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Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich

Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich

Rail bosses say they are considering options to improve the troublesome Newcastle Road level crossing in Nantwich.

There have already been a number of incidents at the crossing in 2025.

March 18, 2025
Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Redrow Homes is eyeing plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6 hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.

The current site comprises open fields and grassland.

March 18, 2025
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Cheshire East splash out £22,000 on dishwashers for headquarters

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council has splashed out more than £22,000 on dishwashers for staff at its Crewe headquarters.

The money was spent as part of the refurbishment of Delamere House when the council closed its Westfields HQ at Sandbach and transferred staff across.

March 18, 2025
New pedestrian crossing works to close road in Nantwich

New pedestrian crossing works to close road in Nantwich

A busy Nantwich road will be closed for up to five days next week to allow for an upgrade to a pedestrian crossing.

Motorists are being warned of the closure of Waterlode during the day between March 24 and 28.

March 17, 2025
Prolific sex offender from Audlem guilty of sex offences on young boys

Prolific sex offender from Audlem guilty of sex offences on young boys

A prolific sex offender who stole an innocent man’s identity and spent almost three decades on the run has been found guilty of numerous sexual offences against young boys.

Richard Burrows was found guilty at Chester Crown Court today of 54 offences including indecent assault of boys, buggery, attempted buggery and indecency with a child.

March 17, 2025
Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital

Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital

A Nantwich man who was left fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after being attacked while on holiday, has died.

Marshall Latham, of Highfield Drive, suffered catastrophic brain injuries and was critically ill in hospital after the assault in Caleta, on the island of Fuerteventura.

March 16, 2025
Wistaston woman among first to receive “blood plasma” medicine

Wistaston woman among first to receive “blood plasma” medicine

A Wistaston woman is among the first patients to receive life-saving medicine made from the blood plasma of Cheshire blood donors.

It marks the first time in a quarter of a century plasma is being used to make life-saving medicines for NHS patients, reducing reliance on imports.

March 15, 2025
Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

The heartbroken parents of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have vowed to fight on for justice and find out the truth behind his death.

In an exclusive interview with Nantwich News, the 16-year-old’s mum Martina Hayley Cliffe told how she still believes other people’s actions may have led to his death.

March 14, 2025
More than 10,000 flock to Reaseheath College’s lambing weekends

More than 10,000 flock to Reaseheath College’s lambing weekends

Reaseheath College’s popular lambing and mini zoo weekends once again delighted thousands of visitors this month.

And with the sun shining on all four event days, more than 10,000 people flocked to the college’s Nantwich campus to experience the magic of spring on the farm.

March 14, 2025
Cheshire farms will go out of business, councillors warned

Cheshire farms will go out of business, councillors warned

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Family farms in Cheshire will go out of business because of the government’s inheritance tax and the country will have to rely on lower quality imported food in a volatile world, a Cheshire East farmer warned.

Rob Brunt was one of two farmers who urged Cheshire East Council’s economy and growth committee to oppose the government’s planned new inheritance tax.

March 14, 2025
Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy

Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy

Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich are being kept on their toes by seven hungry seal pups.

The orphans are recovering from the trauma of separation from their mothers and in some cases injury – arriving at the RSPCA centre underweight and needing TLC.

March 13, 2025
CEC councillors clash over £11 million loss-making car park

CEC councillors clash over £11 million loss-making car park

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have clashed over which party was responsible for the loss-making £11 million multi-storey car park with one seeking assurances a decision like that can never be made again.

The £11 million car park, which was funded by Cheshire East Council, made a loss of nearly £70,000 in its first six months of operation.

March 13, 2025
Illegal firearms handed to police in month-long amnesty

Illegal firearms handed to police in month-long amnesty

Six blank-firing guns which can be converted into deadly weapons have been handed to Cheshire Police.

Four of those firearms were taken the Crewe and Nantwich Local Policing Unit.

March 13, 2025