Human Interest

93% of Cheshire East parents receive first preference primary school

93% of Cheshire East parents receive first preference primary school

Up to 93% of Cheshire East parents have received their first preference primary school for September 2024, the authority said.

The figures were revealed after parents and carers received their choices on national primary school offer day (April 16).

April 18, 2024
Who are the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates?

Who are the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates?

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East residents will get their chance on May 2 to vote in the election for the county’s next Police and Crime Commissioner.

The job of the PCC is to hold the police to account.

April 17, 2024
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
Nantwich girl undergoes world first brain surgery at Alder Hey

Nantwich girl undergoes world first brain surgery at Alder Hey

A young Nantwich girl has undergone a world first Deep Brain Stimulation operation using pioneering new technology at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Hayley, eight, underwent the surgery to help treat dystonic cerebral palsy.

April 17, 2024
Willaston physiotherapist jailed for sexually assaulting patient

Willaston physiotherapist jailed for sexually assaulting patient

A physiotherapist who sexually assaulted a female patient in Willaston has been jailed for 12 months.

Richard Hughes, 54, of Crewe Road, Willaston, had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault.

April 16, 2024
Man found dead at house in Wistaston

Man found dead at house in Wistaston

A man has been found dead at a house in Wistaston today, police said. Police, fire and air ambulance were called to an address on Wisterdale Close. The air ambulance landed in the nearby school field at Berkeley Academy. A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: “At 1.44pm on Tuesday 16th, officers were called to the concerns of the welfare of a[Read More…]

April 16, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table donates £22,000 to local causes

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table donates £22,000 to local causes

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table donated more than £22,000 to local charities and groups in 2023, latest figures show.

Now the group, who are appealing for others to join them, are planning more fund-raising activities this year.

April 16, 2024
Cheshire Police one of top performing forces tackling drink-drug driving

Cheshire Police one of top performing forces tackling drink-drug driving

Cheshire Police is among the top performing forces for tackling drink and drug driving, according to a new report.

The study, published by National Roads Policing Operations, Intelligence & Investigations Unit, shows the North West as the top performing region during 2023.

April 16, 2024
Nantwich charity runner trains for four marathons in 24 hours

Nantwich charity runner trains for four marathons in 24 hours


A Nantwich dad is in a gruelling training regime to try and complete four marathons in 24 hours in aid of Cancer Research.

Paul Dean, a teaching assistant, has previously raised thousands of pounds for charities by running 10 marathons in 10 days and a 24-hour running challenge.

April 14, 2024
HS2 money to fund major A500 surfacing between Nantwich and M6

HS2 money to fund major A500 surfacing between Nantwich and M6

The A500 between Nantwich and Shavington is set for major surfacing works this summer.

Motorists are being warned of road closures and disruption between July and September on the main route connecting Nantwich and Crewe to the M6 motorway.

April 11, 2024
Ceramic work of Nantwich artist shortlisted for prestigious show

Ceramic work of Nantwich artist shortlisted for prestigious show

A local artist taught at evening classes in Nantwich could have her work displayed by the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts Annual Open Exhibition in London.

Barbara Barlow began to study art when she first moved to Nantwich in 2006.

April 11, 2024
Plan to install new Automaton Clock in Nantwich Civic Hall

Plan to install new Automaton Clock in Nantwich Civic Hall

Town councillors are bidding to install a new “Automaton Clock” in Nantwich Civic Hall. The project would involve engineering students from Crewe and Nantwich.

The idea emerged as town councillors and engineers discussed if it was possible to repair the broken Millennium Clock in the Cocoa Yard in Nantwich.

April 10, 2024
Review bus route from Nantwich to Leighton Hospital, councillor urges

Review bus route from Nantwich to Leighton Hospital, councillor urges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council must ensure bus routes are provided to Leighton Hospitals when it reviews the services it supports, councillors have said.

The council currently spends £2.5 million a year supporting bus services which are not commercially viable but are deemed important and socially necessary.

April 10, 2024