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450 land west of Crewe Road, Shavington (from planning docs)

Plans submitted for 450 new homes and new school in Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for up to 450 homes and a new primary school at Shavington.

IM Land wants to build the properties on 30 hectares of agricultural fields west of Crewe Road and south of Gresty Lane.

April 28, 2026
Cheshire East Council planning system under fire again

Cheshire East Council planning system under fire again

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s planning system has come under fire again – this time from a resident at a public meeting who questioned the ‘transparency and fairness of the process’.

David Teal was speaking at a meeting of the northern planning committee about an application for one house on land at Bollington.

April 28, 2026
Mel C lights up Nantwich with sell-out church concert

Mel C lights up Nantwich with sell-out church concert

By Jonathan White
Pop icon Melanie Chisholm wowed a packed crowd with a vibrant and intimate performance at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich marking the launch of her new solo album Sweat.

Organised by Nantwich store Applestump Records, the one-off show proved a huge hit.

April 28, 2026
Bikers to pay tribute at funeral procession for Nantwich dad

Bikers to pay tribute at funeral procession for Nantwich dad

Dozens of bikers are set to pay tribute to a Nantwich dad at his funeral this week.

Kerie O’Donnell tragically died after a collision on the A530 Middlewich Road near Wistaston last month.

April 27, 2026
Cheshire Lamont Nantwich scoops British Property Awards honour

Cheshire Lamont Nantwich scoops British Property Awards honour

Staff at Cheshire Lamont in Nantwich are celebrating after achieving success at the British Property Awards.

The company’s Nantwich residential lettings office, on Welsh Row, won the Gold Award for 2025/26 at the awards.

April 27, 2026
Nantwich Walking Football raises funds for White Ribbon

Nantwich Walking Football raises funds for White Ribbon

Nantwich Walking Football Club have raised more than £150 for the White Ribbon charity at a special curry night.

Two club members Kate Rose and Nicky Glover put their culinary skills to the test to provide a tasty post-match curry dinner served to fellow players at the Vagrants clubhouse in Willaston.

April 27, 2026
NHB crowned Division One champions in Crewe Regional Sunday League

NHB crowned Division One champions in Crewe Regional Sunday League

NHB have been crowned champions of Division One of the Crewe Regional Sunday League after what was a very long battle between three or four teams at the top of the table.

They held on to pip title rivals Crewe FC, Ruskin Park and Lostock Gralam, who at one point were very much in a four-horse race.

April 27, 2026
Ashley Westwood enters fourth season as captain of Charlotte FC

Ashley Westwood enters fourth season as captain of Charlotte FC

Former Crewe Alexandra star Ashley Westwood has enjoyed a fine career as a footballer.

He’s played in all four top leagues of the football league pyramid, and enjoyed great years at Aston Villa and Burnley.

April 26, 2026
CBD and mental health: More than meets the eye

CBD and mental health: More than meets the eye

Many of us take our mental health for granted until we happen to encounter an impasse.

From problems at work and toxic relationships to chronic conditions such as anxiety, it can sometimes be difficult to tell what may be just around the corner.

April 26, 2026
Big turnout in the sunshine for Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

Big turnout in the sunshine for Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

Runners, walkers and families gathered at Barony Park in Nantwich for the latest Dabbers Dash, with another strong turnout highlighting the event’s popularity.

Nantwich News joined in the free, informal monthly gathering yesterday (April 25th) which attracts people of all ages and abilities.

April 26, 2026
Nantwich Show officials hail sponsors as tickets set to go on sale

Nantwich Show officials hail sponsors as tickets set to go on sale

Nantwich Show officials have paid tribute to the event’s oldest sponsor as tickets for this year’s farming extravaganza get set to go on sale early May.

Breakfast food company Mornflake has been behind the show for more than 50 years and returns to the Reaseheath College showground on July 29 as a headline sponsor of the event’s Artisan Market.

April 26, 2026
Nantwich Town U18s win Cheshire FA Youth Cup

Nantwich Town U18s win Cheshire FA Youth Cup

Nantwich Town U18s are celebrating after winning the Cheshire FA Youth Cup in dramatic style.

The young Dabbers triumphed over Macclesfield with two late injury-time goals to win 3-1.

April 25, 2026
Cheshire Wildlife Trust launches annual photography contest

Cheshire Wildlife Trust launches annual photography contest

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has launched its annual photography competition open to budding snappers across Cheshire, Halton, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington and Wirral.

From all of entries, 12 winners and 12 runners up will be selected to feature in the Trust’s 2027 calendar.

April 25, 2026