Dishwasher sparks blaze in Willaston home
Fire crews tackled a blaze sparked by a dishwasher at a house on Balmoral Place, in Willaston.
The fire caused smoke logging to the property at around 2pm today (August 4).
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Almost all Nantwich bus services restored after collapse of GHA Coaches
Bus services in Nantwich and Crewe are almost back to normal two weeks after the collapse of one of Cheshire East’s biggest operators, GHA Coaches.
The company ceased operating on July 13, leaving Cheshire East Council’s transport management company TSS to deal with a major challenge.
More than 250 arrests as Operation Roadster hits drink and drug drivers
More than 160 drive drive arrests and more than 90 drug drive arrests were made by Cheshire Police during its Operation Roadster crackdown.
The force’s summer campaign saw officers carry out 1,074 roadside breath tests, with 163 arrests made.
Wistaston Garden Party raises almost £500 for diabetes sufferers
By Jonathan White
A Wistaston Garden Party in aid of Diabetes UK raised almost £500.
Sheena and Ken Sambrook opened up their Westfield Drive house and gardens for the annual event.
Appeal for help to keep Stapeley brownies group open
Young brownies in Nantwich are appealing for help to keep their popular Stapeley group going.
Dorothy Harris, current Brown Owl of Stapeley Brownies at Pear Tree School, is stepping down.
Wistaston Singers stage fund-raising church concert
By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers performed a fund-raising concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.
Phil Houghton was musical director and also introduced each song and soloist.
Millard & Lancaster opens new store in Tarporley
Luxury gift retailer Millard & Lancaster has opened a new store in Tarporley.
The Shrewsbury-based boutique lifestyle interiors, gift store and art gallery, opened its doors on Saturday (July 16).
Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise
Bus operators like D&G have stepped in to maintain services after GHA Coaches went in to administration.
Public services across South Cheshire were thrown into chaos after the company announced it was ceasing all operations on July 13.
GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos
Public and school transport services in South Cheshire were hit after GHA Coaches ceased trading.
The firm announced it had gone into administration last night (July 13) throwing many services into doubt.
Protect Stapeley campaigners welcome Wainhomes plan rejection
Campaigners have welcomed a decision by councillors to reject for a second time a plan to build 104 homes on land off Audlem Road in Nantwich.
The controversial plan, for land behind Brine Leas School in Stapeley, was first rejected in November by Cheshire East Council.
Burglars spark mini crime-wave in Nantwich villages
Burglars have targeted rural properties around Nantwich in a week-long mini crime-wave.
Police in Nantwich are probing nine separate break-ins of outbuildings in villages in just six days.
Cheshire Police launch operation targeting rural drivers
Rogue drivers in rural areas of South Cheshire are being targeted by a new police campaign.
Cheshire Police have launched Operation Drive Safe after concerns raised by villagers.
Vintage and Classic Transport Rally held in Shavington
By Jonathan White
Car nuts enjoyed a special treat with the 8th annual Vintage and Classic Transport Rally at The Elephant pub in Shavington.
Dozens of vehicles were on display on land at the rear of the premises off Newcastle Road.
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