By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly agreed to consult on proposals which could see some library opening hours slashed.
The vote comes amid warnings that if the council goes bust they would be closed straight away.
Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has been awarded for promoting its love of reading among pupils.
Liverpool Reading Quality Mark assessors have presented the school with a Gold Award.
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Crewe.
The incident involved a white panel van and a Royal Mail lorry on University Way.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says collecting black bins every three weeks instead of fortnightly may be the only way it can meet future legal requirements for weekly food waste pick-ups.
Tom Shuttleworth, interim director of environment and neighbourhoods, told councillors it didn’t look as if the funding being offered to implement the new weekly food waste collection scheme in 2026, would cover the council’s costs.
A driver has warned others using the A500 after teenagers were seen throwing a brick from a footbridge over the dual carriageway near Nantwich.
One driver diverted off the A500 to pursue the youths and caught up with them before calling police.
Two motorcyclists who led police on pursuits across Cheshire have been arrested after one of them ended near Nantwich.
The drama began on the M56 and involved officers from Cheshire Police Motorcycle Unit, roads and crime unit vehicles and the police helicopter.
A baby gull is recovering at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich after becoming trapped in a narrow gap between two roofs at a business in Crewe.
The bird was in difficulty after falling into an area which could not be easily accessed at a retail unit on Weston Road.
New shelters adorned with Nantwich pupils’ artwork have been unveiled at the town’s railway station.
Artwork was completed by year 5 and 6 pupils at Nantwich Academy (formerly Wyche Primary School)
By Belinda Ryan
The leader of Cheshire East Council has resigned – just before he was due to face a vote of no confidence.
Cllr Sam Corcoran (Lab) announced he was standing down as council leader at today’s (Wednesday) meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank.
A one-day festival at a pub in Nantwich will raise help Scouts rebuild these crumbling headquarters in the town.
Ravensfest is being held at the Farmers Arms in Ravensmoor this Saturday, July 20.
Nantwich wood merchants Potters have stepped in to help volunteers complete a new youth and community centre for the town.
The family firm provided the timber for a new welcome sign for the revitalised Nantwich Youth and Community Centre (NYCC), previously known as the Guy Harvey Youth Club.
Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have unveiled a host of entertainers and acts who will perform during the three-day event.
Festival Town Centre manager Graham Witter has overseen the bookings from 11am August 30 to 5pm Sunday September 1.
Nantwich councillors have backed the introduction of community parking scheme “JustPark” in a bid to make more parking spaces available in the town.
The scheme involves local businesses and residents offering spare available parking spaces at their premises via the JustPark App or website.
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