Human Interest

Cheshire Police to roll out anti-burglary “kits” for residents

Cheshire Police to roll out anti-burglary “kits” for residents

A new crime-fighting tool which Cheshire Police say will help protect homes from burglaries is being rolled out in the county.

The SelectaDNA forensic coding solution is placed on household items such as jewellery, laptops and TVs.

November 15, 2021
Drivers in lucky escape after Nantwich crash leaves car on roof

Drivers in lucky escape after Nantwich crash leaves car on roof

Two drivers had a lucky escape after a collision at a busy Nantwich junction left one car on its roof.

Both occupants escaped uninjured from the accident which happened at the traffic lights where the A51, Elwood Way and Peter de Stapleigh Way meet.

November 15, 2021
Nantwich Town pays Remembrance respects before game

Nantwich Town pays Remembrance respects before game

By Jonathan White
Players, staff, supporters and Forces veterans joined to stage a pre-match Remembrance ceremony before Nantwich Town’s game with Grantham.

The ceremony, organised by the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion, took place on the pitch prior to the FA Trophy 1st Round Proper match at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

November 14, 2021
New Christmas bin collection dates released by Cheshire East

New Christmas bin collection dates released by Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has announced its 2021 Christmas bin collection schedule.

Ansa – Cheshire East Council’s wholly-owned environmental services company – will be placing information stickers on black bins of households whose normal collections fall on bank holidays.

November 12, 2021
Popular Nantwich pub Leopard set for expansion

Popular Nantwich pub Leopard set for expansion

The owners of the Leopard pub in Nantwich have unveiled plans to expand and add a new garden room.

Joules Brewery, which owns the London Road venue, say the extension is needed to meet the demand from the shift from drinking occasions to dining occasions.

November 12, 2021
Nantwich Food Festival call on Christmas help for Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival call on Christmas help for Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are urging residents to help Nantwich Foodbank support their clients this Christmas.

Latest figures estimate one in five of the general population live below the poverty line.

November 11, 2021
Nantwich among 5 Cheshire East parishes in local heritage project

Nantwich among 5 Cheshire East parishes in local heritage project

Nantwich and Audlem are among five places chosen as part of a local heritage project run by Cheshire East Council.

The idea of the project is to update its list of historic landmarks and places in the borough.

November 11, 2021
Year Six SATS “completely unfair” in 2022, claims CEC councillor

Year Six SATS “completely unfair” in 2022, claims CEC councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has said it is “completely unfair” year six SATS are going ahead next year and asked whether the council plans to challenge it.

Cllr Laura Smith (Crewe South, Lab) told a meeting of the children and families committee she had an interest because she has a child in year six.

November 11, 2021
46% of Cheshire East parents consent to school Covid vaccines

46% of Cheshire East parents consent to school Covid vaccines

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nearly half the parents approached in Cheshire East have consented to their children receiving the Covid vaccination in schools.

Mark Bayley, head of service for education infrastructure and outcomes at the council, said 46% had so far agreed.

November 10, 2021
Cheshire Police launch charity canine crime-fighter calendar

Cheshire Police launch charity canine crime-fighter calendar

A fundraising calendar showcasing the role of Cheshire Police’s canine crimefighters has been launched.

Each month features one of the force’s dogs in action, highlighting the work they do supporting armed operations, chasing criminals and searching for missing people.

November 10, 2021
Reaseheath College and First Bus launch zero emission training

Reaseheath College and First Bus launch zero emission training

Reaseheath College and industry partner First Bus have launched UK’s first bus and coach engineering academy training apprentices in green technology.

The new academy opened this month in Nantwich on the A51 site formerly occupied by vehicle recycling company Synetiq.

November 10, 2021
Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich awarded Green Flag status

Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich awarded Green Flag status

Large sections of Cheshire canals including the Shropshire Union near Nantwich have been awarded Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy.

The awards, now in their third decade, are given to outdoor spaces that boast best environmental standards, are beautifully maintained and have excellent visitor facilities.

November 9, 2021
Cheshire Police video warning on imitation firearms

Cheshire Police video warning on imitation firearms

A new Cheshire Police video warns people of the dangers of carrying BB guns and imitation firearms following recent incidents in the county.

Police chiefs want to highlight how dangerous it is to carry an imitation firearm who may mistakenly think they are “just having a laugh”.

November 9, 2021