Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Nantwich house
Fire crews were called to tackle a kitchen blaze at a house in Nantwich.
The fire broke out at around 9.30pm last night (May 22) at a property on Volunteer Fields.
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Nantwich man creates military uniforms for American Revolution events
A Nantwich man has taken part in commemorations of the Battle of Lexington and Concord to mark the 250th anniversary since the start of the American Revolution.
Richard Marren, who founded re-enactment group the 23rd Regiment of Foot, Royal Welch Fusiliers, travelled to Boston for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord – the first battle of the war in which the 23rd Foot fought.
Nantwich man to cycle 1,000 miles for Hope House Hospice
A Nantwich man has saddled up to pedal on an epic fundraising challenge.
Ian Johnston set off last weekend to cycle more than 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O Groats.
200 Cheshire East staff park FREE in £11 million multi-storey car park
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two hundred of Cheshire East Council’s 3,200 staff have an access card to park for FREE in the multi-storey car park in Crewe.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked the council about staff parking after a Crewe businessman said he had witnessed cars leaving
at the same time on numerous days and driving straight through on number plate recognition.
Huge 660-home development plans for Wistaston unveiled
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A large 660-home estate, together with 60-bed care home and local centre including shops is proposed for land at Wistaston.
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) scoping report from planning agent Turley, states applicant Hawthorn Estates Investments intends to submit an outline application to Cheshire East Council for the scheme on land off Wistaston Green Road.
Willaston woman to take on mud and miles in Race for Life Challenge
By Jonathan White
A Willaston woman is gearing up for a muddy, adrenaline-fuelled adventure in support of Cancer Research UK.
Sarah Iggo, 48, will team up with friends Beth, Jen, and Katherine – collectively known as the Wacky Racers – to take on the ‘Tatton Park Pretty Muddy 5K’ on Saturday July 26.
Plans for 49 retirement apartments in Nantwich set to be approved
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a 49-apartment retirement living scheme on Maylands Park in Nantwich have been recommended for approval.
The application site is part of a larger area to the south of Peter De Stapleigh Way at Stapeley which was granted permission on appeal in 2020 for mixed-use development.
Two men jailed for sparking huge fire and mass evacuation in Crewe
Two men have been jailed for setting fire to a former print works in Crewe during the summer disorder last year.
James Evans, 19, and Justin Keeling (formerly Evans), 18, caused widespread disruption and displaced hundreds of residents in the incident.
Nantwich Food Festival appeals for new volunteers to help 2025 event
Nantwich Food Festival organisers are appealing for more volunteers to join the team ahead of the 2025 event.
Festival Volunteer Co-ordinator Ana Martins is staging a “Welcome Evening” for new volunteers on Tuesday June 3 at the Wickstead Arms in Mill Street, Nantwich.
Hospital charity launches appeal to fund new Eye Gaze Technology
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched a fundraising campaign to buy cutting-edge Eye Gaze technology for the NHS Children’s Speech and Language Team at Hebden Green Special School.
Eye Gaze enables non-speaking children to communicate, learn, and play by using only their eyes.
Best friends rebrand Nantwich florist as “The Bloom Edit”
A popular Nantwich florist has bloomed into a new brand after being taken on by two best friends.
Cat Scarlett and Han Wharton are launching the new-look shop on Hospital Street this Saturday, May 24.
Developer eyes 75 new homes on Batherton fields in Nantwich
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Around 75 homes could be on the way for farm land off Broad Lane in Nantwich.
Nightingale Land is considering seeking planning permission for a residential development on a 3.82-hectare field bounded by agricultural land to the south and east, properties off Broad Lane to the north and Batherton Lane to the west.
Police appeal for witnesses after girl hit by car in Nantwich
Police want witnesses after a girl was injured when she was hit by a car which failed to stop in Nantwich.
The incident happened on Beam Street, Nantwich, at around 3.30pm on Tuesday 13 May.
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