Cheshire East Council is next week expected to give the go-ahead for coffin burials to take place at an ecological burial ground at Shavington, writes Belinda Ryan.
Santune Meadows is a natural burial site which already has permission for urn interments.
A body found in the canal near Nantwich is believed to be that of a man from Hankelow area, police have said.
The discovery was made near Bridge 80 on the Shropshire Union Canal close to Overwater Marina on Saturday (May 24).
More than 10,000 visitors flocked to Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich to enjoy the return of its Family Festival.
With live arena shows, food and farming activities, countryside skills and student-led demonstrations, the event highlighted the very best of what Reaseheath has to offer.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A large 660-home estate, together with 60-bed care home and local centre including shops is proposed for land at Wistaston.
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) scoping report from planning agent Turley, states applicant Hawthorn Estates Investments intends to submit an outline application to Cheshire East Council for the scheme on land off Wistaston Green Road.
By Jonathan White
A Willaston woman is gearing up for a muddy, adrenaline-fuelled adventure in support of Cancer Research UK.
Sarah Iggo, 48, will team up with friends Beth, Jen, and Katherine – collectively known as the Wacky Racers – to take on the ‘Tatton Park Pretty Muddy 5K’ on Saturday July 26.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a 49-apartment retirement living scheme on Maylands Park in Nantwich have been recommended for approval.
The application site is part of a larger area to the south of Peter De Stapleigh Way at Stapeley which was granted permission on appeal in 2020 for mixed-use development.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Around 75 homes could be on the way for farm land off Broad Lane in Nantwich.
Nightingale Land is considering seeking planning permission for a residential development on a 3.82-hectare field bounded by agricultural land to the south and east, properties off Broad Lane to the north and Batherton Lane to the west.
Organisers of Bunbury Village Day have unveiled the full line-up of the event to be staged on June 14.
The Village Day, now in its 56th year, will be turning up the volume with a celebration of music and a day of Summer Sounds.
Pupils and staff at Calveley Primary Academy commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a vibrant street party celebration held on the school field.
Under glorious sunshine, the school community came together to mark the historical occasion.
A man has been left with “life-changing” injuries following a crash in Shavington.
Police are appealing for information and video footage following the incident last month at the junction of Main Road and Rope Lane.
By Jonathan White
The 30th annual ‘Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes’ will take place in Wybunbury on Saturday June 7.
The family-friendly event is organised primarily by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust and starts at 1pm.
By Jonathan White
The South Cheshire Concert Band will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special ’80th VE Celebration Concert’ on Friday (May 9).
The concert will take place at Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane, from 7.30pm.
The Olde Barbridge Inn village pub near Nantwich has reopened under new management after a £500,000 investment from Punch Pubs & Co.
The pub is now managed by experienced hospitality professionals Helen and Jamie, who are eager to bring their vision to life and restore the pub to its former glory.
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