Residents have launched a bid to have new roads in Nantwich named after D-Day veterans in the town.
Local campaigners want veterans like Frank Tew, pictured, to be honoured and remembered with a permanent road naming.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The closure of Cheshire East’s school meals service is causing “real distress” to some headteachers and one small school faces losing a full-time staff member.
The council’s children and families committee voted last month to close its loss-making school meals service next April, saying it could no longer afford to subsidise it to the tune of approximately £515,000.
Nominations for the 2024 Nantwich Food Awards categories are now open.
The awards give the public a chance to nominate and vote for their favourite eateries, bars and producers that demonstrate the range of food and drink offered in Nantwich and surrounding area.
A new memorial bench to honour Nantwich metal man Michael “Flash” Meakin is close to being completed and unveiled.
Nantwich Town Council said today that a local company is manufacturing the bench in Flash’s name.
An 18-year-old driver is fighting for her life after a serious collision on the A51 at Reaseheath near Nantwich.
And a second driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following the incident yesterday (Sunday June 2).
A Willaston couple have written an open letter to Party leaders ahead of the General Election, calling on them to commit to preventing sudden heart deaths in young people.
Alison and Robert Howells lost their 22-year-old daughter Ceri from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) 10 years ago.
Three people have been seriously injured in a road accident in Nantwich earlier today.
The two-vehicle accident happened shortly after 2pm on the A51 near Reaseheath, Nantwich.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for two large employment developments near Crewe which could create 2,900 jobs despite claims “grey sheds” will be a “blot on the landscape”.
Muse Developments was granted full planning permission for three large units for light industrial or warehousing and distribution on land at Basford East, near the A500.
Three men from London have been arrested in Nantwich following an early hours traffic stop, police said.
The incident happened around 2am yesterday (May 31) when police patrols stopped a van acting suspiciously in the Nantwich area.
Winners from nine Nantwich primary schools have been honoured with awards in the Rotary Art & Handwriting Competition.
The youngsters gathered to collect their accolades from Nantwich Rotary Club President Elect Rod Stokes and Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Stuart Bostock.
A key Sunday bus service connecting Nantwich, Willaston and Crewe is being axed from July.
The loss of the D&G service means the 84 corridor will only have a service every 90 minutes on Sunday with Stagecoach.
A man cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity “Dogs for Good” stopped off in Nantwich this week, where he met a fellow volunteer.
Graham Walker began his 1,080-mile journey last week to raise money for the charity which helps people with disabilities through the power of expertly trained dogs.
Nantwich residents have been getting in a flap this week as a stray Peacock has been seen roaming around the town.
And the colourful creature is quickly gaining fame – even having his own Facebook Page launched!
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