The clean up is underway after Storm Darragh left a trail of damage and flooding across South Cheshire this weekend.
A Flood Warning remains in place along the River Weaver in Nantwich, with levels up to 1.92m higher than normal, says the Environment Agency.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is looking to fill six top jobs and is prepared to pay more than £750,000 in total for the right people.
The advertisements for the top posts come at a time when the council, which is predicting a £20 million overspend at the end of this financial year, is slashing services.
A young Stapeley pupil has been chosen ahead of more than 270 entries to win MP Connor Naismith’s Christmas card competition.
Oliver Kostic, aged nine, a pupil at Stapeley Broad Lane primary school, will now see his design posted off to the Prime Minister as well as other MPs and dignitaries.
Police are appealing to the public for help in locating a wanted man from Nantwich.
Gregory Burgess is wanted in relation to a theft.
Supporters turned out in force to a Great Gatsby ball raising money for the organisation behind the Nantwich Street Angels initiative.
Alpha Omega Women Peace & Security (WPS) Foundation welcomed around 200 people to the event raising awareness and funds for its safeguarding activities in South Cheshire.
TV star Martin Clunes is backing Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled’s new crowdfunding campaign to purchase a ‘Horse of Hope’ and specialist equipment.
The Doc Martin actor, who is President of the British Horse Society, has thrown his weight behind the fundraising drive to replace Patrick – a well-loved and trusty steed now retired from the charity after five years of service.
Late night shopping proved a ‘big success’ in Nantwich with the organiser paying tribute to fellow traders as “simply the best”.
More than 30 stores joined in the shopping spectacular on Thursday night which also included entertainment and Nantwich Market Hall opening late.
Residents can now access the live A&E waiting times at Leighton Hospital online.
The times are now being featured on the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust website.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Richer residents should consider putting their hands in their pockets to help fund Cheshire East’s libraries, one councillor has claimed.
Cllr Mary Brooks (Macclesfield, Lab) was speaking as the environment and communities committee as it approved a new libraries strategy which means some will see opening hours reduced.
Top premium restaurant chains are eyeing one of Nantwich’s most iconic buildings, Churche’s Mansion.
The historic grade 1 listed building, one of the oldest in the town dating back more than 400 years, is currently up for sale at £1.85 million.
Three-weekly black bin collections will be introduced across Cheshire East from April 2026 – despite heavy opposition from residents and some councillors.
The environment and communities committee voted narrowly by seven to six yesterday (Wednesday) to change to a three-weekly collection, with one councillor saying “the fact is we can’t afford to not do this”.
A South Cheshire charity supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse has received a cash boost as it braces for a seasonal surge in cases.
MyCWA, known as Cheshire Without Abuse, has launched a Christmas appeal which it hopes will raise money to support adult and child victims.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has met with MPs across Cheshire and Staffordshire to discuss rail development and projects that could benefit the counties.
The meeting was hosted by Sarah Edwards MP and included representatives from Northern Powerhouse Partnership, West Midlands Combined Authority, HS2 Ltd, High Speed Rail Group, West Coast Partnership Development and Avanti West Coast.
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