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Dog destroyed on Nantwich estate after police officers injured

Dog destroyed on Nantwich estate after police officers injured

A dog was destroyed by police at a house in Nantwich after it attacked two officers.

Police said they were called to a home on Reaseheath Way, on Kingsbourne Estate, to “make enquiries in relation to a wanted person”.

January 24, 2025
Storm Eowyn blows roof off large cheese factory near Nantwich

Storm Eowyn blows roof off large cheese factory near Nantwich

The roof of a major factory near Nantwich has been blown off onto a busy A road today as South Cheshire was battered by Storm Eowyn.

These dramatic pictures show the roof off JS Bailey cheese factory in Wardle was blown off earlier this morning.

January 24, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

A Wistaston man who managed a county lines drugs gang has been jailed after officers tracked the phone he used to advertise heroin and crack cocaine.

Harvey Etchells pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (Heroin), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (other) and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

January 24, 2025
First phase takes place of re-stocking of River Weaver in Nantwich

First phase takes place of re-stocking of River Weaver in Nantwich

The first phase of a three-year programme to re-stock River Weaver in Nantwich has taken place.

It comes 15 months after the river suffered devastating pollution incidents in 2023 which led to the deaths of thousands of fish.

January 23, 2025
Trust boss says work on new Leighton Hospital to start in 2027

Trust boss says work on new Leighton Hospital to start in 2027

A Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust boss says they are pushing for work on a new Leighton Hospital to start in early 2027.

It comes after Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed this week that the rebuild would go ahead for seven hospitals build wholly or mostly from RAAC.

January 23, 2025
Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns

Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council looks set to consult residents on cost-cutting proposals for its CCTV provision which could see the service reduced or even axed completely.

The council’s service currently operates on a 24/7 basis, 365 days of the year, including numerous cameras in around Nantwich town centre.

January 23, 2025
Cheshire East to continue paying some people to stop smoking

Cheshire East to continue paying some people to stop smoking

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to continue a scheme which sees family members of pregnant women being paid in vouchers to stop smoking.

In 2022, the council’s adults and health committee approved a financial incentive scheme to help pregnant women quit smoking.

January 22, 2025
Vital therapy for South Cheshire patients faces risk of closure

Vital therapy for South Cheshire patients faces risk of closure

Charity bosses say vital complementary therapy offered to end-of-life patients in South Cheshire could end because of a funding shortage.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is appealing for help to raise £20,000 to keep its complementary therapies service going.

January 22, 2025
MP blasts Royal Mail bosses over Nantwich and Willaston service

MP blasts Royal Mail bosses over Nantwich and Willaston service

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has slammed Royal Mail today for its “unacceptable” postal service in some parts of Nantwich and Willaston.

And he says he is still waiting for a reply from the communications company more than a month after he first contacted them.

January 22, 2025
£21 million for Cheshire East to fix our pothole-plagued roads

£21 million for Cheshire East to fix our pothole-plagued roads

More than £21 million is to be given to Cheshire East Council to fix the borough’s pothole-ridden roads.

The money is part of a £1.6 billion package of funding from the Government to local authorities around the country.

January 21, 2025
CEC leaders to press Government over winter fuel allowance

CEC leaders to press Government over winter fuel allowance

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Conservatives and Independents have pushed through a motion calling on Cheshire East Council leaders to ask the government to reinstate the winter fuel allowance – despite Labour trying to block it.

The motion was tabled by the Tories at full council in October after thousands of pensioners across the borough lost their winter fuel allowance of up to £300.

January 21, 2025
Nantwich Tractor Run raises more than £1,800 for RDA

Nantwich Tractor Run raises more than £1,800 for RDA

A festive Tractor Run in Nantwich has helped raise more than £1,800 for the Nantwich Riding for the Disabled group.

Around 40 tractors adorned with Christmas lights toured the roads in and around Nantwich back in December, thrilling many spectators.

January 21, 2025
Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

Waterlode closure adds to traffic delays in Nantwich

The two-day closure of Waterlode in Nantwich is adding to the traffic delays and queues in the town.

Cheshire East highways have closed the road from the railway hotel roundabout to the junction of Shrewbridge Road.

January 21, 2025