Stapeley pupils celebrate “Thinking Day” in uniforms
More than 50 youngsters at a Stapeley school donned their scouts and guides uniforms to celebrate “World Thinking Day”.
The pupils came together at Pear Tree Primary to mark the annual occasion.
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Fire crews tackle outbuilding blaze at Willaston property
Fire crews tackled an outbuilding fire at a property in Willaston last night (February 16).
The fire broke out on Colleys Lane in Willaston at around 6pm.
Work to start on 84-home development in Shavington
Work is due to start on a new 84-home development at Shavington after Anwyl Homes acquired an eight-acre site.
Located off Newcastle Road, Shavington, the site has planning permission for 59 private sale homes and 25 new affordable homes.
Coole Fishery expansion plan near Nantwich deferred by councillors
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to expand a fishery and leisure park at Newhall near Nantwich so they can visit the site to assess the suitability of the access road.
Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park, on Coole Lane, applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for the siting of 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods
Vandals set fire to speed camera in Alpraham
Vandals set fire to a fixed road speed camera on the busy A51 in Alpraham, near Nantwich.
Fire crews were called out to the fire at around 10.30pm on Saturday night (February 4)
Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a fishery and leisure park near Nantwich to create a new lake and 19 holiday lodges have been recommended for approval despite parish council objections.
Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park at Newhall has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods.
Willaston Primary pupils unveil new bike shelter
Staff and pupils at Willaston Primary Academy are celebrating the opening of their new bike shelter.
They took part in fundraising events since the start of lockdown in 2020 to raise the money for the shelter.
Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award
Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has been honoured by his village with the award of “Wistonian of the Year” for 2022.
The 51-year-old will receive a commemorative shield and badge.
Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.
Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners
Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.
Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.
Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston
Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have appealed for a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
The serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl is reported to have taken place on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16).
Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass
A Wistaston man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal collision on the A534 Haslington Bypass has been sentenced.
Matthew Ellson pleaded guilty to death by careless driving in December and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 24 months.
Shavington park safety concerns addressed by councillor’s ward budget
Safety concerns about the entrance to a park in Shavington have been resolved thanks to a local councillor’s ward budget.
Residents had highlighted fears around the pathway leading to the park on Needhams Grange estate off Crewe Road.
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