Nantwich Bookshop’s new “book bus” made a special delivery to primary pupils on World Book Day.
The bus drove up to Delamere CofE Academy on what of its first official journeys to deliver a donation of books from housebuilder L&Q.
The number of parents in Cheshire East receiving an offer for first preference secondary school has dropped by 2%, figures released show.
Cheshire East Council said 93% of parents have today received offer for first preference of secondary school on national offer day.
Big-hearted staff and youngsters at a Stapeley nursery have helped raise more than £1,500 for a hospice caring for seriously and terminally ill children.
Parklands Day Nursery chose to support Claire House Children’s Hospice throughout 2025.
Cheshire East Council is backing a move to reduce smartphone use in schools to safeguard children, writes Belinda Ryan.
The children and families committee unanimously supported recommendations yesterday (Monday) to keep smartphones out of the classroom.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has been forced to scrap plans for an alternative provision school in Crewe because the DfE won’t engage with the council over a timeline for the scheme.
The children and families committee voted in favour of pulling the plug on plans to demolish the former Crewe Baths at Flag Lane and replace it with a school for excluded pupils.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors will be updated next week on progress on the new Basford East Primary School as plans have been submitted for the proposed new build.
The school, which will be built on land off David Whitby Way, will cater for children from the 815 new homes being built in the area.
Students from Cheshire College – South & West have been working alongside construction, design and healthcare professionals to explore how sustainable travel can shape the future of Leighton Hospital.
Eleven T Level Design, Surveying and Planning students took part in an industry-led Active Travel in Hospital Design workshop.
The Duke of Westminster is to make a personal donation of £250,000 to help Cheshire’s state high schools buy lockable phone pouches.
The donation means Cheshire is likely to become the first county in the UK where all mainstream state high schools adopt effective phone-free education.
Tarporley High School has unveiled its major new teaching block, marking a significant milestone for the school and its community.
The new 9,900 sq ft building provides 12 new classrooms, two of which are designed for advanced digital learning, as well as accessible toilets, new storage areas and a bright, welcoming environment for teaching and learning.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Wybunbury councillor says a new school on the outskirts of Crewe is desperately needed but if children can’t access it safely it shouldn’t be built there.
Cllr Janet Clowes was speaking about proposals to build a new primary school at Basford East.
Reaseheath Mini Zoo in Nantwich has been shortlisted for the prestigious Great British Wildlife Restoration Award.
It’s in recognition of the zoo’s pioneering work to conserve the UK’s native dung beetles through Project DUNG.
Bosses of the new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich are now recruiting for a new head of school.
The primary school is currently being built close to Nantwich Town’s ground on the Kingsbourne estate and is set to open its doors to pupils in September 2026.
Pupils and staff from schools in Nantwich embraced the festive spirit by taking part in elf runs to raise vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice.
Children from Acton CE Academy, Calveley Primary Academy, Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich, as well as at St John’s CE Academy in Sandbach and Oak View Academy in Winsford donned elf hats and festive outfits before taking part in sponsored runs.
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