Human Interest

Cheshire East Council continues with phased return of schools

Cheshire East Council continues with phased return of schools

Cheshire East Council is continuing with a phased return of school pupils from June 15, the authority confirmed today.

It follows fears that the “R value” of the coronavirus was rising in the region and some authorities further delaying schools re-opening to wider pupil population.

June 11, 2020
Nantwich councillors “not consulted” over parking charge reintroduction

Nantwich councillors “not consulted” over parking charge reintroduction

Nantwich councillors today revealed they were “not even consulted” by Cheshire East Council over a move to bring back parking charges from June 15.

The four Cheshire East councillors representing Nantwich wrote a “strongly worded” joint letter to the authority asking for an explanation.

June 11, 2020
Big-hearted Nantwich youngsters fundraise for Chester Zoo

Big-hearted Nantwich youngsters fundraise for Chester Zoo

Big-hearted youngsters in Nantwich are putting their best feet forward to raise funds for threatened Chester Zoo.

Many pupils who love to visit the nearby attraction were moved by its plight and fears over its future due to lockdown.

June 11, 2020
Citizens Advice Cheshire East hails volunteers

Citizens Advice Cheshire East hails volunteers

Citizens Advice Cheshire East has hailed its army of volunteers who have helped keep the service operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The team rallied to ensure many people could be helped over the phone or via webchat as many individuals faced financial, housing and employment worries.

June 10, 2020
1,000 sign petition to stop CEC parking charges in just 12 hours

1,000 sign petition to stop CEC parking charges in just 12 hours

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition in just 12 hours calling for Cheshire East Council not to reintroduce parking charges from June 15.

We revealed yesterday how the authority was going to bring back charges across its car parks in Nantwich, Crewe and other towns.

June 10, 2020
Chester Zoo to be allowed to reopen from Monday

Chester Zoo to be allowed to reopen from Monday

Chester Zoo will be allowed to re-open from Monday, it emerged tonight.

It follows a high profile campaign from the zoo, local politicians and thousands of supporters and visitors who signed a petition.

June 9, 2020
Nantwich emergency services baffled as town defibrillator stolen

Nantwich emergency services baffled as town defibrillator stolen

Police and paramedics in Nantwich are baffled after a life-saving defibrillator in the town centre was stolen.

The equipment was installed a few years ago outside the market centre in Nantwich so members of public could use it in emergencies.

June 9, 2020
Cheshire East car parking charges to be re-introduced

Cheshire East car parking charges to be re-introduced

Cheshire East Council is to reintroduce parking charges across Nantwich and the rest of the borough from Monday (June 15).

But the move has been criticised by Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan, who has called for a rethink.

June 9, 2020
Bentley Motors jobs announcement “bitter blow” says GMB Union

Bentley Motors jobs announcement “bitter blow” says GMB Union

GMB Union bosses say the Bentley Motors announcement to shed 1,000 jobs from is South Cheshire plant is “another bitter blow to manufacturing in the region”.

The luxury car maker told its 4,200 staff on Friday that it needed to let go almost a quarter of the workforce as the impact of the pandemic on the car industry bites hard.

June 9, 2020
Fire chiefs “cigarette” warning after five deaths in South Cheshire

Fire chiefs “cigarette” warning after five deaths in South Cheshire

Firefighters have warned of the dangers of smoking indoors after two more South Cheshire deaths in fires caused by cigarettes.

Five people have no died in the area since February, including an elderly couple in Nantwich.

June 9, 2020
Wheelyboat at Overwater Marina wins The Queen’s Award

Wheelyboat at Overwater Marina wins The Queen’s Award

Wheelyboat Services based at a marina near Nantwich has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services.

It is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their communities.

June 8, 2020
Angry Nantwich residents paint over racist graffiti in Barony Park

Angry Nantwich residents paint over racist graffiti in Barony Park

Angry Nantwich residents have painted over racist graffiti in Barony Park after a dad’s shocking photo caused an uproar.

Derice Richards took this picture of his young son Walter as they visited Barony Park at the weekend, with the graffiti clearly daubed.

June 8, 2020
Zoos minister Zac Goldsmith with Cheshire MPs Mullan, Timpson and McVey

Cheshire MPs claim breakthrough in bid to save Chester Zoo

Cheshire MPs say they have made a breakthrough in the campaign to save Chester Zoo.

Today, the MPs including Kieran Mullan of Crewe and Nantwich, and Edward Timpson of Eddisbury, say they have “secured a commitment” from Zoos Minister Zac Goldsmith.

June 7, 2020