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Stapeley Broad Lane Primary celebrates new library on World Book Day

Stapeley Broad Lane Primary celebrates new library on World Book Day

Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School in Nantwich has celebrated World Book Day by opening its very first library.

The new library boasts more than 1,000 books, giving the 220 children in the school a chance to read for pleasure in a quiet environment.

March 9, 2023
Stapeley youngster runs 28 miles for Ukraine

Stapeley youngster runs 28 miles for Ukraine

An eight-year-old from Stapeley ran a mile every day in February to help raise funds for families in the Ukraine war.

William Metcalfe grew increasingly concerned for the people of Ukraine as the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion approached.

March 2, 2023
Stapeley pupils celebrate “Thinking Day” in uniforms

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.

February 20, 2023
Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

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.

January 26, 2023
Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners

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.

January 23, 2023
Driver trapped in car after crash on London Road in Stapeley

Driver trapped in car after crash on London Road in Stapeley

Fire crews had to free a driver trapped in a car which crashed on London Road in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 11.40pm last night (November 26).

November 27, 2022
Stapeley footbridge to be rebuilt and opened in December

Stapeley footbridge to be rebuilt and opened in December

A wooden footbridge in Nantwich which has been out of action for months due to its dangerous condition, is to be finally rebuilt and open in time for Christmas.

The structure provides a popular route linking Massey Close in Stapeley and Beechwood Close where local shops and takeaways are based, as well as nearby Pear Tree Primary School and Cronkinson pub.

November 27, 2022
Property firm look at “different options” for Stapeley footbridge

Property firm look at “different options” for Stapeley footbridge

A property management group says it is looking at “different solutions” for a footbridge in Stapeley which has been closed for safety reasons.

The footbridge is on privately owned land on the Pear Tree development, linking Massey Close with Beechwood Close and the nearby shops.

September 1, 2022
Councillor calls for action on damaged footbridge in Stapeley

Councillor calls for action on damaged footbridge in Stapeley

Council chiefs say they have made “repeated attempts” to get a footbridge in Stapeley repaired but without success.

The footbridge is on privately owned developer land on the Pear Tree development, linking Massey Close with Beechwood Close and the nearby shops.

August 26, 2022
Work begins on new crossing on busy Nantwich road

Work begins on new crossing on busy Nantwich road

Work is underway to install a new crossing in Nantwich after months of campaigning by residents, local councillors and Crewe & Nantwich MP.

The crossing is being build on Peter Destapleigh Way at the exit from the Stapeley Water Gardens estate.

August 10, 2022
Appeal after thieves break into Stapeley takeaway to steal oil

Appeal after thieves break into Stapeley takeaway to steal oil

The owners of a popular takeaway in Nantwich have issued an appeal after crooks broke in and stole large quantities of oil.

Offenders targeted the Emperor Chinese Takeaway on Beechwood Close in Stapeley.

June 27, 2022
Man arrested in drink drive incident in Stapeley

Man arrested in drink drive incident in Stapeley

A man has been arrested after reports of a drink driver being involved in a collision in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Officers were called to the scene at around 3.30pm and say they found the vehicle on Pear Tree Field.

April 19, 2022
New crossing set for Peter De Stapleigh Way, say councillors

New crossing set for Peter De Stapleigh Way, say councillors

Stapeley councillors say funding has been secured for a new Puffin crossing on the busy Peter de Stapleigh Way.

It comes just weeks after a schoolboy was hit by a car using a drop-down kerb crossing.

November 23, 2021