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Man arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in e-bike incident in Nantwich

Man arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in e-bike incident in Nantwich

A man has been seriously injured after being in collision with an e-bike in Nantwich, police have confirmed.

The incident happened on Waterlode last night, which led to police closing off the road.

September 5, 2025
Several people injured in serious crash on A51 in Wardle

Several people injured in serious crash on A51 in Wardle

A number of people were injured in a two-car smash on the busy A51 in Wardle near Nantwich earlier today.

Fire crews had to cut one person from the wreckage on Nantwich Road at around 10am this morning.

September 5, 2025
Environment Agency continue probe into River Weaver pollution in Nantwich

Environment Agency continue probe into River Weaver pollution in Nantwich

A probe into the latest pollution incident in the River Weaver in Nantwich is continuing as local politicians call for strong action.

It has emerged one farmer was recently questioned under caution, but this was in connection with a separate pollution incident, said the Environment Agency.

September 5, 2025
Tributes paid to young Nantwich man killed in motorbike crash

Tributes paid to young Nantwich man killed in motorbike crash

Friends and family of a popular young Nantwich man who died in a motorbike accident in Willaston have paid tribute to him.

Josh Stockton, 22, died after a collision with another vehicle on the A534 Crewe Road on Wednesday night (September 3).

September 5, 2025
Villagers fear “chaos” if plans for 127 homes in Audlem go ahead

Villagers fear “chaos” if plans for 127 homes in Audlem go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Villagers fighting plans to build a 127-home estate in Audlem say the scheme is too big, in the wrong place and will make the existing traffic chaos even worse.

Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, which includes 38 affordable, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farm and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.

September 4, 2025
Tilly’s in Bunbury launch new “Chatty Table” to tackle loneliness

Tilly’s in Bunbury launch new “Chatty Table” to tackle loneliness

Tilly’s in Bunbury have launched their “Chatty Table” as a way of tackling loneliness in the village and surrounding area.

The launch was attended by Cheshire East Mayor Cllr David Edwardes, local Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth, and Ward Cllr Becky Posnett.

September 4, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival competition results are in!

Nantwich Food Festival competition results are in!

The Nantwich Food Festival 2025 competition winners have been unveiled.

Festival visitors and local businesses took part in two competitions during the festival, including the “Nantwich Bake-Off” and the “Best Shop Window Display”.

September 4, 2025
Young motorcyclist killed in smash on busy Willaston road

Young motorcyclist killed in smash on busy Willaston road

A young motorcyclist has died after a horror crash on the busy A534 Crewe Road in Willaston last night (September 3).

The rider of the motorbike, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on the way.

September 4, 2025
300 homes plan for Crewe town centre after leisure park shelved

300 homes plan for Crewe town centre after leisure park shelved

by Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Three hundred homes could built in Crewe town centre instead of a leisure park which Cheshire East Council shelved due to rising costs.

The council is currently in talks with an unnamed developer over proposals to build the 300 homes on the former Royal Arcade site.

September 3, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

Cheshire East Council forecasts £3.1 million overspend for 2025-26

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is forecasting a £3.1 million overspend this year – in addition to the planned use of £25.3 million exceptional financial support.

The figures are revealed in the first financial review of 2025/26 (FR1) and are based on the council’s income, expenditure and known commitments as at the end of June 2025.

September 3, 2025
Nantwich runners line up for fundraising run for cancer dad

Nantwich runners line up for fundraising run for cancer dad

Staff at the popular Running Bear shop in Nantwich are urging fellow runners to join a major fundraising effort in aid of a dad battling cancer.

The “Run4Will” event will take place at the store on Oatmarket to help Will Tucker who was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer last September.

September 2, 2025
A51 bypass opening at Reaseheath delayed until October

A51 bypass opening at Reaseheath delayed until October

The opening of the long-awaited Reaseheath Bypass in Nantwich looks set to be delayed until October.

Residents say they have been told by contractors that the road is now set to open in October at the earliest, despite Cheshire East Council previously stating it would be open by the end summer.

September 2, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival 2025 hailed a great success by organisers

Nantwich Food Festival 2025 hailed a great success by organisers

Tens of thousands of food lovers crammed in to Nantwich town centre over the weekend as once again the Food Festival was hailed a huge success.

Many exhibitors sold out of produce and needed to re-stock well before the end of Festival Saturday.

September 1, 2025