Human Interest

South Cheshire scouts in South Korea for World Jamboree

South Cheshire scouts in South Korea for World Jamboree

Scouts from across South Cheshire have joined 40,000 others from across the globe for the World Jamboree in South Korea.

36 young people aged from 14 to 17 travelled from Manchester Airport on a 5600-mile trip to Gunsan-si in South Korea for the two-week event between 1st to 12th August.

August 2, 2023
Detailed plans unveiled for Maylands Park development in Stapeley

Detailed plans unveiled for Maylands Park development in Stapeley

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More detailed plans have been submitted for the retail and employment phase of the controversial Maylands Park development on land at Peter de Stapleigh Way at Stapeley.

The application, for phase two of the development, follows the approval of phase one, for 188 homes, in March of this year.

August 2, 2023
Planners back concrete plant near Nantwich despite dozens of objections

Planners back concrete plant near Nantwich despite dozens of objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A retrospective application for a replacement concrete batching plant in countryside near Nantwich has been recommended for approval despite objections from two parish councils and 51 residents.

The Graham Heath Group has applied for permission for change of use from mixed storage and retail on land at Station Yard, Wrenbury Road, Aston, to general industrial use along with the provision of a replacement concrete plant.

August 1, 2023
Cllr Janet Clowes

Pet cremations site plan near Nantwich backed by planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to use a rural outbuilding near Nantwich for pet and horse cremations have been recommended for approval.

But the application, which includes two incinerators at the rural building at Doddington Mill House, off Mill Lane in Doddington, has been “called in” by local councillor Janet Clowes.

July 31, 2023
264 cat cruelty complaints in Cheshire in 2022, says RSPCA

264 cat cruelty complaints in Cheshire in 2022, says RSPCA

There were 264 cat cruelty complaints made in Cheshire last year, new figures from the RSPCA show.

And nationally, there were almost 18,000 cat cruelty complaints reported, with 1,726 logged as intentional harm incidents.

July 31, 2023
Library opening hours to be cut but stay open each day, says Cheshire East

Library opening hours to be cut but stay open each day, says Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Library opening hours will be reduced across Cheshire East as the council looks to save money.

But initial plans to close them for at least a day and half during the week have been revised following a backlash from the public during the consultation period.

July 30, 2023
Traffic signal upgrades set for major roads in Crewe, says CEC

Traffic signal upgrades set for major roads in Crewe, says CEC

Government funded highways works are set to take place at major traffic light junctions in Crewe this month, says Cheshire East Council.

The aim of the roads works on the busy Nantwich Road, Gresty Road, and Edleston Road junctions is to reduce congestion.

July 28, 2023
CEC unveils “falls prevention strategy” – days after plan to switch off street lights!

CEC unveils “falls prevention strategy” – days after plan to switch off street lights!

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has launched a new “falls prevention strategy” – just four days after councillors voted to consult the public on plans to switch off the street lights!

Around 2,275 people aged 65 and over in Cheshire East are admitted to hospital each year following a fall.

July 27, 2023
Nantwich Foodbank appeals for help as more families face poverty

Nantwich Foodbank appeals for help as more families face poverty

More families in Nantwich and surrounding rural communities are facing a hungry summer school holiday due to the cost of living.

That was the warning from many in the town who are appealing for help to stock up the increasingly busy Nantwich Foodbank.

July 26, 2023
CEC public consultation on plan to expand FlexiLink “dial a ride”

CEC public consultation on plan to expand FlexiLink “dial a ride”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents are to be asked their views on plans to extend Cheshire East’s FlexiLink ‘dial-a-ride’ bus service so more people can use it and drive passenger numbers up.

FlexiLink offers a personalised, door-to-door service and operates in a similar way to a traditional ‘dial-a-ride’.

July 26, 2023
One arrested in dramatic police chase after Crewe burglary

One arrested in dramatic police chase after Crewe burglary

A man was arrested but others escaped after a dramatic high-speed police chase across South Cheshire and into Wales.

The incident began after reports of a burglary at a house on Langley Drive, Crewe, at around 11.30am yesterday (July 25).

July 26, 2023
Work to re-open Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich underway

Work to re-open Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich underway

Work has started on the refurbishment of the Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich.

Nantwich Town Council says the work will last around eight weeks and there will be restricted access for pedestrians between Snow Hill car park and Beam Street.

July 25, 2023
Nantwich Clinic first in UK to offer new “self test” blood sampling

Nantwich Clinic first in UK to offer new “self test” blood sampling

A clinic in Nantwich is the first in the UK to offer patients pioneering new “self test” blood tests.

The Nantwich Clinic has teamed up with a company in Switzerland to offer the Bloom Lab tests which can measure levels of iron, protein and the thyroid in just minutes.

July 25, 2023