Road closure on Nantwich lane after crash damages wall
A well-used rural route near Nantwich will be closed for two days after a crash destroyed a parapet wall.
The accident happened on Long Lane between Calveley and Wettenhall, north of Nantwich.
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On-demand Cheshire East bus service sees passenger numbers grow
The new on-demand bus service ‘go-too’ is proving just the ticket for people in rural areas around Nantwich after clocking up its 10,000th passenger journey.
The service was launched 12 months ago in a bid to help reduce isolation in villages in a wide area south of Nantwich.
Dogs rescued by fire crews after house fire in Shavington
A number of dogs were rescued by firefighters as they tackled a blaze at a house in Shavington.
The fire broke out in the kitchen at a property in Gresty Lane.
Bunbury councillor resigns from Independents after suspension
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has quit the Independent Group after being suspended for re-joining the Conservative Party so she could vote in the Tory leadership contest.
It’s the second time Cllr Sarah Pochin has been left in the political wilderness – but today she confirmed she is happy to be “unaligned” as a councillor for Bunbury.
Audlem farmhouse to become wedding venue, despite objections
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have given the go ahead for a former farmhouse in Audlem to be used as a wedding venue despite claims the noise will impact on residents including those in a nearby care home.
The application for the change of use of The Parkes on Monks Lane in Audlem had been deferred in February so a noise assessment could be submitted.
Burning telegraph pole in Shavington causes road closure
A faulty telegraph pole sparked a blaze in Shavington which caused police to close a busy road.
The incident happened on Newcastle Road in Shavington with motorists cruising past the blaze seemingly unaware.
Willaston primary school ends waste compound plan amid complaints
A Nantwich school has back-tracked on plans to relocate its waste compound to its boundary edge after complaints from neighbours.
Residents in Willaston say they were not consulted about the plan and complained to Cheshire East Council when they realised what was happening at Willaston Primary Academy.
Two men arrested after aggravated burglary at Wistaston home
Two men have been arrested by police investigating an aggravated burglary at a house in Wistaston.
A 20-year-old man and a 37-year-old man from Crewe were arrested yesterday (September 14) on suspicion of aggravated burglary following he incident on Rope Lane.
Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ returns after pandemic
By Jonathan White
The 25th Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race made its return to Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston.
The event was opened by Wistaston Rose Queen Emily Edge. The 11-year-old was crowned by Revd Mike Turnbull at St Mary’s Church, Wistaston in June.
Nantwich and villages unveil plans to mourn death of Her Majesty the Queen
Nantwich and nearby villages are announcing their plans to mark 10 days’ of state mourning following the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Nantwich Town Councillors held a minute’s silence as official news of her death was announced just a couple of minutes into tonight’s town council meeting.
Acton ‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks continue apace
By Jonathan White
‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks are taking place every month from St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton, near Nantwich.
The walks are at a relaxed pace and routes mainly involve canal towpath and lane walking but may involve stiles.
Holiday lodges plan for Faddiley rejected by councillors
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused a scheme for five holiday lodges at Faddiley near Nantwich despite planning officers recommending it for approval.
Mark Wetton sought permission for four new holiday lodges and to convert an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane.
Audlem housing scheme rejected before consultation period ends
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has refused a 28-home development for Audlem – even though the consultation period didn’t end until an hour after the decision was made.
Tabley Homes and Renew Land applied for permission to build the homes on a field east of Audlem Road.
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