Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has formally submitted a planning application for a new Leighton Hospital on land next to the existing site.
The application, submitted to Cheshire East Council, includes a six-storey hospital plus rooftop plant, with ancillary buildings for a Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and new energy infrastructure.
A woman suffered a broken arm in an incident with a dog by the canal in Acton, Nantwich.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident on the canal towpath near to the marina bridge.
Nantwich care firm Right at Home has created a Community Advent Calendar for clients across South Cheshire.
Each day in December reveals a new message, including uplifting quotes, festive statements, light-hearted questions and conversation starters.
Women and girls charity founder Kate Blakemore from Wistaston has ended the year on a high as a guest of the Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey.
Mum-of-three Kate, founder of Her-Place Charitable Trust, joined guests including royals, celebrities and other local heroes who have helped their communities at stunning candle-lit carol service.
South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed aims to support local business as it nears the end of a milestone year.
Founded as Crewe and Nantwich Business Link in 1993, the Chamber has grown to include more than 500 member businesses following a merger with North Cheshire Chamber.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has called for urgent action on a Willaston road which regularly floods and was under water for three months last winter.
Cllr Allen Gage said cars have been written off in recent years because of the issues on Eastern Road, especially when the water freezes.
An official Flood Alert has been issued for the River Weaver catchment area including Nantwich after heavy rainfall yesterday.
The Environment Agency issued the alert at 11am today (December 16th) to cover the whole Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor has called for a review of the funding formula which sees Cheshire East allocated just a third of the amount some other councils receive for children with special needs.
Cllr Laura Crane, chair of Cheshire East’s children and families committee, is urging all councillors to lobby their MPs to ensure the funding formula is revisited as soon as possible.
Plans to open a Burger King fast food outlet at a Nantwich petrol station have been ditched, according to latest reports.
But Motor Fuel Group still plan to open a Greggs takeaway branch under amended proposals for its filling station at Morrisons supermarket on Pratchett’s Row.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is urging the county’s Chief Constable to scrap plans which could see up to 70% of the county’s PCSOs axed.
All but one of the 69 councillors present at the latest full council backed a notice of motion from Wybunbury Cllr Janet Clowes and Cllr Julie Smith calling for plans to axe 60 of the 87 roles to be rescinded.
By Claire Faulkner
You know it’s nearly Christmas when panto season starts. Oh, yes you do.
Crewe Lyceum are welcoming audiences this year with Jack and the Beanstalk from Imagine Theatre.
St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton is stepping back in time to honour the historic Battle of Nantwich with a series of engaging events on Saturday 24th January 2026.
It will coincide with the popular Holly Holy Day celebrations and the Sealed Knot’s parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.
The busy A500 was temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into roadside signage.
Fire and police were called to the scene at around midday yesterday (December 14th) where the incident happened at the A500/A531 roundabout in Weston, Crewe.
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