A South Cheshire mum who could “fill a two-seater sofa” has shed a staggering 24 STONE to fulfil a promise to her mum and dad who both died of cancer.
Sharon Blakemore looks unrecognisable after losing the weight thanks to a strict eating regime and using Gymophobics in Nantwich.
Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have unveiled the entertainment lined up for the event August 30 to September 1.
Musicians lined up to play include Baxter, Callum Joseph Wright, Oli Ng and Jim Kirkpatrick.
A blunder by Cheshire East Council means almost £20,000 of incorrect parking fines will need to be reimbursed.
The council has today apologised, admitting the error happened when 675 penalty charge notices were issued for drivers using some free car parks.
Rising Sun Nurseries in Wistaston has donated £4,000 to RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich and District Branch.
The money will help launch the charity’s fundraising drive for a much-needed cat isolation unit.
A second man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt, police have confirmed.
The manslaughter charge was added to the indictment against Nicolas Hill, 35, of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem at Liverpool Crown Court.
Cheshire has been given more than £400,000 to spend on a major project to tackle causes of violent crime among children and young people.
The project will involve a new outreach team to work with young people involved in drug dealing across Cheshire.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has called for better deals for Armed Forces personnel and their families at the annual Crewe Armed Forces Day yesterday (June 30).
She was among many hundreds who turned out for the annual event to pay tribute to men and women who currently serve or used to serve with any of the forces.
By Jonathan White
Hundreds took part in this year’s World Worm Charming Championship in Willaston as it wiggled its way to four decades of success.
The 40th World Worm Charming Championships took place in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy yesterday (June 29).
Cheshire’s East marriage service has been voted ‘best in the north west’ for the second year running.
The registration service wowed judges at the North West Wedding Awards held at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa, hosted by County Brides Magazine.
London artist and filmmaker Suki Chan has completed a month-long residency at a South Cheshire dementia care village to help put together her latest art project.
Suki, whose work has been showcased worldwide from China to USA, spent the last month at Belong Crewe.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new Aldi store in Crewe have been approved after developers vowed to spend £40,000 to protect great crested newts on the site.
Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board passed proposals for the land, off University Way, despite officers recommending it for refusal.
Classmates at a Nantwich school will see their work published in a new book after excelling in a creative writing contest.
Practically all Year 5 pupils at Highfields Academy are celebrating success in The Incredible Diary of… competition run by the Young Writers Publishing
Portal.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council will step up its efforts to hire a new chief executive this week.
A special meeting of the council’s staffing committee will take place on Friday to approve a new job description for the role.
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