Human Interest

Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

A man from Wistaston has been jailed for eight years after he controlled and abused his former partner.

Timothy White, of Glaisdale Close, Wistaston, was sentenced when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday (October 17).

October 18, 2024
New £11 million car park in Crewe makes just £75 a day

New £11 million car park in Crewe makes just £75 a day

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new £11 million multi-storey car park in Crewe is raising just £75 a day in parking charges.

And that’s before the running costs are taken into account.

October 18, 2024
Sustainable Nantwich to run Barony Park “Trash Bash”

Sustainable Nantwich to run Barony Park “Trash Bash”

Sustainable Nantwich are to stage a clean-up around Barony Park this Sunday October 20.

The “Trash Bash” event will star from the car park on Middlewich Road between 10am and 12 noon.

October 18, 2024
CEC leader admits council needs to “raise its game”

CEC leader admits council needs to “raise its game”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council and a former mayor have said the council has not been run well enough since it was formed in 2009 and “needs to raise its game”.

October 18, 2024
Nantwich councillor wants fast-track of new rural bus service

Nantwich councillor wants fast-track of new rural bus service

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich councillor has urged Cheshire East to fast-track new bus contracts in the Nantwich rural area because residents have been left with no service since the end of August.

D&G Bus stopped running the 70, 72 and 73 services from September 1, impacting passengers in Nantwich, Wrenbury, Audlem and Bunbury.

October 17, 2024
Nantwich “Tree of Light” in memory of 16-year-old Jonty

Nantwich “Tree of Light” in memory of 16-year-old Jonty

This year’s “Tree of Light” in Nantwich is being dedicated to tragic 16-year-old Jonty Evans.

The tree, which is lit up outside St Mary’s Church in November, gives residents a chance to
remember the loss of loved ones and think about those less fortunate than ourselves.

October 17, 2024
Incident on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich

Arson attack on Nantwich house as five people arrested

Police and fire crews were called to an incident on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich after a house was attacked.

Unverified reports suggest the front door of a property was petrol bombed on the street.

October 16, 2024
Connor Naismith

Crewe & Nantwich MP urges Chancellor over new rail line

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has written to the Chancellor and Transport Secretary to lobby for Crewe to be a key stop on any proposed new rail line.

The letter forms part of Mr Naismith’s “#ConnectCrewe” campaign, which aims to highlight its role in the UK’s transport infrastructure and economic impact of including the town in plans for an HS2 replacement line.

October 16, 2024
Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Detectives probing the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have today released CCTV images in their latest appeal for information.

The CCTV images show two people the police would like to speak to.

October 15, 2024
Sustainability Nantwich to host Gangplank event

Sustainability Nantwich to host Gangplank event

Eco-champions Sustainability Nantwich will host a presentation award-winner Gangplank at an event this week.

The Nantwich canal boat-based spirits and preserves maker, which puts nature and the environment at the heart of everything they do, won the sustainability award at Nantwich Food Festival.

October 15, 2024
Popular Nantwich pub The Leopard to have premises licence reviewed

Popular Nantwich pub The Leopard to have premises licence reviewed

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Popular Nantwich pub The Leopard is to have its premises licence reviewed following noise complaints about a covered external dining and drinking area.

Cheshire East’s licensing sub-committee will meet next week to hear complaints from residents regarding noise from the Hunter’s Hideout at The Leopard on London Road.

October 14, 2024
Cheshire East Council refuses talk on winter fuel pensioners

Cheshire East Council refuses talk on winter fuel pensioners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is refusing to discuss measures to help vulnerable pensioners stripped of their winter fuel allowance when the full council meets next week.

The Conservatives tabled a notice of motion (NoM) calling for the council’s political group leaders to write jointly to the government.

October 14, 2024
Nantwich Aqueduct

Town councillors call for immediate Nantwich Aqueduct repairs

Nantwich Town councillors have called on the Canal & River Trust to make urgent repairs to Nantwich Aqueduct.

The 200-year-old structure – designed by Thomas Telford – was badly damaged when a heavy farm vehicle crashed into it in 2021.

October 13, 2024