Human Interest

Family of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans pay tribute to 16-year-old

Family of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans pay tribute to 16-year-old

The family of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans who was found dead in the River Weaver earlier this month have paid tribute to him.

The 16-year-old was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Mill Island/Waterlode area.

September 16, 2024
New housing fund planned by CEC for social homes

New housing fund planned by CEC for social homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to set up a housing fund so registered providers can buy open market properties to rent out as social homes.

The cash will come mainly from developer S106 contributions which were given for off-site affordable housing.

September 15, 2024
Nantwich Museum appeals for young trustees to join

Nantwich Museum appeals for young trustees to join

Nantwich Museum is on the lookout for two young people to become involved in influencing the future of the Pillory Street venue.

The museum has experienced a major period of change, especially in exhibitions and display work, and in audience engagement.

September 15, 2024
Teenagers not connected to Jonty Evans death, say police

Teenagers not connected to Jonty Evans death, say police

Two teenagers arrested by detectives probing the death of Nantwich boy Jonty Evans say they are not connected with the incident.

The two 16-year-olds, from Crewe, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were initially arrested on September 5 on suspicion of section 47 assault.

September 13, 2024
New Pauline Quirke performing arts academy to open in Nantwich

New Pauline Quirke performing arts academy to open in Nantwich

A new performing arts academy under the name of TV actress Pauline Quirke is to open in Nantwich.

PQA Nantwich will be officially unveiled on September 20, based at Malbank School & Sixth Form College.

September 13, 2024
Cheshire East to sell off land for permanent travellers site

Cheshire East to sell off land for permanent travellers site

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to sell off land it owns in Crewe so it can be used for a permanent residential Gypsy and Traveller site.

The land at Coppenhall Moss was allocated in the council’s site allocations and development policies document (SADPD) for seven permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches.

September 13, 2024
Police probing Jonty Evans death issue second appeal for CCTV

Police probing Jonty Evans death issue second appeal for CCTV

Police investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have issued another appeal for further information and CCTV footage.

Jonty, 16, was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Nantwich area.

September 12, 2024
Mystery Cheshire man scoops £1 million on Lottery

Mystery Cheshire man scoops £1 million on Lottery

A mystery man from Cheshire has become a millionaire after scooping £1 million on the National Lottery.

The local winner, who has so far wished to remain anonymous, scooped the prize in the “£1M Prize Bingo” instant win game.

September 11, 2024
Two teenagers arrested over assault following death of Jonty Evans

Two teenagers arrested over assault following death of Jonty Evans

Two teenagers have been arrested following the death of 16-year-old Jonty Evans in Nantwich.

The teenagers, from Crewe, were arrested on suspicion of section 47 assault (ABH).

September 11, 2024
Connor Naismith

Crewe & Nantwich MP defends vote to cut winter fuel payments

Crewe & Nantwich Labour MP Connor Naismith has defended his decision to vote in favour of cutting the winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.

The controversial move was voted through by majority in Parliament yesterday, despite fierce criticism from many groups.

September 11, 2024
Police crackdown on shoplifting in Crewe and Nantwich

Police crackdown on shoplifting in Crewe and Nantwich

Six more people have been charged or sentenced for shoplifting offences in Nantwich and Crewe as part of a police crackdown.

Officers from Crewe Local Policing Unit are working with businesses in the area to identify offenders and ensure they are held accountable for their actions.

September 10, 2024
Consultation launched on household waste collections

Consultation launched on household waste collections

Residents are being urged to have their say on plans for weekly food waste collections across Cheshire East – and to reduce black bin collections to every three weeks.

The collections are part of the “Simpler Recycling Scheme” legislation announced by the Government in October 2023.

September 10, 2024
Hankelow student set for Machu Picchu fundraising hike

Hankelow student set for Machu Picchu fundraising hike

A young student from Hankelow near Nantwich is set to embark on a hike of a lifetime to raise money for the HFT charity.

Anna Barber, 20, is currently studying Zoology at the University of Bangor.

September 10, 2024