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Suspended police officer from Nantwich faces June trial

Suspended police officer from Nantwich faces June trial

A police officer from Nantwich has appeared in court charged with three counts of assault and one of sexual assault.

Det Sgt Paul Whitehurst, 52, of Barony Road, who served With Warwickshire Police for 21 years, denied the charges at Chester Crown Court.

January 19, 2024
Nantwich cake retailer expands with new store in Altrincham

Nantwich cake retailer expands with new store in Altrincham

Nantwich firm Cheshire Cupcakes has expanded by opening a second store in Altrincham.

Company owner Rosanagh Bailey has seen her Pillory Street shop flourish over the last few years.

January 19, 2024
Te Ata Browne is Green Party candidate for Crewe & Nantwich

Te Ata Browne is Green Party candidate for Crewe & Nantwich

Green Party members in Crewe & Nantwich have selected Te Ata Browne as their parliamentary candidate for the next General Election.

She has also been selected as the Green Party candidate for the Crewe Central by-election to be held on February 8.

January 19, 2024
Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club

Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club

The annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium takes place on Friday February 9.

The event, which starts at 7pm, is organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for the club.

January 19, 2024
Understanding compensation procedures for overbooking incidents with Iberia

Understanding compensation procedures for overbooking incidents with Iberia

Overbooked flights are more than just a minor inconvenience.

They can cause you to miss the business meeting of a lifetime, a cherished friend’s wedding, and even the birth of a new family member.

January 18, 2024
Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events on Saturday 27th January 2024.

They will take place on the same day as The Sealed Knot stage their parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.

January 18, 2024
flooding in Nantwich in October 2019

Anger over CEC failure to publish report into 2019 Nantwich flooding

A Nantwich resident has blasted Cheshire East Council for failing to publish its investigation into a serious flooding event – more than four years ago!

Trevor Evans was one of a number of residents and businesses who suffered when River Weaver burst its banks in October 2019 after days of torrential rain.

January 18, 2024
Witnesses to fatal road smash in Middlewich urged to come forward

Witnesses to fatal road smash in Middlewich urged to come forward

Police are urging anyone who saw an accident which killed a 37-year-old driver in Middlewich today to come forward.

The crash happened when a Ford Focus was in collision with two HGVs on the A54 Middlewich Road.

January 18, 2024
LETTER: Cheshire East Council Budget Consultation 2024-25

LETTER: Cheshire East Council Budget Consultation 2024-25

Dear Editor,
In one of the documents of Cheshire East Council Budget Consultation, you show that central support has dropped for £55M to near zero over 10 years, then state that “The council must therefore do things differently for less”

January 17, 2024
LETTER: Boundary changes make election hard to call

LETTER: Boundary changes make election hard to call

Dear Editor
Everyone knows that there will be an election this year, and most people will be aware that boundary changes have redrawn the electoral map, so even though the polls suggest a big swing to Labour its harder to predict this one.

Sam Dixon, the popular sitting MP for the old Chester constituency, is standing for Labour in the new Chester North and Neston.

January 17, 2024
Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Wildflower planting at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

An appeal has gone out for volunteers to take part in wildflower plug planting session at Brookfield Park in Nantwich this Saturday.

Sustainable Nantwich are organising the event and want volunteers to help plant hundreds of wildflower plants which have been grown by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

January 17, 2024
One in eight posts at cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are vacant

One in eight posts at cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are vacant

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nearly an eighth of posts at Cheshire East Council are vacant as the cash-strapped authority tries to slash its wage bill to help balance its books.

Cheshire East is currently forecasting a £13 million overspend by the end of this financial year in March – but is still hoping to find a way to break even.

January 17, 2024
Cheshire East to keep “free after 3pm” car parking after public consultation

Cheshire East to keep “free after 3pm” car parking after public consultation

The “free after 3pm” car parking scheme on some Cheshire East Council car parks will be kept after the results of a public consultation.

But parking charges looks set to be introduced in most car parks where it is currently free, and charges may also be brought in on Sundays.

January 17, 2024