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Missing man found in Wrenbury after police copter search

Missing man found in Wrenbury after police copter search

A man reported missing in the Wrenbury area has been found safe and well.

Cheshire Police scrambled their force helicopter and sent a number of patrol vehicles to help in the search at around 9.30pm last night (December 14th).

December 15, 2025
MP Connor Naismith slams “unacceptable” A51 Reaseheath bypass delay

MP Connor Naismith slams “unacceptable” A51 Reaseheath bypass delay

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has “demanded” an explanation for why the A51 Reaseheath bypass opening has been delayed yet again.

We revealed earlier this week how the long-awaited route may now not be open until at least June 2026.

December 13, 2025
Christie accolade for cancer care at Leighton Hospital’s Macmillan Centre

Christie accolade for cancer care at Leighton Hospital’s Macmillan Centre

Leighton Hospital’s Macmillan Centre has been awarded the Christie Quality Mark to recognise the cancer care that patients receive.

The accreditation follows an unannounced inspection by three senior nurses in October, which included interviews with patients and staff.

December 12, 2025
New A51 Reaseheath bypass opening delayed again until June 2026

New A51 Reaseheath bypass opening delayed again until June 2026

The new Reaseheath bypass has again been delayed and will not be open until at least June 2026, it emerged today.

And those behind the construction, a consortium of Kingsbourne housing developers, laid the blame for the delay at the door of Cheshire East Council highways.

December 11, 2025
New “Youth Hub” for Nantwich as community groups team up

New “Youth Hub” for Nantwich as community groups team up

NAR Kollective and Nantwich Youth and Community Centre have formed a new partnership to launch a Youth Hub for young people aged 11–16 in Nantwich.

Both organisations have roles in the local community and the partnership brings together their experience in youth provision, sport and education.

December 11, 2025
Changes to bin collections announced for over festive period

Changes to bin collections announced for over festive period

Crewe and Nantwich residents are being encouraged to check the council’s website for changes to their bin collection schedule during the festive period.

There will be no black or silver bin collections on any of the Bank Holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day.

December 11, 2025
29 wanted offenders arrested in Cheshire during week of action

29 wanted offenders arrested in Cheshire during week of action

Cheshire Police arrested 29 people during a week-long operation to target criminals who were “actively evading law enforcement”.

Operation Untolerated was led by officers and staff from across the force’s specialist units to hunt down wanted offenders throughout the county to bring offenders to justice.

December 10, 2025
David Wilson Homes North West has made a £1,500 donation to The Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust to support its efforts to repair and restore St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

Nantwich St Mary’s Church restoration fund boosted with £1,500 donation

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has received a £1,500 donation towards its restoration works.

The contribution to The Nantwich Parish Church Preservation Appeal Trust will support its efforts to repair and restore the church.

December 10, 2025
Plans unveiled for 500 new homes and school on land near Shavington

Plans unveiled for 500 new homes and school on land near Shavington

A housing developer has unveiled plans to build 500 new homes on land off Gresty Lane, near the Crewe Alexandra Community Soccer Centre in Shavington.

IM Land says it is seeking views on a vision to create new homes and a new primary school on the site.

December 10, 2025
Councillors call for ban on mobile phones in Cheshire East schools

Councillors call for ban on mobile phones in Cheshire East schools

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two Cheshire East councillors are calling for a ban on mobile phones in all the authority’s maintained schools.

Independent councillors David Jefferay (Wilmslow) and Emma Gilman (Macclesfield) will be presenting a motion to full council today (December 10th) calling for the authority to back a phone-free environment throughout the school day.

December 10, 2025
Fire crews tackle car blaze in Doddington near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle car blaze in Doddington near Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a vehicle blaze which broke out on a lane off the A51 London Road near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 6.30pm last night (December 8th) on Mill Lane in Doddington.

December 9, 2025
Cheshire East chief executive “unwell” and senior director quits

Cheshire East chief executive “unwell” and senior director quits

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council finds itself in turmoil again at the top level with the chief executive off work “currently unwell” and a senior director resigning “by mutual agreement” with immediate effect.

A spokesperson for the council told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “Rob Polkinghorne, chief executive of Cheshire East Council, is currently unwell and is not in work.

December 9, 2025
Remarkable Nantwich resident to celebrate her 102nd birthday!

Remarkable Nantwich resident to celebrate her 102nd birthday!

A Nantwich care home resident is set to reach a remarkable milestone and celebrate her 102nd birthday!

Joan Southern is resident of Brookfield House, off Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich.

December 9, 2025