Human Interest

Former foster carers targeted in Cheshire East recruitment bid

Former foster carers targeted in Cheshire East recruitment bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Former foster carers could soon be contacted by Cheshire East in a bid to recruit more people to look after children needing a home.

There is a national shortage of foster carers and the council said it needs to ensure its recruitment campaigns target the right people.

January 29, 2022
Car maker Bentley unveils huge electric vehicle plan for Crewe factory

Car maker Bentley unveils huge electric vehicle plan for Crewe factory

Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in South Cheshire after the company committed to investing £2.5 billion in sustainability in the next 10 years.

The announcement has been hailed a major boost for the UK economy.

January 27, 2022
Rail campaigners welcome Bill for next HS2 phase Crewe to Manchester

Rail campaigners welcome Bill for next HS2 phase Crewe to Manchester

The Crewe to Manchester leg of HS2 has moved one step closer as the legal process in Parliament to allow it to go ahead gets underway.

Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan and HS2 project champion Pete Waterman toured Crewe station to mark the occasion with new Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP.

January 26, 2022
Car trapped under Nantwich level crossing barrier

Car trapped under Nantwich level crossing barrier

A motorist who tried to drive over a level crossing in Nantwich as the barriers closed ended up wedged underneath.

Stunned onlookers and other motorists watched in horror as these images show the unnamed Mercedes driver stuck close to the railway line.

January 26, 2022
Cheshire East Conservative councillor quits party over “partygate”

Cheshire East Conservative councillor quits party over “partygate”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor who has worked in the NHS throughout the pandemic has quit the Conservative party because of the national ‘partygate’ scandal.

Cllr Nicky Wylie, has issued a joint statement with the Cheshire East Conservative Group to say she had left the Tories “in light of recent national events”.

January 25, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Holly Holy Day celebrates 50th anniversary

PIC SPECIAL: Holly Holy Day celebrates 50th anniversary

Holly Holy Day events took place in Nantwich and Acton on Saturday, writes Jonathan White.

There was no battle re-enactment this year due to the pandemic.

January 24, 2022
New @lovelynantwich image sharing platform grows in popularity

New @lovelynantwich image sharing platform grows in popularity

Nantwich people are being invited to share their love for the town by submitting their pictures to a rapidly growing social media platform.

Images that sum up the beauty, history and character of Nantwich are sought by organisers of @LovelyNantwich followed by thousands on Facebook, Twitter and and Instagram.

January 24, 2022
St Luke’s Hospice nurse honoured with title Queen’s Nurse

St Luke’s Hospice nurse honoured with title Queen’s Nurse

A nurse from St Luke’s Hospice has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by the community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute.

Kirsty Sewell-Threadgold, a specialist in lymphoedema management, has been given the honour for her high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice.

January 23, 2022
Second bird flu warning with another South Cheshire outbreak

Second bird flu warning with another South Cheshire outbreak

Health officials have confirmed another case of bird flu in Warmingham area of South Cheshire.

Cheshire East Council said today it is taking immediate measures to inform and advise local residents, partners and landowners.

January 22, 2022
CEC councillors told NOT to use ward budgets for gritting

CEC councillors told NOT to use ward budgets for gritting

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has refused to allow its councillors to use their ward budgets to pay for gritting on treacherous roads because it goes against its new winter policy.

The Labour/Independent administration axed around 100 roads from its winter gritting route when it introduced its new policy this winter – including busy rural routes like Coole Lane and Checkley Lane near Nantwich.

January 21, 2022
Nantwich pet pooch Beans is top dog on TikTok!

Nantwich pet pooch Beans is top dog on TikTok!

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich dog has become a social media sensation!

‘Beans’ is a Bernese Mountain Dog owned by Wesley Newton, and has become a massive hit on TikTok, the video-focused social network.

January 21, 2022
l-r Raj Patel, Roger Morris, Jainil Patel

Crewe vaccination centre celebrates 100,000 life-saving jabs

By Jonathan White
The Crewe Honda Centre vaccination centre has celebrated a year of giving life-saving jabs, with more than 100,000 administered.

The Crewe motorcycle dealership was transformed into a Covid vaccination centre last year and reaches the milestone of one year of operation on Sunday.

January 20, 2022
Five days for residents to have say on Cheshire Police budget

Five days for residents to have say on Cheshire Police budget

Residents in Crewe and Nantwich have a few days left to make their views known on the level of council tax people pay for their police service.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer’s survey will close at midday on Tuesday January 25.

January 20, 2022