By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A 188-home scheme for Nantwich which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years has been approved.
Cheshire East’s strategic planning board was unanimous in giving the thumbs up for the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way in Stapeley.
It looked like being the road to no where.
It was supposed to open 12 months ago but progress on the new A51 “spine road” around Reaseheath in Nantwich appeared to be at a standstill.
Popular Nantwich pub The Leopard is set to re-open next week after a major £330,000 revamp.
The London Road venue has been converted into Joule’s Brewery’s latest “Taphouse” design, with a large extension which has doubled the pub’s capacity.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A trust which provides specialised care for adults with learning and physical disabilities in Cheshire East has slammed the funding it receives from the council as “shameful”.
The Rossendale Trust provides supported living care to adults with learning and physical disabilities, in purpose-built apartments and houses.
A prolific fraudster whose victims included a man from Nantwich, has been jailed after spending nearly seven years on the run.
Martin Jack, who was jailed yesterday for six years and six months, began his crime spree in 2015 when police first received a complaint from a Nantwich resident.
A campaign to make society safer for women and girls has unveiled plans for new South Cheshire headquarters as part of a package of measures to prevent their physical and mental harm.
Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation, which currently holds sessions at Crewe Market Hall, is opening a hub on Crewe Business Park offering emotional and practical support.
A Cheshire Police officer was sacked for gross misconduct over complaints he touched female colleagues’ bottoms and made inappropriate remarks on nights out.
PC James Sarson was dismissed after “inappropriate sexualised and disorderly behaviour” towards a number of female colleagues in the force in 2021.
A Nantwich woman has overcome mobility issues which she was born with to complete a half marathon!
Laura Concannon, 37, was born with bilateral talipes, meaning both her feet were twisted inwards.
A senior local Conservative has urged Dr Kieran Mullan to stand down as an MP at the next election following claims he wants to ditch Crewe and Nantwich for the safer new Eddisbury seat.
Dr Mullan has remained tight-lipped over the claims that he has expressed an interest in the Chester South and Eddisbury seat.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is axing its Stay Well Squad – a mobile health and wellbeing service that was launched last May.
The service was set up to help residents improve their health, fitness, and wellbeing.
Tributes have been paid to a popular Nantwich student who has died suddenly.
Brine Leas School sixth form pupil Mary Stanway passed away on Friday morning.
Sky watchers in South Cheshire were treated to a rare dazzling display of colours from the spectacular Northern Lights.
Local photographer Stephen Morris captured these images on Thursday night and Friday morning.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A developer has relocated a play area and replaced a proposed community orchard with allotments to address concerns raised about a controversial 188-home scheme planned for Nantwich.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended councillors on the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley at its meeting in January.
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