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Morrisons submits Nantwich plan to demolish car wash

Morrisons submits Nantwich plan to demolish car wash

Morrisons in Nantwich is planning to demolish its car wash and extend the filling station building and install EV chargers.

The plans have been submitted to Cheshire East Council by the Motor Fuel Group, which operates the petrol forecourt.

July 1, 2024
Nantwich Clinic to launch new GP service in July

Nantwich Clinic to launch new GP service in July

The Nantwich Clinic is to launch a new private GP service in July.

It comes after the family-run business received CQC registration earlier this month, which they have been working towards for over 12 months.

June 29, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man who attempted to rob a shop in Crewe has been jailed for more than three years.

Callum Gibbs, of Rope Lane, Wistaston, was sentenced to three years and nine months for the offence at Chester Crown Court.

June 29, 2024
Nantwich Players win at Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024

Nantwich Players win at Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024

Nantwich Players shone brightly at the Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards 2024 after securing numerous awards that celebrate their talent and dedication to theatre.

The amateur theatre group’s performances and productions were recognised across both youth and full-length play categories.

June 29, 2024
Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 61-year-old man by dangerous driving in Wistaston.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, entered the plea at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday (June 25).

June 28, 2024
Crewe man jailed for sex offences against girl

Crewe man jailed for sex offences against girl

A South Cheshire man who lied about his age online to groom a 15-year-old girl has been jailed.

Daniel Allcock (also known as Daniel Smith), from Crewe, has been sentenced to six years in prison, plus four years on extended licence.

June 28, 2024
Crewe and Nantwich students celebrate Cheshire College awards

Crewe and Nantwich students celebrate Cheshire College awards

Crewe and Nantwich students at Cheshire College – South & West attended an awards ceremony to celebrate their hard work, determination and talent.

Friends and family accompanied them and were greeted with drinks and canapés prepared by hospitality and catering students.

June 28, 2024
Nantwich families facing “top-up” care home fees from cash-strapped Cheshire East

Nantwich families facing “top-up” care home fees from cash-strapped Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More families of elderly people in costly care homes in Cheshire East will be asked to pay ‘top-up’ fees as the cash-strapped council struggles to balance its books.

And the authority’s executive director of adults, health and integration admitted she “couldn’t rule out” the prospect of having to move some residents who are in care homes above the council’s budget.

June 26, 2024
Historic Churche’s Mansion in Nantwich back up for sale

Historic Churche’s Mansion in Nantwich back up for sale

Historic Churche’s Mansion in Nantwich is back on the market after closing down as a restaurant earlier this year.

It’s on the market for offers over £1.5 million and Hidden Gems Cheshire are staging an event at the venue next week on behalf of the owners.

June 26, 2024
Reaseheath students hand over £20,000 from fundraising

Reaseheath students hand over £20,000 from fundraising

Big-hearted students and staff at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have handed over a whopping £20,000 to their chosen charity The British Heart Foundation.

The amount has been was raised by RAG (Raising and Giving) activities including a sky dive, a 34-mile  Sandstone Trail walk, a spooktacular Scarefest at Halloween and a campus chase team challenge.

June 25, 2024
Police officer from Nantwich guilty of assaults against woman

Police officer from Nantwich guilty of assaults against woman

former Detective Sergeant from Warwickshire Police has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman in Nantwich.

Paul Whitehurst appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to four counts of section 39 assault.

June 25, 2024
Three big housing schemes near Leighton Hospital set for approval

Three big housing schemes near Leighton Hospital set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Three planning applications for a total of 808 homes near Leighton Hospital have been recommended for approval.

Each scheme relates to parcels of land off Minshull New Road and Flowers Lane close to the hospital in Crewe.

June 25, 2024
Nantwich stages General Election hustings for eight candidates

Nantwich stages General Election hustings for eight candidates

By Jonathan White
A General Election hustings for Crewe & Nantwich constituency took place inside St Mary’s Church in Nantwich last night.

The traditional hustings was chaired by Paul Boniface, who welcomed the audience and  introduced the candidates by name and party.

June 25, 2024