Human Interest

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
Nantwich Youth Club wins £20,000 National Lottery boost

Nantwich Youth Club wins £20,000 National Lottery boost

Nantwich’s revamped Youth and Community Centre (NYCC) has hit the jackpot.

The community hub has been awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund.

September 9, 2024
Plans submitted for 650-home “village” near historic Crewe Hall

Plans submitted for 650-home “village” near historic Crewe Hall

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Outline plans for a new 650-home South Cheshire Growth Village on a greenfield site near historic Crewe Hall will be considered by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.

The outline application, submitted by Bloor Homes, has been recommended for approval subject to conditions.

September 9, 2024
Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Friends and family of tragic Jonty Evans have created a shrine in his memory a week on since the Nantwich teenager was found dead in River Weaver.

Police continue to investigate how the 16-year-old disappeared and was found around 48 hours later in the river close to the weir and Shrewbridge Road.

September 8, 2024
South Cheshire couple celebrate their 100th birthdays together

South Cheshire couple celebrate their 100th birthdays together

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire couple have celebrated their 100th birthdays together – marking another amazing milestone in their 78-year marriage.

Peter and Peggie Taylor, who first met in 1944 in a cocktail bar in Crewe, are still going strong.

September 8, 2024
Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines

Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines

Residents in Nantwich have hit out at workers who are leaving vehicle engines idling, causing pollution in local streets.

Nantwich Town Council has been putting up “No Idling” signs at various locations in the town, including level crossings and the bus station.

September 7, 2024
MP Connor Naismith urges probe into Nantwich mail service

MP Connor Naismith urges probe into Nantwich mail service

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith is urging the Royal Mail to look into issues with the postal service in Nantwich.

He said he has written to Emma Gilthorpe, CEO of Royal Mail, to find out why large parts of Nantwich are not receiving post for long periods of time.

September 7, 2024
Wistaston woman crowned Nantwich cake champion

Wistaston woman crowned Nantwich cake champion

A Wistaston woman has been crowned top baker after winning the Nantwich Food Festival cake competition.

Sue Window’s lemon drizzle cake wowed the judges and landed her top spot in the eagerly contested competition.

September 7, 2024