Police are appealing for witnesses after a young woman died in a multi-vehicle smash on the M6 in Cheshire.
The 19-year-old victim was a passenger in a Volkswagen Polo, one of four vehicles involved in the crash northbound between Junction 16 for Nantwich and Junction 17 Sandbach.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A timber chalet in Wybunbury due to be demolished because it was built without planning permission can remain and be used for offices, the council has said.
Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee heard the building at Little Island Livery was originally built as accommodation for a groom.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor claims school staff are quitting their jobs because of the stress caused by a problematic computer system brought in to make Cheshire East more efficient.
The Best4Business project, designed to replace the ageing business IT systems with a new cloud-based network at both Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Cheshire councils, has had issues from the outset and is massively over-budget.
Nantwich Museum has launched a new booklet which introduces readers to the town’s rich history.
“The Story of Nantwich with 36 Objects” was written by a team from the museum’s Research Group.
More than 1,500 ambulance workers have voted to strike across Cheshire and the North West.
Paramedics, emergency care assistants, call handlers and other staff are now set to walk out in the region.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A special school in South Cheshire can go ahead with expansion plans to accommodate an extra 60 pupils after Cheshire East gave permission for an extension to be built.
Springfield School caters for children and young people, between the ages of four and 19, who have autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
Nantwich Food Festival’s pre-Christmas “Drop-off and Go” collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank has been hailed a big success.
A team of Festival volunteers were given support by Joelle Warren MBE DL (Vice Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire) and Nantwich Mayor Cllr Peter Groves and his wife and Consort, Carol.
A man has been jailed after he admitted to sexually abusing a young girl in Crewe.
Martin Gill was first arrested when a stash of child abuse images were found in electronic devices.
A Nantwich charitable organisation has received a cash boost after families flocked to a fundraising night at The Bickerton Poacher pub.
The town’s Lions group, which includes businesspeople and residents, has received a donation of £3,500 from the pub which hosted a bonfire and fireworks event attracting hundreds of people.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched its Christmas fundraising campaign for 2022 with activities for local businesses and families to get involved in.
The charity’s calendar of festive events kicked off at the first Christmas Fair at Crewe Market Hall on Saturday.
A wooden footbridge in Nantwich which has been out of action for months due to its dangerous condition, is to be finally rebuilt and open in time for Christmas.
The structure provides a popular route linking Massey Close in Stapeley and Beechwood Close where local shops and takeaways are based, as well as nearby Pear Tree Primary School and Cronkinson pub.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Parking charges look set to be reviewed across Cheshire East as the council struggles to balance its books because of soaring inflation costs.
Plans to introduce pay and display in towns such as Middlewich, Sandbach and Alsager – which currently offer free parking – were scuppered last year when the highways committee voted against the plan.
A nursery in Nantwich has been classed as “Outstanding” in its latest inspection by Ofsted.
La Maternelle, based on Barony Court in Nantwich, was visited by inspectors on October 17.
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