Human Interest

Villagers in Shavington mark Remembrance with community garden

Villagers in Shavington mark Remembrance with community garden

Villagers in Shavington have teamed up to show community spirit for their annual Community Remembrance Garden.

More than a 600 people have been involved in contributing to the garden outside St Mark’s Church, Shavington.

November 11, 2023
Man jailed for historic sexual offences against boys in South Cheshire

Man jailed for historic sexual offences against boys in South Cheshire

A man who was found guilty of 24 counts of sexual abuse against five teenage boys in Crewe has been jailed for 23 years.

Anthony Spelman, 57, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court today (November 10) for three counts of rape, two counts of indecency with a child and 19 counts of indecent assault.

November 10, 2023
Plan for 7% rise in Nantwich Council tax precept sparks councillors row

Plan for 7% rise in Nantwich Council tax precept sparks councillors row

A plan to increase the Nantwich Town Council portion of Council Tax by 7% in 2024-25 sparked a heated debate among town councillors.

The town council’s draft budget was put to the council last night at Brookfield Hall.

November 10, 2023
Manned police helpdesk will NOT reopen in Nantwich, says chief

Manned police helpdesk will NOT reopen in Nantwich, says chief

The helpdesk at Nantwich Police Station on Beam Street will remain closed as it is no longer “viable”.

That was the message from Supt Claire Jesson when she spoke to Nantwich Town Council last night.

November 10, 2023
Nantwich Angling Society seek to build new river fishing stages

Nantwich Angling Society seek to build new river fishing stages

Members of Nantwich Angling Society are campaigning to install three new fishing stages along the River Weaver in Nantwich.

The society says the idea will help to make the group more accessible to older members.

November 10, 2023
Cheshire Police Operation Apollo tops 100 years jail terms in first year

Cheshire Police Operation Apollo tops 100 years jail terms in first year

Cheshire Police’s Operation Apollo targeting the “county lines” drug trade has topped more than 100 years of jail terms in its first 12 months.

Drugs, cash, weapons, and luxury items have also been seized in the past year along with multiple arrests and convictions made since its launch, says the force.

November 9, 2023
New Nantwich primary school opening delayed by a year

New Nantwich primary school opening delayed by a year

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A new primary school which was due to open in Nantwich in 2024 has been delayed for a year because of legal, planning and cost-related issues.

Planning permission was granted in June for the new 210-pupil Kingsbourne Academy on the Kingsley Fields development.

November 8, 2023
CEC may run own care homes to due to private sector costs

CEC may run own care homes to due to private sector costs

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council may be forced to run its own care homes for the first time in decades as the price of commissioning private sector services is spiralling.

The council recently forecast a budget shortfall of £18.7m by the end of this financial year.

November 8, 2023
Remembrance ceremony at Nantwich Town game with Bootle

Remembrance ceremony at Nantwich Town game with Bootle

By Jonathan White
A Remembrance ceremony by the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion, took place before last night’s Nantwich Town vs Bootle match.

The ceremony commemorated the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

November 8, 2023
Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

A new police station is to be built to serve Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire Police has revealed.

The station will be built on land off David Whitby Way, near to the A500 Shavington bypass.

November 4, 2023
New virtual ward service aims to cut Leighton Hospital admissions

New virtual ward service aims to cut Leighton Hospital admissions

A new service launched by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) aims to offer patients treatment at home and avoid hospital admission.

The virtual ward service is provided by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), as part of a programme of NHS virtual wards that is rolling out across the UK.

November 4, 2023
Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Volunteer police officers in Cheshire are being given the option to be equipped with Tasers.

Cheshire Police is set to become the first Home Office police force in the North West to equip its volunteer officers with the weapons.

November 3, 2023
Four leisure centres facing closure as CEC budget cuts deepen

Four leisure centres facing closure as CEC budget cuts deepen

Four leisure centres run by Cheshire East Council could be closed as the authority’s budget crisis deepens.

The authority is desperate to find almost £20 million of savings this year

November 2, 2023