Fire crews tackle compost heap fire in Nantwich
Fire crews were called to put out a compost heap blaze late at night in Nantwich.
The incident happened at around 11.30pm on land off Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich on Sunday (October 19th)
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Calveley Primary awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag award
Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award 2025 by Keep Britain Tidy.
The award is in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
Crewe Concert Band to host ‘Afternoon of Remembrance’ concert in Wistaston
By Jonathan White
Crewe Concert Band are inviting the community to join them for “An Afternoon of Remembrance” concert on November 8th.
The concert of Proms and Remembrance favourites will take place from 2–4pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane
Nantwich residents face £10 hike in council garden waste scheme
Nantwich residents are facing a £10 rise in Cheshire East Council’s waste recycling scheme in 2026.
The cash-strapped authority is putting up the annual subscription for the scheme from £59 in 2025 to £69 next year.
Leighton Hospital maternity joins world-leading study on newborns
Leighton Hospital will soon begin testing newborn babies for more than 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study.
The maternity unit has joined the Generation Study, led by Genomics England in Partnership with NHS England.
Dabbers Dash in Nantwich marks Baby Loss Awareness
By Jonathan White
The Dabbers Dash community run in Nantwich was dedicated this month to promoting Baby Loss Awareness Week through the national Sands Ribbon Run.
Families, friends and runners of all ages started from the Barony Park Pavilion and took part in the 5km route around the Barony and along Sandford Road.
Planners back bid to convert former Barony Hospital into apartments
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Planning officers have recommended councillors give the go-ahead to convert a former workhouse which later became part of the Barony Hospital, into apartments.
Greenhouse Property Management wants to convert Bevan House, the three-storey listed former workhouse building, and John Snow House, a two-storey separate detached building on the Barony site in Nantwich, into 31 apartments.
Police make series of weekend arrests across Nantwich and Crewe
Police made a series of arrests across Nantwich and Crewe during a busy weekend, say officers.
A number of incidents happened including a man arrested in Nantwich possession of a knife, a woman allegedly stealing a car in Shavington and a teenager arrested for attacking a woman in Nantwich town centre.
Nantwich Town battle to hard fought away win at Trafford
Nantwich Town claimed their first away league win since the opening day of the season with a 1-0 victory at Trafford FC, writes Liam Price.
The strong showing in midweek against Chasetown meant Jon Moran stuck with almost the same side, the only change coming because of Ben Hockenhull’s injury.
LETTER: Why can’t roadworks all be planned correctly?
Dear Editor,
Enough is enough! Today we’ve had another letter from the Council saying “we are pleased to inform you we will be carrying out carriageway improvements to Mill Street Crewe” whilst at present there are still four- way traffic lights and roadworks which have been going on for the last few weeks, in Mill Street, Crewe, last year road works were carried out from early September until the end of November!
Olympic gymnastics sisters to visit Crewe & Nantwich club
Olympic gymnastics sisters Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova are to host a special taster session at Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club.
The sisters will be at the Camm Street Centre on Saturday November 1st from 1pm.
Nantwich musician raises thousands for MND Association
A Nantwich man has helped raise more than £4,000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association by staging a live music event and auction.
Stephen Harding, 64, ran the event at the Bhurtpore Inn, in Aston, which saw the band Flight 505 play a special reunion set for the night.
South Cheshire baby loss charity creates special place for families
A South Cheshire charity supporting women after baby loss has unveiled a special place where they can share their grief and remember lost little loved ones.
Cherry Blossom, part of the female-led Her-Place Charitable Trust, has joined with Oxley’s Funeral Services in providing a memorial stone at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston.
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