Police uncover major cannabis farm in Wrenbury near Nantwich
Police in Nantwich have uncovered a large cannabis grow operation in the Wrenbury area.
Officers say the illegal operation was discovered after a number of residents raised concerns.
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93% of parents receive first preference secondary school place
The number of parents in Cheshire East receiving an offer for first preference secondary school has dropped by 2%, figures released show.
Cheshire East Council said 93% of parents have today received offer for first preference of secondary school on national offer day.
Record turnout as thousands take part in Nantwich 10K
By Jonathan White
More than 2,100 runners laced up their trainers for the annual HSW Solicitors Nantwich 10K yesterday (March 1st).
And runners were cheered on by plenty of onlookers during the popular road race which took place in dry and mild spring conditions.
Councillor calls for pressure on Government over brownfield sites
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor says Cheshire East should call on the government to allow suitable brownfield sites to be compulsorily purchased for development to protect the open countryside.
Cllr Robert Douglas said the government’s decision to increase the annual housing requirement which meant Cheshire East no longer have a five-year land supply, has serious implications as the balance in planning decisions has been tilted in favour of developers.
Councillors secure upgrade works at Nantwich Lake car park
Nantwich Lake car park has undergone an upgrade following action by two Nantwich Town councillors.
The improvement works, carried out by Cheshire East Council Highways team, follow lobbying by Nantwich South councillors Geoff Smith and John Priest.
Cheshire East Council leaders survive “no confidence” vote
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s leader and deputy have remained in post after surviving a vote of no-confidence.
The vote was sparked by the controversy surrounding the possible development of a new town at Adlington.
Cheshire East councillors vote through 4.99% council tax hike
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 sergeant earns top Pubwatch honour
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.
Stapeley nursery raises more than £1,500 for children’s hospice
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.
Police warn Nissan Navara owners in Crewe and Nantwich amid thefts
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.
Major step as powers move from Westminster to Cheshire and Warrington
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.
Cyclist fights for life after serious collision with van in Crewe
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)
Cheshire East given “exceptional financial support” by Govt for third year
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.
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