jamson who said she had discussed the project with the 16-year-old’s family.

January 10, 2025
“Vision for Nantwich” project ditched in favour of new car park

“Vision for Nantwich” project ditched in favour of new car park

Ambitious plans to turn a derelict piece of land next to River Weaver into a hotel, restaurants and apartments have been ditched in favour of a new car park.

Investors behind the “Vision for Nantwich” project had targeted the former derelict land off St Anne’s Lane for the initial scheme.

January 10, 2025
Councillors approve £17.6 million Govt funding for cash-strapped Cheshire East

Councillors approve £17.6 million Govt funding for cash-strapped Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have approved the use of the £17.6m Exceptional Financial Support from the Government – despite one fearing it may impoverish future generations with loans that won’t solve the situation.

January 9, 2025
New Year launch of Nantwich Environmental Taskforce

New Year launch of Nantwich Environmental Taskforce

A new taskforce has been launched in Nantwich with the aim of making the town greener.

Organisers say the Nantwich Environmental Taskforce (NET) has been launched to provide the “muscle power and passion to help make things happen”.

January 9, 2025
Visitors to Leighton Hospital urged to wear masks

Visitors to Leighton Hospital urged to wear masks

Visitors to Leighton Hospital are being urged to wear masks as the trust battle against rising cases of flu and other respiratory viruses.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust is reintroducing face masks in clinical areas of its hospitals from today (Thursday January 9).

January 9, 2025
More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire in December operation

More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire in December operation

Cheshire Police arrested 1,752 people – including more than 220 in Crewe & Nantwich – in their Christmas crackdown on criminals.

Arrests were made for offences including assault, drink or drug driving, theft and criminal damage.

January 8, 2025
Nantwich Market makes top 10 shortlist in national competition

Nantwich Market makes top 10 shortlist in national competition

Nantwich’s historic market has been shortlisted in the top 10 in the country in a national competition.

They will now compete for the UK title in the “Great British Market Awards” at a ceremony in Birmingham on January 30.

January 8, 2025
Residents air concerns over Wain Homes plans in Nantwich

Residents air concerns over Wain Homes plans in Nantwich

Nantwich residents have raised concerns at the tactics of a housing developer looking to build homes on fields off Broad Lane in Stapeley.

Householders along Broad Lane received a letter from Wain Homes outlining their plans and bid to purchase a property.

January 8, 2025
Cheshire Police warning after number of accidents on ice

Cheshire Police warning after number of accidents on ice

Police are warning drivers to take extra care on treacherous icy roads in South Cheshire today.

Temperatures plummeted overnight to -6, resulting in wet surfaces freezing into “ice rink” conditions in places.

January 8, 2025
Nantwich station volunteer shortlisted for national gong

Nantwich station volunteer shortlisted for national gong

A Nantwich woman who volunteers to help maintain the town’s railway station has ben shortlisted for an award.

Gina Haigh has been nominated in the “Outstanding Volunteer Contribution” category of the national Community Railway Awards.

January 7, 2025
Cheshire College unveils sensory space for students

Cheshire College unveils sensory space for students

Cheshire College has unveiled a new “Sensory Space” to support students on its Crewe campus.

The aims is to provide a haven for students with neuro-divergent conditions when they are feeling overwhelmed or needing a quiet space.

January 7, 2025
drone image of flooding along River Weaver

Three flood warnings for Nantwich after snow and rain

Three separate flood warnings for the River Weaver in Nantwich have been issued today by the Environment Agency.

These warnings are for Shrewbridge Lodge, Lakeside View, and Nantwich Riverside.

January 6, 2025
South Cheshire paedophile jailed for thousands of child abuse images

South Cheshire paedophile jailed for thousands of child abuse images

A prolific sex offender from South Cheshire who was found with thousands of child abuse images on his devices has been jailed for 10 years.

Police found extreme abuse images and videos when they raided Daniel Tunney’s home in Crewe.

January 6, 2025