By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor has called for a review of the funding formula which sees Cheshire East allocated just a third of the amount some other councils receive for children with special needs.
Cllr Laura Crane, chair of Cheshire East’s children and families committee, is urging all councillors to lobby their MPs to ensure the funding formula is revisited as soon as possible.
Plans to open a Burger King fast food outlet at a Nantwich petrol station have been ditched, according to latest reports.
But Motor Fuel Group still plan to open a Greggs takeaway branch under amended proposals for its filling station at Morrisons supermarket on Pratchett’s Row.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is urging the county’s Chief Constable to scrap plans which could see up to 70% of the county’s PCSOs axed.
All but one of the 69 councillors present at the latest full council backed a notice of motion from Wybunbury Cllr Janet Clowes and Cllr Julie Smith calling for plans to axe 60 of the 87 roles to be rescinded.
By Claire Faulkner
You know it’s nearly Christmas when panto season starts. Oh, yes you do.
Crewe Lyceum are welcoming audiences this year with Jack and the Beanstalk from Imagine Theatre.
St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton is stepping back in time to honour the historic Battle of Nantwich with a series of engaging events on Saturday 24th January 2026.
It will coincide with the popular Holly Holy Day celebrations and the Sealed Knot’s parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.
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.
The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich has been named winner of the Beyond Inclusion Award at the Independent Gymnastics Association (IGA) Awards.
The centre had been shortlisted finalists in two categories at the awards held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
A man reported missing in the Wrenbury area has been found safe and well.
Cheshire Police scrambled their force helicopter and sent a number of patrol vehicles to help in the search at around 9.30pm last night (December 14th).
Nantwich residents are being encouraged to don their best festive gear for a Dabbers Dash in the form of a Santa Fun Run in support of YMCA Cheshire.
The free community event takes place next Saturday (December 20th) at 9am starting in Barony Park near the Cornthwaite Group John Deere dealership and finishing on Sandford Road.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has “demanded” an explanation for why the A51 Reaseheath bypass opening has been delayed yet again.
We revealed earlier this week how the long-awaited route may now not be open until at least June 2026.
By Claire Faulkner
If you enjoy a mystery with a comedy twist, then you’ll definitely enjoy the Christmas production from Nantwich Players.
The Game’s Afoot written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Sharon Dutton is a classic whodunit, which will have you guessing until the very end.
By Jonathan White
Nantwich Concert Band are keeping the festive spirit in full swing in the town with a series of Christmas performances.
They have already played at Nantwich Market with joyful Christmas carols during the Mayor’s Merry Market Day.
By Jonathan White
The South Cheshire Branch of the George Formby Society is striking up the seasonal cheer as they prepare to host their annual Ukulele Christmas Party.
The musical celebrations take place on Friday 19th December at 7:30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall.
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