Candidates wishing to stand for the vacant Crewe Central seat on Cheshire East Council have until 4pm next Friday January 12 to submit their nominations.
The seat is up for grabs following the resignation of Anthony Critchley, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities and interests.
Cheshire Police arrested 1,862 people across the county as part of an operation to keep people safe during the Christmas period.
Operation Jingles, which ran from December 1, included 229 arrests made in the Crewe and Nantwich divisional area – the third highest.
The busy A51 has been closed in both directions this afternoon after serious multi-vehicle accident.
It happened close to the Reaseheath roundabout around 2pm.
Environment Agency flood warnings along the River Weaver remain in place in Nantwich.
Heavy rain has caused river levels to rise with many footpaths and bridges now almost impassable.
Fire chiefs are probing a blaze which has badly damaged a house in Shavington.
The incident happened on Sable Road at around 9pm last night (January 2).
Heavy rainfall for the past 24 hours from Storm Henk has caused localised flooding across South Cheshire.
A number of busy routes have been affected, including this flooding on A529 between Nantwich and Audlem.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert an historic building in Nantwich town centre into a beauty salon and flats have been recommended for approval.
The Gables, on Beam Street, is currently empty but was formerly used as a community club and offices.
A 23-year-old woman has been found guilty of murdering her fiancé after deliberately driving her car at him near their home in Cheshire.
Alice Wood was convicted of the murder of 24-year-old Ryan Watson at Chester Crown Court today (January 2) following a three-week trial.
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire is appealing for donations of pre-loved clothing, children’s toys and furniture to help raise vital funds for patient care.
The hospice has nine retail shops and a warehouse in popular shopping destinations throughout mid and south Cheshire, including on Pepper Street in Nantwich.
A scheme to support vulnerable people at night has been hailed a big success after taking to the streets of Nantwich over the New Year period.
Nantwich Street Angels, brought together by the Alpha Omega Women Peace Security (WPS) Foundation, are now calling for more local people to join them after proving Good Samaritans to many pub and club-goers.
A number of Cheshire residents have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list released last night (December 29).
They include a Tarporley data scientist, an information officer from Macclesfield, and two female England footballers.
The Wingate Special Children’s Trust based near Nantwich has received a £7,520 donation from Morrisons Foundation.
The trust, a charity in Wrenbury that supports children and young people with special education needs and disabilities in East Cheshire, was visited by Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to celebrate their success.
By Jonathan White
Big-hearted members of the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) have raised hundreds of pounds in their charity Christmas hamper draw.
Donations of items for the four hampers were received from NTISA members and members of the public with each hamper containing dozens of products.
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