Human Interest

Family of Elle Morris to stage fundraiser on her 18th birthday

Family of Elle Morris to stage fundraiser on her 18th birthday

Family and friends of brave Elle Morris are to stage a Cystic Fibrosis fundraising event on what would have been the youngster’s 18th birthday.

The Nantwich youngster who courageously fought CF died in 2018 after undergoing a double lung transplant.

October 2, 2023
Cheshire East councillor speaks out about suicidal feelings

Cheshire East councillor speaks out about suicidal feelings

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has spoken publicly about having to seek medical help because he wanted to take his own life – but said he still doesn’t know why he suddenly felt suicidal.

Cllr Stewart Gardiner was speaking at a meeting of the health and wellbeing board during a discussion on the Cheshire East self-harm and suicide prevention action plan.

October 2, 2023
Tree of Light to return to Nantwich on October 29

Tree of Light to return to Nantwich on October 29

The popular Tree Of Light is to return to Nantwich town square in the run up to Christmas.

The tree enables residents to remember loved ones by hanging lit baubles on the branches for a small donation to charity.

September 29, 2023
Cheshire Police operation targets safety of people in town centres

Cheshire Police operation targets safety of people in town centres

Cheshire Police chiefs have hailed the success of an operation in busy town centres like Nantwich aimed at making people feel safer.

Operation Yellow Redeemed involved officers and partner organisations taking to the streets of Nantwich, Crewe, Congleton, Chester, Warrington, Stockton Heath and Culcheth.

September 29, 2023
Hunt for driver who crashed into college worker’s car and fled

Hunt for driver who crashed into college worker’s car and fled

A Cheshire College employee was left ‘fuming’ after she found her vehicle smashed up and almost certainly written off in the car park as she left work.

Fenella Williams found her Ford Focus seriously damaged on the passenger’s side at the college’s South Cheshire campus in Crewe.

September 28, 2023
New Cheshire East protection order targets dog fouling

New Cheshire East protection order targets dog fouling

Cheshire East Council has extended a public space protection order to clamp down on dog fouling in the borough.

The authority says it’s one of three extended orders aimed at anti-social behaviour offences

September 28, 2023
Cheshire East leaders’ letter to Prime Minister over HS2 decision

Cheshire East leaders’ letter to Prime Minister over HS2 decision

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s leaders have written to the Prime Minister over the speculation surrounding the future of HS2 and called for an urgent meeting before any decision is taken.

The government has so far refused to confirm or deny speculation that the route north of Birmingham is to be scrapped as the cost spirals.

September 27, 2023
Nantwich car park charges set to rise under CEC plans

Nantwich car park charges set to rise under CEC plans

Residents in Nantwich are being urged to air views on Cheshire East Council’s proposed changes to parking arrangements and charges.

It could see parking costing £1 an hour on some car parks in Nantwich, including Bowling Green and Church Lane.

September 25, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich MP calls on Government to stand by pledge on HS2

Crewe & Nantwich MP calls on Government to stand by pledge on HS2

Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has called on his Government bosses to stand by their pledge to go ahead with Phase 2 of the HS2 high speed rail line to Crewe.

It comes as speculation grows that the Tory Government could scrap the line from Midlands to the North West to save up to £150 billion as costs soar.

September 25, 2023
Nantwich pub facing planning probe over “second bar” complaints

Nantwich pub facing planning probe over “second bar” complaints

A popular Nantwich pub is facing a planning enforcement investigation after it emerged its new “second bar” does not have planning permission.

Residents living on the boundary of The Leopard pub, owned by Joules Brewery, have complained about noise and privacy invasion from “The Hunter’s Hideout” which opened in April.

September 25, 2023
Three of Cheshire East’s seven waste recycling sites could close

Three of Cheshire East’s seven waste recycling sites could close

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Up to three of Cheshire East Council’s seven household waste sites could close in the future, a council report has revealed.

Councillors on the environment and communities committee will be asked to give officers the go-ahead to draft a public consultation to go out next year.

September 23, 2023
Swimmer from Nantwich completes 999 charity challenge

Swimmer from Nantwich completes 999 charity challenge

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich swimmer who took on a 999 challenge in the summer has raised more than £1,000 for St Luke’s Hospice.

Oliver Daly, 37, swam nine miles, walked 99km, and cycled 999km as part of the challenge.

September 23, 2023
Sporty Acton CE Primary Academy in Nantwich goes platinum

Sporty Acton CE Primary Academy in Nantwich goes platinum

Pupils at a primary school in Nantwich are at the top of their game when it comes to sports.

Acton Primary Academy’s hard work in delivering sport has been recognised with the Platinum School Games Mark Award.

September 22, 2023