Human Interest

Beechmere aftermath

30 of 150 Beechmere residents re-homed, says Cheshire East

Thirty of the 150 residents who lost everything in the Beechmere blaze in Crewe have been found permanent new homes, council chiefs say.

The massive blaze destroyed the Beechmere residential complex on Rolls Avenue on August 8.

August 31, 2019
Hundreds set to protest at Barony Park over council inaction

Hundreds set to protest at Barony Park over council inaction

Hundreds of residents could descend on Barony Park next weekend to protest against Cheshire East Council’s lack of action to protect it from unauthorised encampments.

Friends of Barony Park campaign group are organising the “peaceful protest” to show Cheshire East chiefs the strength of feeling of the community.

August 31, 2019
Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze

Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze

Fire crews across the county helped tackle a large farm blaze in Broomhall, Nantwich.

The fire, believed to have started accidentally, broke out at around 12.15pm yesterday on Heatley Lane, Broomhall.

August 30, 2019
NHS social care project in South Cheshire shortlisted for award

NHS social care project in South Cheshire shortlisted for award

An NHS and social care project to reduce time patients spend waiting to be discharged from Leighton Hospital has been shortlisted for a national award.

August 29, 2019
Legal expert backs campaigners injunction bid for Barony Park

Legal expert backs campaigners injunction bid for Barony Park

A leading barrister has backed campaigners in their bid to secure an injunction against unauthorised travellers on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Friends of Barony Park and Conservative MP candidate Dr Kieran Mullan have led calls for Cheshire East Council to apply for a court injunction.

August 28, 2019
Nantwich Food Festival window display winners unveiled

Nantwich Food Festival window display winners unveiled

The winners of the Nantwich Food Festival Window Display competition have been unveiled.

Town businesses were asked to create a window display that would catch the eyes of competition judges Food Festival President Roger Mills and his wife, Sarah.

August 28, 2019
Residents back plan to merge Cheshire’s clinical commissioning groups

Residents back plan to merge Cheshire’s clinical commissioning groups

By Stephen Topping
Plans to transform the way health and social care services are provided in Cheshire have been given support from residents.

More than three-quarters of respondents to an NHS survey have backed the proposed merger of South Cheshire, Eastern Cheshire, West Cheshire, and Vale Royal clinical commissioning groups (CCGs).

August 27, 2019
Nantwich Food Festival organisers urge visitors to use park and ride

Nantwich Food Festival organisers urge visitors to use park and ride

Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival are urging visitors to use the park and ride scheme during the three-day event.

Tens of thousands of people are expected in the town on each day during the event August 30 to September 1.

August 26, 2019
CCTV pics of missing Cheshire man released by police

CCTV pics of missing Cheshire man released by police

Officers looking for a missing man who’s car was found abandoned at Bickerton, have released CCTV images showing the clothes he was wearing when last seen.

Michael Anthony Wardle, known locally as Tony, was last seen leaving The Pheasant Inn in Higher Burwardsley near Tattenhall, where he had stayed overnight.

August 24, 2019
MP Laura Smith “disappointed” at HS2 review announcement

MP Laura Smith “disappointed” at HS2 review announcement

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith says she is “deeply disappointed” at the announcement there will be an independent review into HS2.

The review will consider a range of options, including only building Phase 1.

August 23, 2019
Home Instead Senior Care franchise for Crewe and Nantwich closes

Home Instead Senior Care franchise for Crewe and Nantwich closes

The Home Instead Senior Care franchise covering Nantwich and Crewe has ceased trading, it has been confirmed.

The franchise, called Redshank Senior Care Services, was based at Frederick House on Beam Heath Way Nantwich. It employed staff who care for elderly clients in their own homes.

August 23, 2019
Historic Black Lion pub in Nantwich to re-open

Historic Black Lion pub in Nantwich to re-open

One of Nantwich’s oldest pubs, The Black Lion, is to re-open four weeks after being forced to close.

The Welsh Row venue is to re-open on September 2 under the helm of former landlord Darren Snell, according to owners.

August 22, 2019
Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate GSCE results

Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate GSCE results

Students at Brine Leas in Nantwich are celebrating another excellent set of GCSE results.

Over 60% of Brine Leas students attained a strong pass (Grade 5 or higher) in both English and Mathematics.

August 22, 2019