Human Interest

Bridgemere Show Gardens formally relaunched

Bridgemere Show Gardens formally relaunched

Bridgemere Show Gardens near Nantwich have been officially unveiled after being restored to their former glory.

The gardens, now owned by Blue Diamond Group, have undergone extensive restoration and rejuvenation.

May 23, 2022
Cheshire East employ firm to review school transport provision

Cheshire East employ firm to review school transport provision

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has employed a company to review its home to school transport provision as the cost soars.

The council says the costs of travel support for children and young people have increased significantly over recent years and are continuing to put pressure on its budget.

May 21, 2022
CEC Leader Sam Corcoran re-elected after Tory challenge

CEC Leader Sam Corcoran re-elected after Tory challenge

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour’s Sam Corcoran fought off a Tory challenge to be re-elected as leader of Cheshire East Council – but one of his own councillors refused to vote for him.

Cheshire East has been run by a joint Labour/Independent administration since the 2019 local elections with Cllr Corcoran as council leader.

May 21, 2022
Cheshire Police Commissioner makes “Safer Streets” round 4 bid

Cheshire Police Commissioner makes “Safer Streets” round 4 bid

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer says he has submitted more bids to the Government’s Safer Streets Fund.

The bids are aimed at securing more funding for tackling crime and supporting victims in the county.

May 21, 2022
Nantwich schools and businesses team up for Jubilee celebration

Nantwich schools and businesses team up for Jubilee celebration

Nantwich schools, businesses and the town’s museum are teaming up for a joint initiative to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Nantwich Educational Partnership (NEP) has approached nine businesses in Nantwich to seek space in their windows to showcase the artistic talents of the town’s young people.

May 20, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust appoints new Chief Executive

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust appoints new Chief Executive

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Ian Moston as its new Chief Executive.

Mr Moston has 18 years’ NHS board level experience with a track record of NHS service improvement and innovation.

May 20, 2022
Man jailed for killing pedestrian on Crewe crossing and driving away

Man jailed for killing pedestrian on Crewe crossing and driving away

A man has been jailed for seven years after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Crewe and driving away.

William Bratton was travelling along Macon Way in a white van when he hit Joshua Spender, 23.

May 20, 2022
The Cat FM earns small-scale DAB licence from Ofcom

The Cat FM earns small-scale DAB licence from Ofcom

Crewe and Nantwich community radio station The Cat FM has won a DAB licence from Ofcom.

The station was among the winners of the round 2 bid to provide SSDAB (small-scale DAB) Radio in the North West.

May 18, 2022
Shavington and Nantwich Town councillor is new Cheshire East Mayor

Shavington and Nantwich Town councillor is new Cheshire East Mayor

The new Mayor of Cheshire East is Nantwich Town councillor and Shavington ward borough councillor David Marren.

Cllr Marren takes over the chains of office from outgoing Mayor, Cllr Sarah Pochin, who represents Bunbury ward.

May 18, 2022
Plans to expand South Cheshire special school set to be approved

Plans to expand South Cheshire special school set to be approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a special school in South Cheshire and provide an extra 80 places for children with severe learning difficulties look set to be approved next week.

Springfield School in Crewe is the only school in the south of the borough for children and young people with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

May 17, 2022
Drink driver jailed for killing dad and injuring daughter in horror smash

Drink driver jailed for killing dad and injuring daughter in horror smash

A man who killed a dad and seriously injured a daughter following a collision in Blakelow near Nantwich has been jailed for 12 years.

Mark Taylor, of Railway Street, Crewe, was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment when he appeared at Chester Ccrown Court yesterday (May 16)

May 17, 2022
Residents object to re-opened Worleston pub’s licence bid

Residents object to re-opened Worleston pub’s licence bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A village pub which has been renovated added an outdoor dining area to cater for any customers’ concerns following the Covid pandemic, a licensing committee heard.

The Royal Oak at Worleston near Nantwich has recently reopened after undergoing a full refurbishment.

May 15, 2022
Cheshire East Council’s fostering service makes vital appeal

Cheshire East Council’s fostering service makes vital appeal

Cheshire East Council has launched an urgent appeal for more local people to consider fostering.

It comes as a national fortnight celebrates the work of foster carers across the borough.

May 14, 2022