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Historic Nantwich residents anger as bright yellow vape shop opens

Historic Nantwich residents anger as bright yellow vape shop opens

Angry residents have hit out at the “gawdy” bright yellow frontage of a new Nantwich vape shop.

Friendly Mart, opposite The Crown Hotel on High Street, has been slated for its paint job – a ‘top to toe’ neon yellow which can’t be missed.

December 18, 2025
Christmas tributes grow at roadside memorial for Josh Stockton

Christmas tributes grow at roadside memorial for Josh Stockton

A growing display of Christmas tributes is bringing light and colour to the roadside memorial for motorcyclist Josh Stockton.

The 22-year-old died in September following a collision on Crewe Road in Willaston.

December 18, 2025
Wigan man charged with numerous offences after Nantwich incident

Wigan man charged with numerous offences after Nantwich incident

A man from Wigan has been charged with several offences following an incident in Nantwich.

Ben Birchall was arrested at around 11.30am on Friday December 12th in the Welsh Row area of Nantwich.

December 17, 2025
Nantwich personal trainer sets kettleball world record

Nantwich personal trainer sets kettleball world record

A personal trainer from Nantwich has landed a new world record for swinging a kettleball for a staggering 12 hours.

Max Jarrett pushed himself to the limit physically and mentally to raise money for his chosen charity, Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide.

December 17, 2025
Full plans submitted to CEC for new Leighton Hospital

Full plans submitted to CEC for new Leighton Hospital

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has formally submitted a planning application for a new Leighton Hospital on land next to the existing site.

The application, submitted to Cheshire East Council, includes a six-storey hospital plus rooftop plant, with ancillary buildings for a Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and new energy infrastructure.

December 16, 2025
Shropshire Union Canal section to be closed

Police appeal after woman injured in dog incident in Nantwich

A woman suffered a broken arm in an incident with a dog by the canal in Acton, Nantwich.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident on the canal towpath near to the marina bridge.

December 16, 2025
Westminster Abbey Royal honour for women’s charity champion

Westminster Abbey Royal honour for women’s charity champion

Women and girls charity founder Kate Blakemore from Wistaston has ended the year on a high as a guest of the Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey.

Mum-of-three Kate, founder of Her-Place Charitable Trust, joined guests including royals, celebrities and other local heroes who have helped their communities at stunning candle-lit carol service.

December 16, 2025
Flood Alert issued for River Weaver catchment including Nantwich

Flood Alert issued for River Weaver catchment including Nantwich

An official Flood Alert has been issued for the River Weaver catchment area including Nantwich after heavy rainfall yesterday.

The Environment Agency issued the alert at 11am today (December 16th) to cover the whole Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich.

December 16, 2025
Councillor calls for SEND funding review as Cheshire East misses out

Councillor calls for SEND funding review as Cheshire East misses out

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor has called for a review of the funding formula which sees Cheshire East allocated just a third of the amount some other councils receive for children with special needs.

Cllr Laura Crane, chair of Cheshire East’s children and families committee, is urging all councillors to lobby their MPs to ensure the funding formula is revisited as soon as possible.

December 16, 2025
Nantwich fuel station ditches Burger King in updated extension plan

Nantwich fuel station ditches Burger King in updated extension plan

Plans to open a Burger King fast food outlet at a Nantwich petrol station have been ditched, according to latest reports.

But Motor Fuel Group still plan to open a Greggs takeaway branch under amended proposals for its filling station at Morrisons supermarket on Pratchett’s Row.

December 16, 2025
Councillors back “motion” calling for police to shelve PCSO plans

Councillors back “motion” calling for police to shelve PCSO plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is urging the county’s Chief Constable to scrap plans which could see up to 70% of the county’s PCSOs axed.

All but one of the 69 councillors present at the latest full council backed a notice of motion from Wybunbury Cllr Janet Clowes and Cllr Julie Smith calling for plans to axe 60 of the 87 roles to be rescinded.

December 15, 2025
Serious crash closed A500 Shavington Bypass

Serious crash closed A500 Shavington Bypass

The busy A500 was temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into roadside signage.

Fire and police were called to the scene at around midday yesterday (December 14th) where the incident happened at the A500/A531 roundabout in Weston, Crewe.

December 15, 2025
Wingate Centre in Wrenbury wins “Beyond Inclusion Award”

Wingate Centre in Wrenbury wins “Beyond Inclusion Award”

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich has been named winner of the Beyond Inclusion Award at the Independent Gymnastics Association (IGA) Awards.

The centre had been shortlisted finalists in two categories at the awards held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

December 15, 2025