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Village pub The Lamb in Willaston closed and boarded up

Village pub The Lamb in Willaston closed and boarded up

Villagers were left shocked today when they saw their local community pub closed down and boarded up without notice.

The Lamb pub on Wistaston Road in Willaston had its front windows boarded up by workmen, leaving the village short of another vital community asset.

July 28, 2025
Councillors give go ahead for 80-bed care home in Stapeley

Councillors give go ahead for 80-bed care home in Stapeley

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have given the go-ahead for an 80-bed care home on Maylands Park described as the “final piece of the jigsaw” in the Nantwich development.

The decision comes two months after permission was granted for 40 homes and a 49-apartment retirement living scheme as part of the phase two development of the site, which is off Peter De Stapleigh Way at Stapeley.

July 27, 2025
Recorded crime falling in Cheshire, according to ONS figures

Recorded crime falling in Cheshire, according to ONS figures

Crime is continuing to fall in Cheshire which remains the safest place in the North West, according to latest Office for National Statistics figures.

There has been a fall in crimes including drugs, vehicle and burglary offences, but a rise in sexual offences, shoplifting and stalking.

July 27, 2025
Car fire spreads to damage house and garage in Nantwich

Car fire spreads to damage house and garage in Nantwich

A vehicle fire spread and caused damage to a garage and neighbouring property in Nantwich.

The blaze broke out at around 2am yesterday (July 26) on Turnham Green Drive, on the Kingsbourne estate in Nantwich.

July 27, 2025
Nantwich poet’s debut collection shortlisted for national award

Nantwich poet’s debut collection shortlisted for national award

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich poet is enjoying national recognition after her debut collection was shortlisted for a prestigious award.

When Helen Kay won The Dithering Chaps Pamphlet Competition – part of the 2024 Bournemouth Writing Festival – she never imagined how far it would take her.

July 27, 2025
30ft water jet in Nantwich capped by Severn Trent workers

30ft water jet in Nantwich capped by Severn Trent workers

By Jonathan White
Two workmen from Severn Trent capped a major water eruption on the A530 Park Road in Nantwich today (July 25).

The leak had sent jets of water blasting 30ft water into the air.

July 25, 2025
7 Simple Changes That Add Comfort and Style in Every Room

7 Simple Changes That Add Comfort and Style in Every Room

Whether you’re refreshing your entire home or simply looking to improve a few spaces, small upgrades can make a surprisingly big impact.

July 25, 2025
Nantwich CC 1sts draw with title rivals Didsbury

Nantwich CC 1sts draw with title rivals Didsbury

Ali Chughtai’s good form with the bat continued but Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team had to settle for a draw at title rivals Didsbury.

In a game reduced to 20 overs a side by the weather conditions, the visitors put Didsbury into bat and Jason Foulkes (4-47) was the pick of the bowlers as the home team posted 155-8.

July 25, 2025
Mobile HWRC to be launched for Wrenbury and Audlem residents

Mobile HWRC to be launched for Wrenbury and Audlem residents

More mobile household waste recycling centres are to be introduced in September, including one for the Wrenbury and Audlem area.

Cheshire East Council said that from September 1st, mobile HWRC will be expanded to cover areas where residents are either more than a 20-minute drive of a HWRC site or in an area where incidents of fly-tipping are high.

July 25, 2025
Acton pupils top of tree in eco composting competition

Acton pupils top of tree in eco composting competition

Acton Primary School pupils have been crowned winners of a composting competition which aims to help students rethink food waste.

Sixteen schools entered the “Small hands, big impact” competition which invited pupils to learn about composting and recycle their food and garden waste.

July 25, 2025
Fans have chance to sing with John Barrowman at Lyceum

Fans have chance to sing with John Barrowman at Lyceum

Fans of popular entertainer John Barrowman have a chance to sing live on stage with the star when he comes to Crewe Lyceum this Christmas.

The American actor and singer has launched a nationwide talent search ahead of his “Camp As Christmas” tour, which comes to the Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday December 3.

July 25, 2025
Crewe CC 1st and 2nd teams top their leagues with wins

Crewe CC 1st and 2nd teams top their leagues with wins

Crewe Vagrants CC men’s teams enjoyed strong victories which sees them top their respective leagues.

The 1sts had a comfortable five-wicket win at home to Newcastle and Harthill.

July 24, 2025
Cheshire East launches new online tool for reporting local issues

Cheshire East launches new online tool for reporting local issues

Cheshire East Council has launched a new online tool which it claims will make reporting potholes and other local issues easier.

traCE, officially launched yesterday (July 23), will replace the council’s current third-party solution “Fix My Street”.

July 24, 2025