Former Bunbury ward councillor Sarah Pochin has been selected by Reform UK as their candidate for the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election.
Ms Pochin, who was Conservative councillor and then Independent councillor on Cheshire East, will stand for Nigel Farage’s Reform at the by election which is expected to take place on May 1.
Leighton Hospital chiefs are launching a large-scale “public engagement” programme starting in Nantwich later this week.
Called the “Big Conversation”, it’s aimed at gathering insights from staff, patients, and the community to shape the future of healthcare.
A pensioner from Tarporley who went missing sparking a police search and appeal has been found dead, it was confirmed today.
Patricia Hadler, 85, was last seen on Friday (March 21) and police were increasingly concerned for her welfare.
Time is running out for local residents to have a say on plans to overhaul how local democracy works in Cheshire, writes Belinda Ryan.
A public consultation is to end on April 13.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s deputy leader is being stalked and some councillors don’t feel safe in their own homes because of abuse and harassment from the public.
The problem has increased to such an extent, the council set up a task and finish group to look into the issue.
Sustainable Nantwich and Nantwich Bookshop have teamed up to help recycle piles of used pill packets.
Drug blister packs are made of a composite of plastic and aluminium foil which they say is very difficult to recycle.
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey wants to donate a public access defibrillator to Nantwich.
And the firm is appealing for help to find a home it in the town.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Children vaping at schools in Cheshire East are not just using nicotine but other substances as well, the director of education has said.
Claire Williamson told Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board that vaping was becoming a real concern for headteachers in the borough.
Three men from London were arrested and a machete found as police investigated an attempted burglary in Shavington.
The suspects ere arrested in the early hours on Monday (March 17) after officers spotted two BMW cars acting suspiciously in the Crewe South area.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.
Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.
A new partnership between Nantwich Youth and Community Centre and local police officers aims to build trust between young people and law enforcement, organisers say.
It’s hoped the partnership will provide youngsters with a chance to engage with police in a “positive and constructive manner” and break down barriers.
Rail bosses say they are considering options to improve the troublesome Newcastle Road level crossing in Nantwich.
There have already been a number of incidents at the crossing in 2025.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Redrow Homes is eyeing plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6 hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.
The current site comprises open fields and grassland.
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