Human Interest

Latest figures show crime falling in Cheshire, say police

Latest figures show crime falling in Cheshire, say police

New figures by the Office for National Statistics show Cheshire is one of the safest places across England and Wales.

They say there has been a 6.8% reduction in the number of recorded crimes, in contrast to the national average decrease of 0.9%.

April 25, 2024
Plans submitted for car wash and valeting site at Nantwich Town

Plans submitted for car wash and valeting site at Nantwich Town

Plans have been submitted to build and open a new car wash and valeting service on land at Nantwich Town FC.

The site, which would employ six people, is for land at the junction of Waterlode and Reaseheath Way, to the south of the football club’s car park.

April 24, 2024
Cheshire firefighters head to Ukraine to deliver vital supplies

Cheshire firefighters head to Ukraine to deliver vital supplies

Cheshire firefighters have joined the latest convoy to Ukraine to deliver vital vehicles and equipment.

Three fire engines and a midi fire engine, donated by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, join the largest UK fire and rescue convoy yet.

April 23, 2024
Prolific shoplifter of stores in Nantwich and Crewe in court

Prolific shoplifter of stores in Nantwich and Crewe in court

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from entering a number of convenience stores across Nantwich and Crewe as part of efforts to tackle his offending. Christopher Russell, also known as Christopher Sedgley, was issued with a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 22 April. It follows multiple shoplifting incidents across South Cheshire. As a result,[Read More…]

April 23, 2024
Man jailed for sharing intimate images of Cheshire East woman

Man jailed for sharing intimate images of Cheshire East woman

A man who shared intimate and private images of a woman from Cheshire East which had been taken nearly two decades ago has been jailed.

Mark Harrison appeared at Chester Crown Court today (April 22) after previously pleading guilty to the offences.

April 22, 2024
Nantwich residents honoured at Salt of the Earth awards

Nantwich residents honoured at Salt of the Earth awards

Inspiring people and organisations have been honoured at the Nantwich Mayor’s “Salt of the Earth” awards.

A number of awards were dished out by Nantwich Town Council Mayor Cllr Stephanie Wedgwood at the Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 22, 2024
New “Tunnels Echo” film to be shot in Nantwich and Crewe

New “Tunnels Echo” film to be shot in Nantwich and Crewe

Filming is under way in Nantwich and Crewe on a new feature film called “Tunnels Echo”.

And production teams behind the movie are appealing for local people and organisations to get involved!

April 21, 2024
Costa Coffee set to move into former M&Co outlet in Nantwich

Costa Coffee set to move into former M&Co outlet in Nantwich

Costa Coffee are applying to move their Nantwich outlet to the former M&Co store on the High Street.

The company is set to relocate from its current position on Church Lane in Nantwich.

April 20, 2024
Heightened police presence ahead of Crewe Alex v Wrexham game

Heightened police presence ahead of Crewe Alex v Wrexham game

Police say they are boosting presence significantly in Crewe and Nantwich tomorrow ahead of the Crewe Alex v Wrexham match.

They say “additional measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of all those attending”.

April 19, 2024
93% of Cheshire East parents receive first preference primary school

93% of Cheshire East parents receive first preference primary school

Up to 93% of Cheshire East parents have received their first preference primary school for September 2024, the authority said.

The figures were revealed after parents and carers received their choices on national primary school offer day (April 16).

April 18, 2024
Who are the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates?

Who are the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates?

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East residents will get their chance on May 2 to vote in the election for the county’s next Police and Crime Commissioner.

The job of the PCC is to hold the police to account.

April 17, 2024
Cheshire East Council fail to repair faulty A500 street lamps five months on

Cheshire East Council fail to repair faulty A500 street lamps five months on

Cheshire East highways chiefs have failed to repair around 15 faulty street lamps near one of the busiest road junctions in the region – despite knowing for five months

Several motorists have reported the faulty lighting on the A500 on approach to junction 16 of the M6 as well as the B5078 off the same roundabout.

April 17, 2024
Nantwich girl undergoes world first brain surgery at Alder Hey

Nantwich girl undergoes world first brain surgery at Alder Hey

A young Nantwich girl has undergone a world first Deep Brain Stimulation operation using pioneering new technology at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Hayley, eight, underwent the surgery to help treat dystonic cerebral palsy.

April 17, 2024