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A500 closed after two-car smash left one driver trapped

A500 closed after two-car smash left one driver trapped

A driver was left trapped in wreckage after a two-vehicle smash on the A500 near Shavington.

The incident happened close to the Meremoor Moss roundabout at around 6.30am today (Sunday May 10th).

May 10, 2026
LETTER: Five weeks to construct a crossing?

LETTER: Five weeks to construct a crossing?

Dear Editor,
While I welcome the long-overdue decision to install a toucan crossing at the Peacock roundabout — a notoriously busy junction with fast-moving traffic — I am completely baffled as to why this relatively straightforward piece of work is expected to take up to five weeks.

February 2, 2026
Serious crash closed A500 Shavington Bypass

Serious crash closed A500 Shavington Bypass

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.

December 15, 2025
A51 bypass opening at Reaseheath delayed until October

A51 bypass opening at Reaseheath delayed until October

The opening of the long-awaited Reaseheath Bypass in Nantwich looks set to be delayed until October.

Residents say they have been told by contractors that the road is now set to open in October at the earliest, despite Cheshire East Council previously stating it would be open by the end summer.

September 2, 2025
New crossing on A51 could end Willaston school transport

New crossing on A51 could end Willaston school transport

Plans for a new crossing on the busy A51 Nantwich Bypass could see home-to-school transport axed for Willaston children.

The new crossing is set to be installed on the busy Peacock Roundabout where the A51 bypass meets the A534 Crewe Road.

August 6, 2025
LETTER: A heartfelt thank you to a helpful officer

LETTER: A heartfelt thank you to a helpful officer

Dear Editor
I’d like to take a moment to share a recent experience that left me feeling incredibly grateful and reminded me of the quiet dedication our local police officers show every day.

Last week, I found myself in a bit of a predicament when my car suddenly broke down at the Cheerbrook roundabout in Willaston.

July 14, 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
LETTER: Concern over Peacock roundabout works

LETTER: Concern over Peacock roundabout works

Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my concern following recent correspondence between our local MP, Connor Naismith, and Gill Betton, Head of Children’s Development and Partnerships at Cheshire East Council.

May 21, 2025
Cheshire East Council fail to repair faulty A500 street lamps five months on

Cheshire East Council fail to repair faulty A500 street lamps five months on

Cheshire East highways chiefs have failed to repair around 15 faulty street lamps near one of the busiest road junctions in the region – despite knowing for five months

Several motorists have reported the faulty lighting on the A500 on approach to junction 16 of the M6 as well as the B5078 off the same roundabout.

April 17, 2024
A51 closed after serious accident at Reaseheath in Nantwich

A51 closed after serious accident at Reaseheath in Nantwich

The busy A51 has been closed in both directions this afternoon after serious multi-vehicle accident.

It happened close to the Reaseheath roundabout around 2pm.

January 3, 2024
Willaston children to lose free school transport in further CEC cuts

Willaston children to lose free school transport in further CEC cuts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Children in Willaston are among 75 who could lose their free school transport because Cheshire East Council says there are available walking routes.

The move could save the cash-strapped authority an estimated £79,500 a year, as it looks to plug a massive £20 million funding gap.

September 15, 2023
New inclusive roundabout opens at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

New inclusive roundabout opens at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

A new inclusive roundabout has been installed at one of Nantwich’s popular parks.

Nantwich Town councillors and Nantwich Partnership secured funding for new equipment at Brookfield Park after previous equipment was removed for safety reasons.

August 11, 2023
Tractor hay bale incident causes long queues in Nantwich

Tractor hay bale incident causes long queues in Nantwich

A tractor trailer tipped its load of hay bales at a busy Nantwich roundabout, causing long tailbacks.

The incident happened this afternoon (March 17) on the Reaseheath roundabout where the A51, Barony Road and Main Road meet.

March 17, 2023