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Boy, 16, arrested in connection with stabbing in Crewe

Boy, 16, arrested in connection with stabbing in Crewe

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault in connection with a stabbing incident in Crewe.

Police say the teenager was arrested yesterday (November 25) and remains in custody.

November 24, 2020
Christmas night out indoors for Hope House Children’s Hospices

Christmas night out indoors for Hope House Children’s Hospices

Hope House Children’s Hospices will be running its “Big Night Out, In” event this December.

It will take place on the evening of December 5 and will be a live streamed event.

November 24, 2020
Planning document consultation extended by Cheshire East Council

Planning document consultation extended by Cheshire East Council

Residents and organisations in Crewe and Nantwich are being given more time to put forward their views about a number of key planning documents.

Cheshire East Council wants views on its Site Allocations and Development Policies Document and draft supplementary planning document for houses in multiple occupation.

November 24, 2020
Councillors urge Nantwich and Crewe residents to engage with car parking consultation

Councillors urge Nantwich and Crewe residents to engage with car parking consultation

Councillors across Crewe and Nantwich today urged residents to take part in a Cheshire East Council public consultation on plans to revamp car parking provision and parking charges.

Authority chiefs say results will influence plans on changes to parking provision and charges as well as “inform the future direction of how to improve transport, walking and cycling in our towns”.

November 23, 2020
Cheshire PCC secures more than £300,000 to prevent domestic abuse

Cheshire PCC secures more than £300,000 to prevent domestic abuse

A new scheme that works with perpetrators of domestic abuse to change their behaviour and protect families will be developed in Cheshire.

The scheme will be funded by the Home Office after Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner David Keane secured £233,000 in funding from their perpetrator programme fund.

November 23, 2020
Nantwich Tree of Light shining bright again in town square

Nantwich Tree of Light shining bright again in town square

The Nantwich Tree of Light is shining brightly in the town square, adorned with baubles paying tribute to loved ones.

Like last year, residents were able to donate £5 to dedicate a bauble on the tree to a loved one or a special cause.

November 23, 2020
READER’S LETTER: My aims as CEC Cycling and Walking Champion

READER’S LETTER: My aims as CEC Cycling and Walking Champion

Dear Editor,
One of my aims as a Cheshire East Councillor is to improve the safety of our roads.

Anybody in Cheshire East who has crossed roads and roundabout junctions will have either been tooted off the road, or not been ‘allowed’ to cross.

November 22, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table unveil Santa Float schedule

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table unveil Santa Float schedule

Volunteers of Crewe & Nantwich Round Table have been extra busy in the lead up to Christmas and have unveiled their annual Santa’s Float timetable.

They have pulled together a “Covid compliant” schedule for Santa to tour the streets and continue a tradition of more than 40 years.

November 22, 2020
Report calls for Cheshire-wide scheme to tackle bullying

Report calls for Cheshire-wide scheme to tackle bullying

Cheshire’s Anti-Bullying Commission has released its first report into bullying among under 25s in Cheshire.

It comes in Anti-Bullying Week and as latest ONS data reveals one in five children experienced some form of online bullying last year.

November 21, 2020
Spire Cheshire raises £445 for Cheshire Community COVID Appeal

Spire Cheshire raises £445 for Cheshire Community COVID Appeal

Spire Cheshire Hospital has raised more than £400 for Cheshire Community Foundation’s COVID Appeal.

Staff raised £445 in total for the appeal which was launched earlier this year to support local charities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

November 21, 2020
Second-half - Connor Heath rises to win the ball

Nantwich Town striker Connor Heath signs for Farsley Celtic

Nantwich Town striker Connor Heath has joined Farsley Celtic on a dual-registration deal.

The Dabbers player has joined the National League North side after a string of impressive performances.

November 21, 2020
Cheshire East Council “local lockdown” warning amid Covid case numbers

Cheshire East Council “local lockdown” warning amid Covid case numbers

Cheshire East Council has warned the number of Covid-19 cases could see the borough facing further strict restrictions when the national lockdown ends.

However, in the past week cases in the area have dropped from 248 new cases per 100,000 people to 191 per 100,000, according to the latest stats.

November 20, 2020
Home Secretary interviewed by  TV

MP Kieran Mullan backs under-fire Home Secretary Priti Patel

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has defended under-fire Tory Home Secretary Priti Patel.

Dr Mullan called her “determined” and that “nobody is perfect”, but his apparent support of Ms Patel drew anger from constituents on social media.

November 19, 2020