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Police and river teams scan Weaver in search for missing teen

Police and river teams scan Weaver in search for missing teen

Police and search and rescue teams have been scouring the River Weaver and surrounding area in search for missing Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old, from Baddington, has not been seen or heard from since Friday night around 11pm.

September 1, 2024
Police appeal to find missing Nantwich teenager

Police appeal to find missing Nantwich teenager

Police are appealing for help from the public in tracing a missing 16-year-old from Nantwich.

Jonty Evans was last seen in the Queens Drive area of Nantwich between 10.45pm and 11.15pm on Friday 30 August.

September 1, 2024
Two teenagers arrested for off-road biking in Wistaston and Crewe

Two teenagers arrested for off-road biking in Wistaston and Crewe

Two teenagers have been arrested amid reports of dangerous off-road bike riding in the Wistaston and Crewe area.

Police said an 18-year-old man was arrested yesterday.

August 31, 2024
Nantwich teenager scoops national “Young Trader” honour

Nantwich teenager scoops national “Young Trader” honour

A teenager who won Nantwich Young Trader competition has gone on to scoop a national honour!

Zak Boffey, 18, was crowned Best Youth Trader at the JDL Markets competition in Nantwich for his clothing brand “Without A Cause”.

August 31, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival off to sizzling start as visitors flood in

Nantwich Food Festival off to sizzling start as visitors flood in

Thousands of visitors enjoyed the first day of the annual Nantwich Food Festival as they enjoying basking in late August sunshine.

Organisers believe it could be a record-breaking Friday as all areas of the festival were packed.

August 31, 2024
Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

Plan to “transform” Cheshire East Council submitted to Govt

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Radical plans for a “once in a generation” overhaul of cash-strapped Cheshire East Council have been submitted to the government.

The plan aims to help plug a £100 million black hole in the authority’s budget as chiefs admit the authority can “no longer do everything” and that some services will disappear altogether.

August 30, 2024
Cllr Rachel Bailey

Audlem councillor seeks “deferral” over planned car park charges

An Audlem councillor is calling for a “deferral” on plans to bring in car parking charges in Audlem.

Cllr Rachel Bailey says there should be a re-think for the village following the loss of the D&G Rural Bus Service.

August 29, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival arrives – all you need to know

Nantwich Food Festival arrives – all you need to know

Nantwich Food Festival returns tomorrow which will see the town packed with tens of thousands of visitors over the next three days.

With the weather forecast set to be warm and dry, organisers believe this year could be another record-breaker.

August 29, 2024
CEC to consult on evening and Sunday car parking charges

CEC to consult on evening and Sunday car parking charges

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are planning to introduce evening and Sunday parking charges across the borough.

The authority, facing a £100 million black hole in its budget, has opened a public consultation for the plan which will apply to most council-owned car parks across the borough.

August 28, 2024
Nantwich paralympian Andy Small in historic torch handover

Nantwich paralympian Andy Small in historic torch handover

These were the moments when Nantwich Paralympic gold medallist Andy Small completed a historic handover this week.

Andy was selected to be UK team captain for the transfer of the Paralympic torch under the sea in the Channel Tunnel with the French team.

August 28, 2024
Cheshire Fire Service to launch recruitment scheme

Cheshire Fire Service to launch recruitment scheme

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is opening its full-time firefighter recruitment window on Thursday (August 29).

The service aims to recruit a new cohort of firefighters who will begin training at the end of March 2025.

August 27, 2024
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2025 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2025 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has unveiled the 12 winners of their 2025 calendar competition.

The competition saw budding photographers submit their photos of wildlife and wild places to be featured in the calendar.

August 26, 2024
Cheshire East says devolution deal “must be good for borough”

Cheshire East says devolution deal “must be good for borough”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is meeting with government next month for talks about a possible devolution deal with Cheshire West & Chester and Warrington – but stressed it must be good for the borough.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to all councils encouraging them to enter discussions early so the government can devolve new powers over transport, skills, housing, planning and employment support.

August 26, 2024