Tributes paid to Nantwich student after tragic death
Tributes have been paid to a popular Nantwich student who has died suddenly.
Brine Leas School sixth form pupil Mary Stanway passed away on Friday morning.
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Northern Lights display dazzles South Cheshire sky watchers
Sky watchers in South Cheshire were treated to a rare dazzling display of colours from the spectacular Northern Lights.
Local photographer Stephen Morris captured these images on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Developer addresses concerns over 188-home Nantwich scheme
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A developer has relocated a play area and replaced a proposed community orchard with allotments to address concerns raised about a controversial 188-home scheme planned for Nantwich.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended councillors on the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley at its meeting in January.
South Cheshire residents in “unsaleble homes” due to contaminated land, council told
By Belinda Ryan, local democracry reporter
Residents on a South Cheshire housing estate are living in unsaleable homes with no planning permission on potentially contaminated land because a developer “appears to have put profit first”, councillors claimed.
Countryside Partnerships was given permission to build the 263-home Coppenhall Place development on the former Bombardier site in 2018 – but because it failed to deal with a condition relating to contaminated land the estate has no planning permission.
Coole Lane set to reopen on March 31, says Cheshire East
Coole Lane near Nantwich is set to re-open on March 31 – after a three-month closure to repair a culvert.
The busy route between Nantwich and Audlem was closed at Finnaker Brook between the canal bridge and Sunnyside Touring Park in early January.
South Cheshire singer and Ukrainian choir unite for fundraising song
By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire singer has teamed up with a Ukrainian choir to release a new fundraising “A Million Flags” single.
Local jazz singer Megan Lee and acclaimed Ukrainian ladies choir Czervoni Maky came together inspired by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims
A charity supporting victims of cyber crime in Cheshire has had an extra post funded by the Police & Crime Commissioner.
The Cyber Helpline, launched five years ago, supports victims of online crime by connecting them to volunteer IT and cyber security experts.
Cheshire East to set up council-run children’s homes
Cheshire East is to set up its own council-run children’s homes to provide a “loving and supportive environment” for youngsters who can’t live with their own families, writes Belinda Ryan.
The council will take over two independent homes in Crewe and Macclesfield this year, following a recent mutual decision to terminate the contract with the current commissioned provider.
Truck-mad Shavington youngster raises £2,000 with charity calendar
A lorry-mad youngster from Shavington has helped raise more than £2,000 with his calendar of pictures showing his favourite trucks.
Alfie Simcox has been taking photos of trucks for a few years and decided to put the 2023 calendar together in late 2022.
Nantwich Running Club members complete Rome Marathon
By Jonathan White
Five female members of Nantwich Running Club have completed the Rome Marathon.
The race on Saturday started in front of the Colosseum, the main symbol of the city.
Willaston councillor forces “public artwork” consultation change
A Willaston councillor has forced Cheshire East Council to ensure residents always have a say on future public artwork.
It follows the farcical installation of the “Solar Glazers” on the Jack Mills Way roundabout, which had to be removed after complaints from residents and local MP Kieran Mullan.
Some police officers quitting after just 12 months, says Cheshire PCC
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Some police officers quit after 12 months because they don’t realise the job involves working nights or dealing with dead bodies, a Cheshire police boss said.
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said he wasn’t aware of it happening locally, but he had been told that was the case by other forces.
Burst water main closes Crewe Road in Willaston
A burst water main has closed the busy Crewe Road A534 in Willaston.
A section of the route between Coppice Road and Wistaston Road remains closed today (March 19).
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