By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have approved a 4.99% hike in council tax as part of a budget aiming to “put council finances on a sustainable footing in the long term”.
But it was a close vote with the budget being voted through by only 40 to 38, with three councillors abstaining at full council yesterday (Feb 25th).
Nantwich Police Sergeant Matthew Stonier has been honoured with the National Pubwatch Malcolm Eidmans Award, sponsored by Poppleston Allen.
The award recognises exceptional contributions by police officers or police staff in supporting Pubwatch schemes across the UK.
Big-hearted staff and youngsters at a Stapeley nursery have helped raise more than £1,500 for a hospice caring for seriously and terminally ill children.
Parklands Day Nursery chose to support Claire House Children’s Hospice throughout 2025.
Cheshire Police are warning Nissan Navara owners across Crewe and Nantwich to be vigilant following nine thefts in the past two months.
Six vehicles Navaras have been stolen from Warrington, one from Crewe and Chester, and two from Congleton since January 1st this year.
The transfer of powers from Parliament to Cheshire and Warrington has been confirmed as the region heads towards devolution.
The Parliamentary Order to formally establish the combined authority has been approved and signed by Minister for Devolution, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP.
Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was badly injured in a collision with a van.
The incident happened on Manor Way in Crewe at around 12.50am on Sunday (February 22nd)
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council has been granted exceptional financial support from the government for the third year so it can balance its books, writes Belinda Ryan.
The authority was informed yesterday its request for £35 million for the next financial year has been agreed in principle.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 275 new homes on fields in Nantwich have moved a step closer.
Seddon Homes wants to build the properties on land to the east of Broad Lane at Stapeley.
Police are probing a serious assault in Nantwich town centre in the earlier hours of Saturday.
The incident in the alleyway close to Home Bargains has left a 19-year-old man from Crewe in hospital with serious injuries.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Sixty-nine holiday cabins are proposed for Moss Wood on the Cholmondeley Estate near Nantwich.
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) screening report has been submitted to Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester councils by Lanarca on behalf of Wyld Cabins in partnership with Cholmondeley Estate.
A special tribute was paid to young Nantwich motorcyclist Josh Stockton at an Oulton Park track event.
Members of Rebel Ryderz turned up in their droves to honour “Stocko” at the No Limits Track Days event yesterday (February 21st).
Fire crews tackled a van fire after the vehicle burst into flames on a busy road in Nantwich.
The incident happened at around 7.30am yesterday (Saturday February 21st) on Chester Road in Acton, close to the Bluestone Lights.
Crewe & Nantwich MP says he is pressing administrators for clarity over unpaid wages for employees who have lost their jobs after the closure of Nantwich engineering company Gilks.
Nantwich News revealed last week how Gilks (Nantwich) Ltd announced it was going into administration after more than 60 years of trading.
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