Human Interest

Stunning images mark RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre’s 30th birthday

Stunning images mark RSPCA Stapeley wildlife centre’s 30th birthday

A new photography exhibition is celebrating the life-saving work of RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich.

Animal lovers submitted hundreds of entries for the exhibition, which is being held to mark the 30th birthday of the charity’s London Road site.

February 21, 2024
New Cheshire East parking charges could be increased by January 2025

New Cheshire East parking charges could be increased by January 2025

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The introduction of new parking charges across Cheshire East in October could be followed by an increase in those fees as early as next January.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) sought clarification about a further hike in prices after the highways and transport committee last month voted in favour of reviewing parking charges annually.

February 21, 2024
24-hour treadmill challenge in Nantwich for cancer children

24-hour treadmill challenge in Nantwich for cancer children

Three mums are gearing up for a 24-hour treadmill running challenge in Nantwich this weekend to raise money for children with cancer.

Diane Mason, Emma George and Izzy Cundy will be striding out on the treadmill at the Running Bear shop in Nantwich town centre this Friday and Saturday.

February 20, 2024
Cheshire East Conservatives challenge parking charges decision

Cheshire East Conservatives challenge parking charges decision

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Tories are challenging the decision to introduce parking charges in free towns and hike up prices in others saying flawed data was used and relevant information wasn’t considered.

Former council leader Rachel Bailey (Audlem, Con) has called-in last month’s highways committee decision to implement a new charging policy across Cheshire East and asked that it be referred to full council for further debate.

February 20, 2024
Nantwich pub celebrates 360 years and Good Beer Guide entry

Nantwich pub celebrates 360 years and Good Beer Guide entry

A Nantwich pub is celebrating another entry in the Campaign for Real Ale Good Beer Guide as it marks its 360th anniversary.

The Black Lion on Welsh Row has featured 14 times in CAMRA’s guide to the country’s finest pubs and notches up its place again during a special milestone year.

February 19, 2024
‘Exceptional’ Leighton Hospital nurse scoops prestigious award

‘Exceptional’ Leighton Hospital nurse scoops prestigious award

A Leighton Hospital nurse has received a prestigious award for her ‘exceptional’ work to help patients with diabetes.

Tracey Molyneux claimed the title of Advanced Clinical Practitioner of the Year for Cheshire and Merseyside.

February 16, 2024
Music album raises hundreds for South Cheshire homeless charity LATH

Music album raises hundreds for South Cheshire homeless charity LATH

By Jonathan White
A Christmas album produced by independent musicians from South Cheshire has raised £347.21 for Looking After The Homeless (LATH).

The artists – known collectively as ‘The Electric Sprout Foundation’ – each wrote and recorded an original family-friendly festive track for the 12-track album, titled ‘Snow Business’.

February 16, 2024
Cash-strapped Cheshire East applies for Govt help worth £17.6m

Cash-strapped Cheshire East applies for Govt help worth £17.6m

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council has applied to the government for exceptional financial support in the form of a capitalisation direction for up to £17.6m.

This means the council won’t receive extra money but is able to create a “negative reserve” similar to that already in place for the overspend on the special educational needs budget.

February 16, 2024
CEC councillors allowances set to be frozen for 2024-25

CEC councillors allowances set to be frozen for 2024-25

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East looks set to freeze councillor allowance rates for this financial year.

But they could allow eligible members to claim two Special Responsibility Allowances (SRA) instead of one.

February 15, 2024
Cheshire East to rubber stamp budget with 4.99% council tax rise

Cheshire East to rubber stamp budget with 4.99% council tax rise

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East looks set to rubber stamp a budget later this month which includes the expected 4.99% council tax hike and the emergency closure of three tips from April.

The corporate policy committee yesterday (Tuesday) voted by eight to five in favour of recommending the proposed 2024/25 budget to full council for approval.

February 14, 2024
Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Furious River Weaver campaigners have hit out after farm workers were caught on camera in Audlem washing thousands of litres of slurry into drains.

Environmental groups fear the slurry will now be washed into the nearby River Weaver, causing more pollution and fish deaths.

February 14, 2024
Rachel Sherwin celebrating 100th birthday at Richmond VIllage

St Mary’s Church bells ring for Nantwich lady’s 100th birthday

A Nantwich resident was given a special 100th birthday celebration when the bells of St Mary’s Church rang out for her!

Rachel Sherwin marked her centenary year at Richmond Village in Nantwich where she is a resident.

February 13, 2024
River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after fish pollution deaths

River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after fish pollution deaths

The River Weaver in Nantwich is to be re-stocked with thousands of fish this week to replace the many that died in pollution incidents last year.

Environment Agency officers have worked with Nantwich Angling Society on the re-stocking plan.

February 13, 2024