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Lorries banned from Baddington Bridge near Nantwich

Lorries banned from Baddington Bridge near Nantwich

A weight restriction has been placed on the A530 Baddington Lane Bridge near Nantwich for safety reasons.

The 7.5 tonne limit on the bridge, which crosses the old Nantwich to Market Drayton railway line, will be in place from Monday (Sept 29th).

September 26, 2025
Cheshire East Council batteries warning after bin lorry blaze

Cheshire East Council batteries warning after bin lorry blaze

Cheshire East Council has repeated its warning about the dangers of dumping batteries in with household waste following a serious fire in a bin lorry on its rounds

September 26, 2025
Row rumbles on over £750,000 public realm funding for Nantwich

Row rumbles on over £750,000 public realm funding for Nantwich

Angry town councillors in Nantwich have hit out at Cheshire East Council as delays on how to spend £500,000 of “public realm” funds rumble on.

The Section 106 money was allocated nearly seven years ago by Kingsbourne housing developers as part of the conditions of planning approval to build 1,000 homes.

September 26, 2025
Nantwich Market hails national recognition and staff honours

Nantwich Market hails national recognition and staff honours

Nantwich Market staff have received national acclaim at an annual conference which celebrates markets across the UK.

The market team were recognised at the National Association of British Markets (NABMA) Annual Conference.

September 26, 2025
Funeral procession for young biker passes through Nantwich

Funeral procession for young biker passes through Nantwich

People lined the streets of Nantwich today as the funeral procession for tragic young biker Josh Stockton passed through the town.

Bikers turned out in their hundreds to provide the hearse and family vehicles a touching escort – a sign of how popular 22-year-old Josh was.

September 25, 2025
Nantwich nursery submits plans to expand to offer more childcare

Nantwich nursery submits plans to expand to offer more childcare

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich nursery is looking to expand so it can provide extra places following the government’s increase in funding for childcare.

Sunflowers at St Anne’s Day Nursery on Wellington Road, overseen by the governing body of St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, has applied for permission for a modular building to provide extra capacity.

September 25, 2025
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Wistaston street

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Wistaston street

Fire crews were called out to tackle a vehicle fire on a street in Wistaston.

The blaze started on Princess Grove at around 9.40am today (September 25th).

September 25, 2025
Nantwich man scoops £100,000 in TV show “The Inheritance”

Nantwich man scoops £100,000 in TV show “The Inheritance”

EXCLUSIVE
A Nantwich man who scooped £100,000 in TV’s latest big reality show “The Inheritance” told today why he shared it out with fellow contestants!

Cam Douglas, 29, won the vote among his fellow finalists to be the ultimate Prime Beneficiary on the Channel 4 show, which hit our TV screens earlier this week.

September 25, 2025
Police focused on tackling e-bikes and scooters, says Nantwich officer

Police focused on tackling e-bikes and scooters, says Nantwich officer

A senior Nantwich officer has pledged to pursue those continuing to ride e-bikes and e-scooters illegally in the town.

Sgt Matt Stonier told town councillors it was one of their priorities as he updated the council on latest policing in the community.

September 25, 2025
A turning tide in UK gambling: Profits, policies, and public health

A turning tide in UK gambling: Profits, policies, and public health

The UK gambling industry finds itself at a crossroads, navigating a surge in profits even as regulators tighten regulations and heated debates over taxation intensify.

September 24, 2025
Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

All aboard for spooky fun at the Peacock Railway in Willaston

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is set to host its first-ever Halloween themed Running Day on Sunday October 26.

The event is set to offer an afternoon of trains, treats, and spooky fun for the family.

September 24, 2025
Nantwich Town beat Cammell Laird in Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town beat Cammell Laird in Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town prepared for their big FA Cup clash at Macclesfield this weekend with a comfortable in in the Cheshire Senior Cup.

The Dabbers cruised into the next round with a 4-0 victory over Cammell Laird.

September 24, 2025
Nantwich groups urged to claim share of £100,000 community fund

Nantwich groups urged to claim share of £100,000 community fund

Community groups and organisations in Nantwich can now apply for a slice of £100,000 to make their neighbourhoods safer and stronger.

The money is being offered by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price as part of his SWAP Fund – Safety, Working Together, Action and Prevention.

September 24, 2025