Human Interest

Summer of hell for Nantwich and Crewe motorists continues

Summer of hell for Nantwich and Crewe motorists continues

Motorists in Nantwich have faced further gridlock today after CEC highways allowed road closures and roadworks on key routes at the same time.

Audlem Road has been closed since Monday for a week after CEC allowed private contractors to carry out sewer connection works for new housing off Peter De Stapleigh Way.

August 14, 2024
CEC leaders consider plans to celebrate local Olympic heroes

CEC leaders consider plans to celebrate local Olympic heroes

Civic leaders say they will decide in September how to honour local Olympic heroes such as Nantwich star Bryony Page.

Bryony won Gold at Paris 2024 with her stunning trampoline routine, which completed the set after winning silver and bronze at previous Olympics.

August 14, 2024
Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich gets 2am licence approval

Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich gets 2am licence approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich has been given the go-ahead to open until 2am every day.

The venue can also play music indoors and on the terrace outside until the same time.

August 13, 2024
CEC paid out £700,000 on agency workers to cover staff sickness

CEC paid out £700,000 on agency workers to cover staff sickness

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council paid out more than £700,000 to agency workers in the last two full calendar years to cover for staff sickness.

Figures obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service through a freedom of information request also revealed 63,644 working days were lost at the council in the same period – between January 2022 and December 2023.

August 13, 2024
Controversial car wash bid in Nantwich refused by planners

Controversial car wash bid in Nantwich refused by planners

Plans for a new car wash on land close to Nantwich Town’s ground and neighbouring properties have been refused by Cheshire East planners.

The proposals sparked concerns among resident, with 34 lodging official objections to the proposal earmarked for land which is used as an overspill car park on match days.

August 12, 2024
Fire crews leave as clean-up after huge Crewe blaze continues

Fire crews leave as clean-up after huge Crewe blaze continues

Fire crews finally left the scene of the massive blaze which ripped through a disused printers building in Crewe on Friday.

Firefighters spent more than 48 hours at the scene ensuring the blaze on Catherine Street was fully extinguished.

August 11, 2024
Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm

Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm

A Nantwich farmer has spoken of his heartbreak after “loose” dogs savaged 18 of his calves in their pen.

Phil Latham made the horrific discovery on Friday night (August 9) at his farm in Chorley.

August 11, 2024
Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson after huge Crewe fire

Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson after huge Crewe fire

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the huge fire which ripped through a building in Crewe.

The massive blaze has destroyed the former Printers building on Catherine Street, off Nantwich Road.

August 10, 2024
Man charged with racial harassment after Nantwich incident

Man charged with racial harassment after Nantwich incident

A man from Shavington has been charged with racially aggravated harassment following an incident in Nantwich, Cheshire Police said.

He is among four people who have been charged this week in relation to the national disorder and violence impacting all corners of the UK.

August 9, 2024
Millfields Primary Academy to celebrate 60th anniversary

Millfields Primary Academy to celebrate 60th anniversary

Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a year of transformation and festivities.

Formerly Millfields Primary School, the institution has converted to Millfields Primary Academy and joined the North West Academies Trust (NWAT).

August 9, 2024
Five candidates battle for new MP Naismith’s Crewe West seat

Five candidates battle for new MP Naismith’s Crewe West seat

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Five candidates will battle it out in the Crewe West ward next month for a seat on Cheshire East Council.

The seat became vacant after former Labour councillor Connor Naismith was elected as the new Crewe and Nantwich MP in July’s general election.

August 9, 2024
Rumours of riots led to “staggering” calls, says Cheshire Police chief

Rumours of riots led to “staggering” calls, says Cheshire Police chief

The Chief Constable of Cheshire Police said today rumours of riots around Cheshire lad to a “staggering” number of calls to their control room.

Mark Roberts spoke out after unverified social media speculation led to many people around the county anxious over planned protests as ongoing disorder has hit the UK.

August 8, 2024
Dabbers Dash in Nantwich aiming for another award

Dabbers Dash in Nantwich aiming for another award

The “Dabbers Dash” project in Nantwich has been nominated for the same award it won last year.

Dabbers Dash was founded by Paul McIntyre in 2022 as a “virtual” Parkrun opportunity.

August 7, 2024