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Man arrested in Nantwich amid international drug smuggling probe

Man arrested in Nantwich amid international drug smuggling probe

A man has been arrested in Nantwich as part of a police investigation into international drug importation and supply.

The arrest was made in the Wardle area of Nantwich by specialist units from regional organised crime supported by Cheshire Police.

October 29, 2023
Spooktacular visitor’s car burst into flames in Nantwich

Spooktacular visitor’s car burst into flames in Nantwich

A visitor to Nantwich Spooktacular was given a big fright when their parked car burst into flames.

The incident happened on Welshmans Lane at around 10pm last night (October 28).

October 29, 2023
CEC says it will pursue “fair and equitable” compensation over HS2 scrapping

CEC says it will pursue “fair and equitable” compensation over HS2 scrapping

Cheshire East Council bosses say they are pursuing “fair and equitable” compensation and investment from Government following the decision to scrap HS2 north of Birmingham

CEC politicians are demanding compensation for the loss of an “unprecedented economic opportunity”.

October 28, 2023
Food Festival volunteers urge residents to help Nantwich Foodbank

Food Festival volunteers urge residents to help Nantwich Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are urging locals to help Nantwich Foodbank support their clients again this Christmas.

They are staging a Drop-Off & Go event at Brine Leas School in Nantwich on Saturday November 25, between 10am-1pm.

October 27, 2023
Former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town player charged with rape

Former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town player charged with rape

Former Crewe Alex player Oliver Finney has been charged with raping a woman in Cheshire, police have confirmed.

Finney, who also played on loan at Nantwich Town, is currently playing for National League side Hartlepool United.

October 27, 2023
Dead fish following Weaver pollution incident

Clean-up of River Weaver in Nantwich continues after pollution incidents

A clean-up of the polluted River Weaver in Nantwich has been carried out by Cheshire East Council.

It comes after a large number of dead fish, birds and debris were washed up along riverside park areas in the town due to several pollution incidents.

October 26, 2023
Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

By Jonathan White
Nantwich independent music store Applestump Records has launched a new Youtube channel to help promote local artists.

The store, which sells new and second-hand vinyl records on Barker Street, is run by Steve Cook.

October 25, 2023
More than 11,000 households sign up to CEC garden waste scheme

More than 11,000 households sign up to CEC garden waste scheme

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 11,300 households in Cheshire East have so far signed up to the council’s subscription scheme to have their garden waste bins emptied from next year.

Of those, 9,500 have already paid the annual £56 charge, which has boosted the council’s coffers by £532,000.

October 24, 2023
Contaminated land issue for housing estate nearly over, says CEC

Contaminated land issue for housing estate nearly over, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says matters relating to contaminated land have “almost been resolved” on a 263-home estate which is being lived in but doesn’t have planning permission.

The recently built Coppenhall Place, on the site of the former Crewe Works off West Street, was granted planning permission in 2018.

October 24, 2023
Police chiefs confirm probe into gang of youths with weapons

Police chiefs confirm probe into gang of youths with weapons

Police chiefs have confirmed they are investigating a gang of youths who vandalised a property and threatened residents with weapons.

The incident in Nantwich last night (October 23) was caught on CCTV, showing one of the youths brandishing a home-made spear.

October 24, 2023
Gang of youths caught on CCTV vandalising Nantwich property

Gang of youths caught on CCTV vandalising Nantwich property

A gang of youths have been caught on CCTV trying to vandalise someone’s Nantwich home.

And the group of around eight aged around 12-13 appear to threaten neighbours with a home-made spear and rocks when residents confronted them.

October 23, 2023
CEC Labour’s bid to reduce CEO starting salary thwarted

CEC Labour’s bid to reduce CEO starting salary thwarted

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour’s bid to set the starting point for the salary of the council’s new chief executive at £160,000 was thwarted by the Tories and Independents who voted through £170,000.

Cheshire East is on the hunt for a new permanent top boss after Lorraine O’Donnell (pictured) left last week.

October 23, 2023
HS2 compensation should suspend parking and bin charges, says councillor

HS2 compensation should suspend parking and bin charges, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council should suspend proposed parking and green bin charges until it knows how it will be financially compensated for the scrapping of HS2, a councillor said.

Cllr Reg Kain (Lib Dem) said if the council had committed £11m to HS2, of which £8m had already been spent, then the additional £3m would be returned to the council budget.

October 23, 2023