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Car park thieves target ticket machines in Nantwich and Crewe

Car park thieves target ticket machines in Nantwich and Crewe

Thieves are targeting car park ticket machines in Nantwich and Crewe, Cheshire East Council has warned.

It comes after a recent spate of thefts in which £15,000 has been stolen from pay-and-display machines across the borough.

February 3, 2020
Teenage boys charged with assault of 54-year-old in Crewe

Teenage boys charged with assault of 54-year-old in Crewe

Two teenage boys, aged 14 and 16, from Crewe have been charged following an alleged attack in the town.

A 54-year-old man from Crewe suffered a puncture wound as a result of the alleged assault in Somerville Street shortly before 3.45pm on Friday (January 31).

February 3, 2020
Former RBS bank in Nantwich could become apartments and shops

Former RBS bank in Nantwich could become apartments and shops

The former RBS bank in Nantwich town centre could be turned into apartments and shops, new plans show.

Cheshire East Council has received an application to develop the former RBS branch on Pillory Street.

February 2, 2020
Thug smashes St Mary’s Church “Creation Window” in Nantwich

Thug smashes St Mary’s Church “Creation Window” in Nantwich

A thug has smashed the stunning “creation window” at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The vandal threw a beer bottle at the window from the outside, damaging a section on the right-side of the window (pictured).

February 1, 2020
Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Hankelow

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Hankelow

Fire crews from Nantwich and Audlem tackle chimney blaze in Hankelow.

The fire broke out at the property on Park View at around 8.50pm last night (January 31).

February 1, 2020
South Cheshire charity Motherwell launches new campaign

South Cheshire charity Motherwell launches new campaign

A South Cheshire charity set up to support and inspire women and girls is launching a new campaign.

#Seeitbeit is being launched by Motherwell Cheshire to celebrate the great women of Crewe.

February 1, 2020
Nantwich Concert Band in harmony at new Highfields home

Nantwich Concert Band in harmony at new Highfields home

Nantwich Concert Band has moved to a new home in the town after striking a chord with players from across South Cheshire.

The growing group is now staging weekly Wednesday rehearsals in the school hall at Highfields Academy, Cumberland Avenue, after out-growing its old base at Brookfield Hall, Shrewbridge Road.

January 31, 2020
Milkman stabbed by teen thugs while delivering in Tarporley

Milkman stabbed by teen thugs while delivering in Tarporley

A milkman has been attacked and stabbed by teen thugs as he delivered his milk in Tarporley.

The victim was on his morning round for Briscoe’s Dairy this morning when he was attacked.

January 31, 2020
Malbank pupil injured in Waterlode accident in Nantwich

Malbank pupil injured in Waterlode accident in Nantwich

A Malbank School pupil was injured after being in collision with a car near the school entrance in Nantwich.

The incident happened as pupils were leaving the school to go home at around 3.15pm today (January 30).

January 30, 2020
Plans to scrap Cheshire East Council Cabinet delayed by 12 months

Plans to scrap Cheshire East Council Cabinet delayed by 12 months

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans to scrap Cheshire East Council’s cabinet in May and replace it with a series of decision-making committees have been pushed back by 12 months.

Councillors agreed last May that CEC should work towards introducing the new system for 2020-21, but a first proposal for how that could be carried out was turned down last November.

January 30, 2020
Cheshire Fire Service hailed by equality charity Stonewall

Cheshire Fire Service hailed by equality charity Stonewall

Cheshire Fire Service has been hailed by Stonewall as among the best LGBT+ friendly organisations in the UK.

The service is one of seven organisations from the North West to make the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity’s Top 100 Employers list for inclusivity.

January 30, 2020
Rural Nantwich lanes among 230km of roads to be axed from gritting routes

Rural Nantwich lanes among 230km of roads to be axed from gritting routes

A Cheshire East Council report shows the authority could be about to cut 230km of roads from its winter gritting routes – including a number of rural roads around Nantwich.

The Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure report, to go before councillors next week, highlights potential changes to its winter service.

January 29, 2020
Work on Barony Park perimeter fence in Nantwich to start in March

Work on Barony Park perimeter fence in Nantwich to start in March

Work on a perimeter fence around Barony Park in Nantwich to prevent unauthorised traveller camps could start in March, it has emerged.

And campaigners who viewed detailed drawings of the plans this week, hope it will lead to the park gaining “green flag status”.

January 29, 2020