Human Interest

Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers in Audlem are to stage a march and protest this weekend against Cheshire East Council’s plan to introduce parking charges in the village.

The protest is set to take place at 11am on Saturday (November 4) starting at Tollgate Drive.

November 2, 2023
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Cheshire Police secure £1 million funding to fight anti-social behaviour

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has hailed an extra £1 million for projects that tackle anti-social behaviour in the county.

It will help fund more CCTV cameras in Crewe and new drones to help police track and follow suspects using e-scooters and e-bikes.

November 1, 2023
30,000 concessionary bus passes may not be renewed, warns Cheshire East

30,000 concessionary bus passes may not be renewed, warns Cheshire East

Nantwich residents with concessionary bus services may not have them automatically renewed under plans by Cheshire East Council.

The authority aims to minimise the number of passes it issues that go unused.

November 1, 2023
CEC shortfall rises to £18.7 million as more cuts to services likely

CEC shortfall rises to £18.7 million as more cuts to services likely

Cheshire East Council is facing further financial pressures and look set for a potential shortfall of £18.7 million in 2023/24.

This is a massive increase on the forecast deficit of £12.8m published in the first financial review earlier in 2023.

October 31, 2023
Cheshire East Council fail to re-paint “danger” Nantwich road crossing

Cheshire East Council fail to re-paint “danger” Nantwich road crossing

Cheshire East Council has so far failed to fulfil its pledge to re-paint a busy Nantwich zebra crossing – three months on since its danger was highlighted.

We revealed on August 4 how local resident Bill Pearson was told the worn away crossing between the Railway Hotel and Chic Interiors in Nantwich was “not an immediate risk”.

October 31, 2023
Employers back Wistaston charity’s ‘Women in the Workplace Pledge’

Employers back Wistaston charity’s ‘Women in the Workplace Pledge’

Health and wellbeing charity Motherwell Cheshire is inviting employers to support female members of staff by signing a special workplace pledge.

The ‘Women in the Workplace Pledge’ is a new initiative by the Wistaston-based charity to break down stigmas around women’s health including the menopause and menstruation.

October 30, 2023
Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Tree of Light’ in Nantwich was illuminated at a ceremony today (October 29).

Hundreds of people gathered outside the west doors to St Mary’s Church for a short ‘Remember with Light’ service of prayers, a hymn, a poem, and a song.

October 29, 2023
Spooktacular visitor’s car burst into flames in Nantwich

Spooktacular visitor’s car burst into flames in Nantwich

A visitor to Nantwich Spooktacular was given a big fright when their parked car burst into flames.

The incident happened on Welshmans Lane at around 10pm last night (October 28).

October 29, 2023
CEC says it will pursue “fair and equitable” compensation over HS2 scrapping

CEC says it will pursue “fair and equitable” compensation over HS2 scrapping

Cheshire East Council bosses say they are pursuing “fair and equitable” compensation and investment from Government following the decision to scrap HS2 north of Birmingham

CEC politicians are demanding compensation for the loss of an “unprecedented economic opportunity”.

October 28, 2023
Food Festival volunteers urge residents to help Nantwich Foodbank

Food Festival volunteers urge residents to help Nantwich Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are urging locals to help Nantwich Foodbank support their clients again this Christmas.

They are staging a Drop-Off & Go event at Brine Leas School in Nantwich on Saturday November 25, between 10am-1pm.

October 27, 2023
Former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town player charged with rape

Former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town player charged with rape

Former Crewe Alex player Oliver Finney has been charged with raping a woman in Cheshire, police have confirmed.

Finney, who also played on loan at Nantwich Town, is currently playing for National League side Hartlepool United.

October 27, 2023
Dead fish following Weaver pollution incident

Clean-up of River Weaver in Nantwich continues after pollution incidents

A clean-up of the polluted River Weaver in Nantwich has been carried out by Cheshire East Council.

It comes after a large number of dead fish, birds and debris were washed up along riverside park areas in the town due to several pollution incidents.

October 26, 2023
Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

By Jonathan White
Nantwich independent music store Applestump Records has launched a new Youtube channel to help promote local artists.

The store, which sells new and second-hand vinyl records on Barker Street, is run by Steve Cook.

October 25, 2023