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Two housing applications in Stapeley approved by CEC councillors

Two housing applications in Stapeley approved by CEC councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have given the go-ahead for two residential schemes on land earmarked for commercial use in Nantwich.

But one councillor said he hoped this was not seen as an invitation for developers to submit housing applications on land allocated for employment.

May 29, 2025
Nantwich youngsters in frame for art and handwriting awards

Nantwich youngsters in frame for art and handwriting awards

Nantwich youngsters were in the frame for awards when they were honoured in the rotary’s art and handwriting competition.

Children and families were present at Nantwich Museum to collect their awards from Nantwich Rotary Club President Elect James Sutton and Mayor of Nantwich Mary Slinn.

May 29, 2025
Councillors call for action on “sinking” Mill Street in Nantwich

Councillors call for action on “sinking” Mill Street in Nantwich

Town councillors have backed calls for action to make Mill Street in Nantwich safer and stop it from “sinking”.

They want to impose weight limits on delivery vehicles using the road which is partly pedestrianised at the top end.

May 28, 2025
The GOAT team - Sam H, Jono, Gary and Sam R

New sports bar and restaurant GOAT to open in Nantwich

A new sports bar and restaurant called GOAT is to open in Nantwich.

And those behind the concept say it will be a “game changer for Nantwich’s food and sports scene”.

May 28, 2025
Annual charity football match raises thousands for cancer charity

Annual charity football match raises thousands for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A fifth annual charity football match at the Mornflake Stadium has helped raise thousands of pounds for cancer charities.

Crewe Alexandra FC hosted the “Andrew Scoffin Memorial Match” in honour of their former stadium announcer and lifelong fan.

May 28, 2025
Cheshire East vows to make biggest investment in transport network

Cheshire East vows to make biggest investment in transport network

Cheshire East Council bosses say they will make their “biggest investment in 10 years” in a bid to improve the much-criticised state of local roads and the transport network.

The authority has announced Investment plans which will see more than £53 million spent on improving the condition of the borough’s highways and infrastructure.

May 28, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

CEC planners set to approve eco burial ground in Shavington

Cheshire East Council is next week expected to give the go-ahead for coffin burials to take place at an ecological burial ground at Shavington, writes Belinda Ryan.

Santune Meadows is a natural burial site which already has permission for urn interments.

May 27, 2025
Body found in canal thought to be of Hankelow man, 69

Body found in canal thought to be of Hankelow man, 69

A body found in the canal near Nantwich is believed to be that of a man from Hankelow area, police have said.

The discovery was made near Bridge 80 on the Shropshire Union Canal close to Overwater Marina on Saturday (May 24).

May 27, 2025
St Anne's Lane derelict site to become car park

New Public Footpath dedicated on Mill Island in Nantwich

Nantwich town councillors have welcomed a formal dedication of a new public footpath on Mill Island in the town.

The route is now officially recorded as Nantwich Public Footpath No. 34.

May 26, 2025
Nantwich woman’s 630-mile coastal trek for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich woman’s 630-mile coastal trek for St Luke’s Hospice

A Nantwich woman is tackling a 630-mile coastal trek to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Tracey Warren has set off on the adventure of a lifetime — walking the entire 630-mile South West Coast Path to raise vital funds for the hospice that has supported her family through the toughest of times.

May 26, 2025
Body found in Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich

Body found in Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich

Police are investigating after a body was discovered in the Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich.

The discovery was made close to the Overwater Marina between Nantwich and Audlem on Saturday (May 24).

May 26, 2025
Mokushla Theatre shows raise funds for Team Lewis Trust

Mokushla Theatre shows raise funds for Team Lewis Trust

A theatre company set up by a Nantwich mum in memory of her tragic son has helped to raise vital funds with two performances.

Mokushla Theatre Company staged a double-header performance of “Room 13” and “The Hartley Wedding” at two venues – Reaseheath Hall and Alsager Civic.

May 24, 2025
Fire crews tackle blaze in four tonnes of cuttings in Stapeley

Fire crews tackle blaze in four tonnes of cuttings in Stapeley

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at midnight in Stapeley involving four tonnes of grass cuttings.

The incident broke out just before midnight last night (May 23) at a property on London Road in Stapeley, Nantwich.

May 24, 2025