Nantwich artist shortlisted for Royal Academy summer show
A Nantwich artist has been shortlisted for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Show in London.
And it will be the second consecutive year that Barbara Barlow has made it through to the show.
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Nantwich couple help rehome more than 500 dogs in Bulgaria
A Nantwich couple who moved to Bulgaria to run a dog rescue shelter, have now re-homed more than 500 badly treated pooches.
Clair Steele and her partner Neil were so moved by the plight of dogs over there they made a life-changing decision.
Cheshire Police warning amid courier fraud incidents
Officers are urging Crewe and Nantwich residents to remain vigilant following a number of reports of courier frauds.
Cheshire Police say they received three reports of courier fraud today (March 28) where victims have been contacted by fraudsters posing as officers.
Canal & River Trust launches new guide featuring Cheshire attractions
The Canal & River Trust has unveiled a new free guide to “Places to Visit in the North West” including several in South Cheshire.
It has maps, information about visitor facilities and free activities, and ways to get the most out of visiting the region’s canals and rivers.
Police warn of heavy presence ahead of Crewe Alex v Port Vale
Police have been given extra powers to deal with disorder ahead of the Crewe Alexandra v Port Vale football match tomorrow (March 29).
Officers in Crewe say increased powers will help them keep football fans from both sides “safe” before the game begins to the final whistle and getting home.
CEC to extend car parking charges to 10pm from May
Motorists in Nantwich and Crewe face paying for car parking until 10pm on Cheshire East Council car parks from May.
And they will also have to pay to park on Sundays when it is currently free.
Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women
A Wistaston man who made sexualised phone calls to women as they worked has been jailed.
Alastair McMullan, of Bridge Close, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court to be sentenced after admitting to three counts of harassment without violence, stalking, and sending offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages.
Cheshire Fire Service donates kit to support Ukrainian firefighters
Cheshire firefighters have teamed up with others across the UK to deliver vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine.
A total of 30 fire and rescue vehicles, along with more than 15,000 pieces of essential equipment, are being donated by UK fire and rescue services in partnership with charity FIRE AID and the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Massive solar farm plan near Nantwich given council go ahead
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been unanimously approved.
Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.
Northern Lights caught in spectacular shot by Nantwich photographer
This is the spectacular scene in the skies above Nantwich earlier this week as the Northern Lights once again put on a show.
Mark Griffiths captured this image of the Aurora Borealis above Paddington Bear sculpture at Snugburys, just outside Nantwich off the A51.
Muller Property opens consultation on Audlem housing plans
Muller Property Group has opened a public consultation on its plans to build 127 new homes on land in Audlem.
The developer says their proposal will “help alleviate the local housing shortage in Cheshire East”.
Nightmare ends for housing estate families with no planning permission
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The nightmare is finally over for hundreds of residents who have been living on a South Cheshire housing estate with no planning permission because of massive failings by Cheshire East Council and developer Countryside Partnerships.
Countryside was given permission to build the 263-home Coppenhall Place on the former Bombardier site in Crewe in 2018.
Kingsbourne Academy delayed with first intake now Sept 2026
A new primary school for Nantwich will not be ready for pupils until September 2026 at the earliest.
Work to build the new Kingsbourne Academy on the Kingsbourne development off Waterlode has been dogged by delays.
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