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Nantwich headteacher receives memorable send off

Nantwich headteacher receives memorable send off

Headteacher Gill Price was given a memorable send off from Weaver Primary School in Nantwich after 19 years at the helm.

After being whisked off first thing in an open top sports car for ‘a coffee’ by a colleague, she returned to cheering children lining Western Avenue.

April 6, 2025
Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich evacuated after fire

Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich evacuated after fire

Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich was evacuated today after a fire broke out to the rear of the store.

A witness said it’s believed the fire broke out in the bakery area of the store.

April 5, 2025
Hay bale blaze tackled by fire crews near Nantwich

Hay bale blaze tackled by fire crews near Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze involving hay bales off Hearns Lane in Chorley, near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 1.30pm yesterday (April 4).

April 5, 2025
Councillors’ anger as CEC refuses to reveal car park income

Councillors’ anger as CEC refuses to reveal car park income

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is refusing to discuss in public how much it spends on individual car parks and how much income it receives from them.

The council, which says it is ‘open and fair’ in its corporate plan, was asked by two members of its own highways and transport committee for a breakdown on the car parks.

April 5, 2025
Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success

Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success

Children and staff at Wybunbury Delves CE Primary are celebrating after receiving an inspection which called the school a “beacon of light”.

The school underwent a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).

April 4, 2025
Car flips onto side closing busy Nantwich road

Car flips onto side closing busy Nantwich road

A vehicle crashed and flipped onto its side closing a busy road in Nantwich today.

The incident happened on Barony Road close to the junction with Vauxhall Road.

April 4, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival 2025 secured after car park talks end

Nantwich Food Festival 2025 secured after car park talks end

Nantwich Food Festival is to fund the use of town centre car parks to house the food courts for this year’s event, organisers have confirmed.

The use of the Love Lane and Bowling Green car parks is an essential feature of the three-day festival, as they host the marquees and performance areas.

April 4, 2025
Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze which had become out of control in Nantwich last night (April 3).

The incident happened at a property on Middlewich Road at around 8.15pm.

April 4, 2025
Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two dedicated runners in Nantwich are to take on the challenge of a lifetime for charity.

Caroline Johnson and Rob Keithley are gearing up for the 2025 TCS London Marathon in aid of two causes close to their hearts.

April 3, 2025
Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has secured funding to expand its nursery provision.

The village school is one of 300 across the UK to be approved for the school-based nursery capital grant 2024-2025.

April 3, 2025
Gemma Summerfield - soprano - pic by ©Scott Cadenhead

Willaston singer makes stunning debut at Royal Opera House

A singer from Willaston near Nantwich has made her stunning debut in one of the lead roles at a Royal Ballet and Opera House performance.

Gemma Summerfield played the part of Liu in the popular opera Turandot last night (April 1) at the famous London venue.

April 2, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley home appeal for stray cat found eating plastic

RSPCA Stapeley home appeal for stray cat found eating plastic

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley in Nantwich have launched a rehoming appeal for a cat who was so hungry she was found trying to eat plastic.

Long-haired Sandy was brought into the charity’s Stapeley Grange Cattery in December by a concerned member of the public who had seen her straying and struggling to survive.

April 2, 2025
Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 29 holiday lodges at a marina site near Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited wants to change the use of agricultural land so the lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site, which is on the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

April 1, 2025