Human Interest

Nantwich Walled Garden Society earns more support

Nantwich Walled Garden Society earns more support

Nantwich Walled Garden Society (NWGS) has earned more support from residents in its bid to save the historic walled gardens from development.

The society says it had an “excellent response” at their stall at the Societies Spectacular in Nantwich Town Square last weekend.

July 9, 2022
Mum begs CEC to rethink A530 diversions after baby’s near death journey

Mum begs CEC to rethink A530 diversions after baby’s near death journey

A Wistaston mum has begged council bosses to revise A530 closure diversions after a heartbreaking journey almost cost the life of her nine-month-old baby.

Dawn Nelson fears that in a life critical situation, the route to Leighton Hospital is too long and slow, and is confusing for many drivers.

July 8, 2022
Edward Timpson

Cheshire MPs reaction to Boris Johnson resignation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson has said he backs Boris Johnson’s decision to resign and will support his successor.

Mr Timpson’s office released a statement after Mr Johnson told the country he is resigning but will stay on until the new leader is in place.

July 8, 2022
Cheshire East employs “experts” to review school catering service

Cheshire East employs “experts” to review school catering service

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is employing experts to review its schools catering service after it made a loss of more than £95,000 in 2021-22.

The service currently provides meals for 92 schools across the borough – this includes 86 primary, four special schools, one secondary and a pupil referral unit.

July 7, 2022
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Cheshire East Conservative leader “pleased” over Boris Johnson resignation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s Conservative group leader says she is pleased Boris Johnson has resigned but is disappointed he will continue until a new leader is selected.

Mr Johnson spoke to the nation from outside Downing Street at 12.30pm today (July 7) saying it is clearly the will of the Parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new party leader and therefore a new prime minister.

July 7, 2022
Police probe two spiking incidents on women in Nantwich

Police probe two spiking incidents on women in Nantwich

Police are investigating two spiking incidents on women in Nantwich.

The separate incidents happened at the weekend and left one victim in hospital.

July 7, 2022
Two new life-saving defibrillators installed in Nantwich

Two new life-saving defibrillators installed in Nantwich

Two new public-access defibrillators have been installed in Nantwich.

Nantwich Ambulance First Responders helped fit the Community Public Access Defibrillators (CPADs).

July 5, 2022
2021 Census results reveal changing face of Cheshire East

2021 Census results reveal changing face of Cheshire East

Census 2021 results show Cheshire East’s population has risen by almost 30,000 since the previous survey in 2011.

In total, 98% of Cheshire East population completed the 2021 Census, higher than the 97% national average.

July 5, 2022
Crewe makes shortlist of SIX to be new British Railways headquarters

Crewe makes shortlist of SIX to be new British Railways headquarters

Crewe has made a shortlist of six towns and cities in the UK in the race to be selected as the new headquarters of Great British Railways.

It was chosen with York, Bimringham, Derby, Doncaster and Newcastle-upon-Tyne out of 42 towns and cities that applied.

July 5, 2022
Barclays Bank to close Nantwich branch in September

Barclays Bank to close Nantwich branch in September

Barclays Bank customers in Nantwich have been told their branch is to close in September.

It’s the latest blow for customers who want face-to-face banking, with just two left in the town.

July 4, 2022
Work underway to stabilise Nantwich canal embankment

Work underway to stabilise Nantwich canal embankment

Specialist contractors are working to stabilise the damaged Nantwich canal embankment.

It’s believed a large crack and uneven surface of the towpath close to Nantwich aqueduct above Welsh Row has been caused by movement of the embankment.

July 3, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in bottom six for A&E waiting times

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in bottom six for A&E waiting times

Latest statistics have placed Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in the bottom six in England for hitting A&E waiting time targets, says a report.

It says the trust – which runs Leighton Hospital – only managed to ensure 59.9% of patients in A&E were admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours of arrival in May.

July 2, 2022
Nantwich police helpdesk to be axed as Constabulary changes approved

Nantwich police helpdesk to be axed as Constabulary changes approved

Nantwich police station is among a number which will no longer have a helpdesk for residents to report to.

Cheshire Police has moved ahead with plans to limit helpdesks to just five stations in the county, including Crewe

July 1, 2022