Wind, snow and ice – crazy weekend of Cheshire weather
It’s been an interesting few days’ of weather in Cheshire – even by UK standards.
Destructive winds and rain of Storm Arwen on Friday and Saturday, followed by heavy snowfall on Sunday.
Human Interest
Cheshire East plans 1.99% Council Tax rise for next FOUR years
Cheshire East Council is proposing to increase Council Tax for thousands of residents by 1.99% for the next four years.
The authority says the proposal is necessary because of increased demand for vital services.
60 domestic abuse offenders arrested in Cheshire in 72 hours
An operation aimed at targeting domestic abuse perpetrators in Cheshire led to 60 arrests in a 72-hour crackdown.
Cheshire Police ran Operation Guardians to target those suspected of committing domestic abuse while boosting the support available to victims and families.
Storm Arwen closes roads and rail services across Cheshire
Storm Arwen caused travel chaos across Cheshire as high winds brought down trees, blocking roads and railways.
The winds also brought down the Tree of Light in the centre of Nantwich.
Two men jailed following death of Audlem businessman
A Wybunbury man has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of the manslaughter of an Audlem businessman.
Samuel Thorpe, 26, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, was found guilty last month over the death of Adam Lovatt after a 10-day trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
Cheshire East Council launches “say hi to High Street” campaign
Cheshire East Council has launched its winter phase of the “Say ‘hi’ to the High Street” campaign.
It includes advertisements and a social media campaign featuring videos promoting Nantwich and Cheshire East’s other 10 towns in the build-up to Christmas.
Mum’s charity bid in memory of husband backed by Nantwich salon
A mum-of-two gave up her crowning glory to raise money for charities close to her heart with help from a salon in Nantwich.
Wendy Brown, 44, had her waist length hair lopped off to boost finds for the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK and Cancer Research.
New bereavement service in Nantwich earns lottery funding
Volunteers running the new Insights Listening Bereavement Service in Nantwich are celebrating after receiving funding from the National Lottery.
The £2,500 funds will support its work with people over 18 who are suffering loss, grief, and bereavement.
Young Nantwich singer in contest to be next West End star
Young Nantwich singer Sinead D’Abreu-Hayling could be the next West End star!
The 21-year-old has earned herself a spot in the grand final of national musical theatre singing competition, West End Calling.
New crossing set for Peter De Stapleigh Way, say councillors
Stapeley councillors say funding has been secured for a new Puffin crossing on the busy Peter de Stapleigh Way.
It comes just weeks after a schoolboy was hit by a car using a drop-down kerb crossing.
Plan for Walking and Cycling network in Cheshire East gets go ahead
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has given the go ahead for a plan to develop walking and cycling networks.
Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) have been developed for Crewe, Congleton, Macclesfield and Wilmslow.
Agency care staff in Cheshire East command up to £75 an hour
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Agency rates for care staff are “going through the roof” with some nursing homes having to pay £75 an hour for a qualified nurse, one of the council’s top bosses has said.
The demand for NHS and care staff is mounting with vacancies unfilled across the country.
Nantwich card shop Reflections crowned best in North
By David Harrison
Nantwich shop owners Philip and Maxine Nield have been crowned best independent greeting card retailers in the North and Northern Ireland.
The couple, who run Reflections on Pepper Street, saw off competition from more than 6,000 retailers to scoop the prestigious honour.
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