News

Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success

Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success

Children and staff at Wybunbury Delves CE Primary are celebrating after receiving an inspection which called the school a “beacon of light”.

The school underwent a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).

April 4, 2025
Car flips onto side closing busy Nantwich road

Car flips onto side closing busy Nantwich road

A vehicle crashed and flipped onto its side closing a busy road in Nantwich today.

The incident happened on Barony Road close to the junction with Vauxhall Road.

April 4, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival 2025 secured after car park talks end

Nantwich Food Festival 2025 secured after car park talks end

Nantwich Food Festival is to fund the use of town centre car parks to house the food courts for this year’s event, organisers have confirmed.

The use of the Love Lane and Bowling Green car parks is an essential feature of the three-day festival, as they host the marquees and performance areas.

April 4, 2025
Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze which had become out of control in Nantwich last night (April 3).

The incident happened at a property on Middlewich Road at around 8.15pm.

April 4, 2025
Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two Nantwich runners take on London Marathon for charity

Two dedicated runners in Nantwich are to take on the challenge of a lifetime for charity.

Caroline Johnson and Rob Keithley are gearing up for the 2025 TCS London Marathon in aid of two causes close to their hearts.

April 3, 2025
Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has secured funding to expand its nursery provision.

The village school is one of 300 across the UK to be approved for the school-based nursery capital grant 2024-2025.

April 3, 2025
Gemma Summerfield - soprano - pic by ©Scott Cadenhead

Willaston singer makes stunning debut at Royal Opera House

A singer from Willaston near Nantwich has made her stunning debut in one of the lead roles at a Royal Ballet and Opera House performance.

Gemma Summerfield played the part of Liu in the popular opera Turandot last night (April 1) at the famous London venue.

April 2, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley home appeal for stray cat found eating plastic

RSPCA Stapeley home appeal for stray cat found eating plastic

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley in Nantwich have launched a rehoming appeal for a cat who was so hungry she was found trying to eat plastic.

Long-haired Sandy was brought into the charity’s Stapeley Grange Cattery in December by a concerned member of the public who had seen her straying and struggling to survive.

April 2, 2025
Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 29 holiday lodges at a marina site near Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited wants to change the use of agricultural land so the lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site, which is on the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

April 1, 2025
CEC extends agreement with domestic abuse charity MyCWA

CEC extends agreement with domestic abuse charity MyCWA

Cheshire East Council bosses have agreed to a 12-month extension to work with South Cheshire domestic abuse charity, MyCWA.

It comes after the charity raised concerns earlier this year over whether CEC it would be renewing its contract with them.

April 1, 2025
Nantwich paramedic raising awareness of chronic pregnancy condition

Nantwich paramedic raising awareness of chronic pregnancy condition

A paramedic from Nantwich is campaigning to raise awareness of a chronic condition making pregnancy a misery for many women.

Mum-of-two Hollie Douglas, 30, wants more people to know about Hypermesis Gravidarium (HG), an acute form of morning sickness affecting one to three expectant mothers in 100.

April 1, 2025
Crewe & Nantwich MP hits back at election expense claim

Crewe & Nantwich MP hits back at election expense claim

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has hit back at claims he is one of more than 20 Labour MPs who should be investigated over an election expense.

The Electoral Commission has been sent a list of Labour MPs in relation to the use of Labour’s national “Change” battlebus during the 2024 General Election campaign.

April 1, 2025
Nantwich swimmer takes on English Channel challenge for charity

Nantwich swimmer takes on English Channel challenge for charity

By Jonathan White.
A dedicated swimmer from Nantwich is making waves in his latest challenge to support a local charity.

Ethan Carroll, 22, is pushing himself to swim the equivalent distance of the English Channel during his training sessions at Crewe’s Seahorse Swimming Club.

March 31, 2025