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New Crewe police station costs double to £16.5 million

New Crewe police station costs double to £16.5 million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The cost of Crewe’s new police station near Shavington has rocketed from £8.5 million in 2022 to £16.5 million – and part of that is due to the derailed HS2 project.

Cllr Keith Millar asked police commissioner Dan Price for an update on the new police hub to be built in Basford, during a Cheshire’s police and crime panel meeting.

February 7, 2026
Police tax hike of 6.7% will save 30 PCSOs, plans reveal

Police tax hike of 6.7% will save 30 PCSOs, plans reveal

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a 6.7% hike in the police precept were signed off today – but 30 of the 60 PCSOs in Cheshire facing redundancy will still lose their jobs.

The annual rise for the police element of the council tax (precept) for a band D property is usually capped at £15.

February 6, 2026
New homes at Maylands Nantwich set to be approved

New homes at Maylands Nantwich set to be approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors agreed they are “minded to approve” plans for two homes at Nantwich – although the decision will be made by a planning inspector because the applicant appealed against non-determination.

Andy Lawton applied for permission in principle (PIP) for two dwellings on land to the east of Maylands at Stapeley.

February 6, 2026
Two-car A500 crash closes road for 12 hours

Two-car A500 crash closes road for 12 hours

A two-vehicle smash on the A500 between Shavington Bypass and the M6 has closed the road for 12 hours.

Police say there were no serious injuries from the accident on the single carriageway stretch between Meremoor roundabout and junction 16.

February 6, 2026
Robert Parton at Baddington Bridge

Chamber chiefs hit out at Baddington Bridge ‘deadlock’

Chamber of Commerce bosses are backing businesses calling for urgent action to end the traffic misery caused by a lorry ban on Baddington Bridge near Nantwich.

A ‘temporary’ 7.5 tonne structural weight limit was implemented on the bridge on the A530 Whitchurch Road in September last year after inspections found it was no longer safe for vehicles above that weight.

February 5, 2026
M&S to close coffee shop in Nantwich store

M&S to close coffee shop in Nantwich store

M&S have confirmed they are to close their coffee shop in the Nantwich store on Beam Street.

The company said the decision was made to free up more space to offer a wider range of food.

February 5, 2026
Plans submitted for new Co-op food store on Kingsbourne in Nantwich

Plans submitted for new Co-op food store on Kingsbourne in Nantwich

Plans to build and open a new Co-op food store on the Kingsbourne estate in Nantwich have been submitted.

An application from LSP Developments shows plans for a Co-op and a second retail unit on land to the east of the new primary school being built off Reaseheath Way.

February 4, 2026
Cheshire East launches “Parking Saver” for motorists

Cheshire East launches “Parking Saver” for motorists

A “Parking Saver” discount permit scheme is being offered by Cheshire East Council designed to provide residents with cheaper parking.

The “Parking Saver” permits allow unlimited parking on participating Cheshire East Council car parks from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.

February 3, 2026
Pensioner missing from Leighton Hospital found after six-week search

Pensioner missing from Leighton Hospital found after six-week search

A pensioner who vanished after leaving Leighton Hospital and went missing for more than six weeks, has been found.

Police confirmed today that Clive Galley, aged 67, has been “safely located” after disappearing on December 19th.

February 3, 2026
50 wanted criminals arrested in Cheshire Police Operation Crossbow

50 wanted criminals arrested in Cheshire Police Operation Crossbow

Fifty wanted criminals who have evaded justice were arrested during Cheshire Police’s day-long Operation Crossbow.

More than 100 officers from multiple departments gathered at Cheshire Police Headquarters in Winsford to take part in the operation yesterday (February 2nd).

February 3, 2026
First snowdrops signal start of spring in South Cheshire

First snowdrops signal start of spring in South Cheshire

The first signs of spring are showing across South Cheshire as snowdrops push through the ground despite recent weeks of rain, wind and even the odd flurry of snow.

These images by local photographer Jonathan White show the first flowers of the year – delicate white blooms which have started to appear in Wistaston, Willaston, Nantwich and Acton.

February 3, 2026
Massive CO2 pipeline could pass through South Cheshire, plans show

Massive CO2 pipeline could pass through South Cheshire, plans show

By Eddie Bisknell, local democracy reporter
Plans have emerged to build a colossal 121-mile underground CO2 pipeline from the Peak District to the Irish Sea, running through Cheshire close to Nantwich.

The Peak Cluster Pipeline is the brainchild of the Derbyshire quarrying and cement firms which lead the UK’s production of vital building materials – but as a bi-product also produce many tonnes of carbon emissions.

February 2, 2026
Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic rings

Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic rings

Nantwich Museum has launched a new fundraising campaign to buy gold Medieval and Post-Medieval rings.

The Medieval Gold and Turquoise Ring was discovered by members of the Crewe and Nantwich Metal Detecting Society near the mere in the grounds of Combermere Abbey.

February 1, 2026