RSPCA bosses in Nantwich are urging people to be on their guard after a swan was shot and killed on the River Weaver near Winsford.
The adult female bird was spotted on the river and taken to Stapele Grange wildlife centre where x-rays (pictured) confirmed she had been shot in the head by an air rifle.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Crewe looks set to get a new smaller police station in town and a larger out-of-town base for CID officers, other departments and civilian staff.
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said he was out and about in the town centre looking for possible premises with members of the Crewe Town Board last week.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused a scheme for five holiday lodges at Faddiley near Nantwich despite planning officers recommending it for approval.
Mark Wetton sought permission for four new holiday lodges and to convert an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane.
Business cases for two major projects in Crewe have been approved by government.
Project leaders say the approval marks a milestone as Crewe Town Board believes it “shows confidence in our vision for Crewe”.
Nantwich Food Festival returns tomorrow (September 2) after three years away due to the pandemic.
The three-day event starts at 11am on Friday with a quiet hour for those who want to browse the stalls without the crowds.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has 220 job vacancies – nearly 7.5% of its posts unfilled.
The council declined to comment on what impact the vacancies are having on services.
Council chiefs say they have made “repeated attempts” to get a footbridge in Stapeley repaired but without success.
The footbridge is on privately owned developer land on the Pear Tree development, linking Massey Close with Beechwood Close and the nearby shops.
Police officers in Nantwich hailed the success of their first ever football fun day which attracted children to show off their skills.
The day was organised as part of the goal to tackle anti-social behaviour in the local area and to get children out of their house and enjoy playing sport.
BeFibre has started a major project to offer a new broadband service in Nantwich as part of a £100m private investment across the UK.
The aim is to provide residents of the town with broadband speeds 13 times faster than the the fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) coverage that currently spans much of the UK.
The RSPCA says it received 287 reports of cat cruelty in Cheshire in 2021.
National figures reveal seven cats a day suffer at the hands of humans and this is expected to increase during the summer months.
Nantwich residents are being warned about delays and disruption in the town amid a host of road schemes and utility repair works over next few weeks.
Highways bosses at Cheshire East Council say they are taking steps to “minimise the impact on local events” such as Nantwich Food Festival.
Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire have suspended their strike action after a new and improved pay offer from Arriva North West.
The company has now met drivers’ demands by tabling a new deal of £15 per hour or an 11.1% pay increase.
Network Rail has issued a warning to drivers after the latest incident at a level crossing in Nantwich.
A van crashed through the level crossing barriers on London Road yesterday (August 17).
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