Human Interest

Nantwich residents demand action against “lurker” targeting cars

Nantwich residents demand action against “lurker” targeting cars

Furious residents on a Nantwich estate are demanding action from police against a man who has targeted and stolen from vehicles for more than two years.

The “lurker” has been caught on various Ring and property cameras trying to access unlocked vehicles on the Kingsbourne development in Nantwich.

December 28, 2022
Cheshire Fire bids to raise Council Tax precept to plug £1m hole

Cheshire Fire bids to raise Council Tax precept to plug £1m hole

Cheshire Fire Authority has launched a consultation on its precept which it wants to raise by £5 per year for a typical band D household.

The authority says the amount would raise an additional £1.3 million in funding but comes as local councils and police forces are also raising precepts in a cost of living crisis.

December 28, 2022
Cheshire Fire Service taster sessions in January

Cheshire Fire Service taster sessions in January

Cheshire Fire Service is inviting people to January taster sessions for those looking to kickstart their 2023 in a new career.

The service is offering anyone who wants to see if this could be the role for them a chance to try out.

December 26, 2022
Cheshire College helps provide 400 hampers for families in need

Cheshire College helps provide 400 hampers for families in need

Cheshire College – South & West has joined forces with local businesses to support students and their families over the Christmas holidays by providing over 400 hampers.

They have packed hampers full of food, drinks, toiletries and festive treats.

December 24, 2022
Even Santa Claus made to pay for parking in Nantwich!

Even Santa Claus made to pay for parking in Nantwich!

Cheshire East Council has come in for some stick this year over its car parking policy.

But it ‘snow’ joke when they ended up charging Santa Claus during his flying visit to Nantwich today!

December 23, 2022
High Street in Nantwich closed after lorry hits shop front

High Street in Nantwich closed after lorry hits shop front

A lorry smashed into the corner of a busy charity shop in Nantwich while dozens of people browsed inside, witnesses said today.

Police have closed off High Street in Nantwich after the incident this afternoon (December 23).

December 23, 2022
Motherwell Cheshire supports more causes over festive period

Motherwell Cheshire supports more causes over festive period

Local charity Motherwell Cheshire have bumped up their resources to support people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis this Christmas.

They held a virtual Christmas Fair to offer affordable gift items for those struggling to get to the shops or who cannot afford high street prices.

December 23, 2022
Reaseheath toy collection brings Christmas cheer to hospital children

Reaseheath toy collection brings Christmas cheer to hospital children

Generous staff and students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich have donated 256 presents to bring Christmas cheer to young people spending the festive season in Leighton Hospital.

The collection was organised by the college’s Wellbeing Team and donated through a Christmas toy appeal organised annually by the Dabbers Scooter Club.

December 23, 2022
Cheshire East chiefs rejected calls for free Christmas parking

Cheshire East chiefs rejected calls for free Christmas parking

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council bosses refused to scrap parking charges until the end of the year to help high street shops because it can’t afford to lose an estimated £180,000.

Each town which has pay and display has four days free parking per year and the dates for this are decided by the relevant town or parish council.

December 22, 2022
Cheshire East bus operators to cap bus fares at £2 in New Year

Cheshire East bus operators to cap bus fares at £2 in New Year

Bus users in Cheshire East will only pay a maximum £2 fare for any local journey after Cheshire East Council agreed to follow a Government scheme.

The Department for Transport scheme encourages people to “get around for £2” and will run from January 1 to March 31.

December 22, 2022
M&Co store in Nantwich facing closure amid administration

M&Co store in Nantwich facing closure amid administration

Popular Nantwich High Street shop M&Co is facing closure after the company went into administration.

The store has been a High Street landmark for several decades and it’s reported staff were only told of the closure on Friday.

December 21, 2022
Nantwich railway project among seven to get community funds from CEC

Nantwich railway project among seven to get community funds from CEC

A wheelchair coach for a miniature railway in Nantwich is among a number of community projects to secure grant funding from Cheshire East Council.

The project has been awarded funds as part of a project to extend the service of the miniature railway to anyone in a wheelchair.

December 21, 2022
National charity submits bid to CEC to build Crewe Youth Zone

National charity submits bid to CEC to build Crewe Youth Zone

National youth charity OnSide says it has submitted a planning application to Cheshire East Council for a multi-million pound Youth Zone for Crewe’s young people.

Subject to plans being approved, they say Crewe Youth Zone will be built on the Oak Street Car Park to the south of the town centre.

December 21, 2022