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Acton pupils top of tree in eco composting competition

Acton pupils top of tree in eco composting competition

Acton Primary School pupils have been crowned winners of a composting competition which aims to help students rethink food waste.

Sixteen schools entered the “Small hands, big impact” competition which invited pupils to learn about composting and recycle their food and garden waste.

July 25, 2025
Cheshire East launches new online tool for reporting local issues

Cheshire East launches new online tool for reporting local issues

Cheshire East Council has launched a new online tool which it claims will make reporting potholes and other local issues easier.

traCE, officially launched yesterday (July 23), will replace the council’s current third-party solution “Fix My Street”.

July 24, 2025
University Centre Reaseheath leads field in student satisfaction

University Centre Reaseheath leads field in student satisfaction

Nantwich-based University Centre Reaseheath has been ranked among the best for teaching and student support in the National Student Survey (NSS).

It was named as one of the highest-performing land-based higher education providers in the country, with students praising the quality of teaching, academic support, and learning resources.

July 24, 2025
Sustainable Nantwich hits out at Greggs and Burger King takeaway plan

Sustainable Nantwich hits out at Greggs and Burger King takeaway plan

Campaigners in Nantwich have hit out at plans to open two fast food takeaway stores at a petrol station in the town.

Motor Fuel Group, who run the filling station at Morrisons in Nantwich, has applied for planning permission to build a Greggs and Burger King there.

July 23, 2025
Proud Nantwich man Donald receives MBE at Windsor Castle

Proud Nantwich man Donald receives MBE at Windsor Castle

A well-known timber boss from Nantwich has been presented with his MBE at Windsor Castle by Princess Anne.

Donald Potter was awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours, and the investiture took place in Windsor yesterday (July 22nd).

July 23, 2025
Fire crews tackle shed blaze at house in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle shed blaze at house in Nantwich

Fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe tackled a shed blaze at a property on Weaver Road in Nantwich.

The fire broke out shortly before 8pm on Monday (July 21).

July 23, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival crowned winner at Cheshire Life Awards

Nantwich Food Festival crowned winner at Cheshire Life Awards

Nantwich Food Festival has been crowned as the winner of a major Cheshire Life Food & Drink Award.

The event was winner of the “Specialist Venue or Event of the Year” award ahead of other major vnues across the county.

July 22, 2025
MP Naismith and Crime Commissioner discuss anti-social issues in Nantwich

MP Naismith and Crime Commissioner discuss anti-social issues in Nantwich

Nantwich police officers have raised issues of anti-social behaviour in the town during a visit by MP Connor Naismith and Crime Commissioner Dan Price.

They took a walk around the town with Nantwich Police Sgt Matt Stonier, when they also visited Nantwich Youth and Community Centre.

July 22, 2025
Plans for new police station near Crewe recommended for approval

Plans for new police station near Crewe recommended for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new police station on the outskirts of Crewe have been recommended for approval.

Cheshire Police wants to build the new offices and deployment base on land to the west of David Whitby Way at Basford East, Shavington.

July 21, 2025
Malbank School choir in fine voice on Belgium tour

Malbank School choir in fine voice on Belgium tour

Malbank School in Nantwich were in fine voice when their choir took a tour of Belgium and performed two concerts.

The choir – called Malbank Voices – performed concerts at the Sint-Carolus nursing home in Kortrijk and on the bandstand in Ostend town square.

July 21, 2025
Driver seriously injured in A49 crash at Ridley near Nantwich

Driver seriously injured in A49 crash at Ridley near Nantwich

A driver was seriously injured after his car crashed into a tree on the A49 at Ridley, near Nantwich, late last night (July 20).

Fire crews had to cut the trapped motorist free at around 11.10pm and paramedics attended to give treatment before taking them to hospital.

July 21, 2025
Appeal to trace vandals after damage to Nantwich club

Appeal to trace vandals after damage to Nantwich club

A village football club has been targeted by vandals who damaged equipment after breaking into a training ground in Nantwich.

Angry volunteers for Wrenbury-based Aspire FC discovered the damage on Friday night at the training facility based at Malbank High School.

July 20, 2025
Pedestrians and motorists diverted amid railway works in Nantwich

Pedestrians and motorists diverted amid railway works in Nantwich

Nantwich residents and motorists have faced delays and disruption this weekend due to major railway works on the Shrewsbury-Crewe line.

Track renewal works have meant road and level crossing closures in place from yesterday (July 19) until 4am tomorrow (Monday July 21).

July 20, 2025