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Police seek witnesses to serious three-vehicle collision near Nantwich

Police seek witnesses to serious three-vehicle collision near Nantwich

Police want witnesses to a three-vehicle smash on the A51 near Nantwich which left three people in hospital, one with serious injuries.

The incident happened on the busy Chester Road at Hurleston, close to the turn-off for Snugburys just after 2pm yesterday (July 9).

July 10, 2025
Public consultation opens on new primary school in Nantwich

Public consultation opens on new primary school in Nantwich

School trust bosses have launched a public consultation on the new primary school set to open in Nantwich in September 2026.

North West Academies Trust (NWAT) is holding a Section 10 Consultation under the Academies Act 2010 as part of the statutory process for opening Kingsbourne Academy.

July 10, 2025
Nantwich Museum gears up for “The Wonders of Colour” August events

Nantwich Museum gears up for “The Wonders of Colour” August events

Staff and volunteers at Nantwich Museum are preparing for “The Wonders of Colour” events from Thursday August 7th until Thursday August 28th.

The series has been supported with funding from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

July 9, 2025
Cheshire East new assistant chief executive quits – after just 3 months

Cheshire East new assistant chief executive quits – after just 3 months

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s new assistant chief executive has left to pursue new opportunities – just three months after joining the council.

The cash-strapped authority, which has haemorrhaged top bosses over the past 18 months, had hoped to stem the flow with about six recent appointments, including this one.

July 9, 2025
Serious accident closes A51 near Snugburys in Nantwich

Serious accident closes A51 near Snugburys in Nantwich

A major road between Nantwich and Chester was closed today after a serious collision, believed to have involved two cars and an ambulance.

Four people were injured in the accident which happened on the A51 Chester Road close to Snugburys ice cream farm in Hurleston.

July 9, 2025
Wistaston man charged with rapes and sexual assaults

Wistaston man charged with rapes and sexual assaults

Detectives investigating serious sexual offences in Crewe have charged a Wistaston man in relation to the incidents.

Michael Blundell, of Corbetts Close, Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday (July 6th).

July 9, 2025
Vehicle fire closes main street through Audlem village

Vehicle fire closes main street through Audlem village

A vehicle fire caused emergency services to close off the main road through Audlem village today.

The incident happened shortly after midday on Shropshire Street outside the Co-op store.

July 9, 2025
Reaseheath bypass to open by end of summer, says council boss

Reaseheath bypass to open by end of summer, says council boss

The long-awaited Reaseheath Bypass road is set to open by end of August, highways bosses said today.

Work has finally been underway over the past few months to complete the bypass, which will also connect the Kingsbourne housing development to the A51.

July 9, 2025
Nantwich care home rated as “inadequate” is improving, says CQC

Nantwich care home rated as “inadequate” is improving, says CQC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich care home which was rated ‘inadequate’ and placed into special measures to protect people is now improving, the Care Quality Commission has said.

St Catherine’s Care Home, which provides accommodation and nursing care to older people, some with dementia, was found to have breached the legal regulations in five areas during an earlier inspection by the CQC in October last year.

July 8, 2025
Bus service changes affecting Nantwich start in July

Bus service changes affecting Nantwich start in July

A number of changes to bus routes in and out of Nantwich are taking place in July.

The changes are to the services 51, 52, 53, and 84 and come after community feedback.

July 8, 2025
Police appeal following attempted burglaries and theft in Nantwich

Police appeal following attempted burglaries and theft in Nantwich

Officers investigating a number of attempted break-ins in Nantwich are appealing for anyone with any information.

And they have released this image of a man they want to speak to in relation to the incidents.

July 8, 2025
Free summer activities for children on Cheshire East HAF scheme

Free summer activities for children on Cheshire East HAF scheme

Thousands of free places for summer activities are available for children across Cheshire East.

Parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals can now book activities online as part of the scheme run by Cheshire East Council.

July 8, 2025
Nantwich home care agency in Top 20 providers in North West

Nantwich home care agency in Top 20 providers in North West

SureCare Central Cheshire in Nantwich has been named among the Top 20 home care providers in the North West.

The top 20 home care providers were selected by leading reviews site homecare.co.uk, from 1,365 providers in the region.

July 8, 2025