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Fire crews attend kitchen blaze in Nantwich house

Fire crews attend kitchen blaze in Nantwich house

Fire crews were called to a kitchen fire at a family home in Nantwich last night (June 13).

The incident happened at around 9pm at a property on Talbot Way, in Stapeley.

June 14, 2024
Seven arrested following disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe

Seven arrested following disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe

Seven youths have been arrested by police after a series of disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe last night (June 12).

Officers said they received a number of reports of incidents in Crewe and Nantwich involving a group of youths.

June 13, 2024
“Railway House” in Nantwich returned to its former glory

“Railway House” in Nantwich returned to its former glory

An iconic home in Nantwich has been returned to its former glory by a local business.

The “Railway House” sits next to the level crossing on London Road in Nantwich.

June 13, 2024
Crescent Garage in Nantwich to close after death of owner

Crescent Garage in Nantwich to close after death of owner

The popular Crescent Garage in Nantwich is to close permanently after the sad death of its 91-year-old owner John “Jack” Field.

The family-run outlet has announced it is closing for good after tomorrow (June 14).

June 13, 2024
RNLI fundraisers from Audlem and Nantwich in Royal day out

RNLI fundraisers from Audlem and Nantwich in Royal day out

Two local RNLI fundraisers enjoyed a royal day out when they attended the charity’s 200th anniversary garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Janet Maughan, of Overwater Marina near Audlem, joined Christine Cottrell, a staunch supporter of the Crewe and Nantwich Branch of the RNLI for more than 20 years.

June 12, 2024
Cash-strapped CEC pay £1,300 a day for temporary finance boss

Cash-strapped CEC pay £1,300 a day for temporary finance boss

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is paying a whopping £1,298 a day for its new temporary director of finance.

Adele Taylor was appointed to the role of S151 officer on an interim basis following the resignation of Alex Thompson.

June 12, 2024
Crewe woman charged with Nantwich shoplifting offences

Crewe woman charged with Nantwich shoplifting offences

A woman from Crewe has been charged after several incidents at a convenience store on Middlewich Road in Nantwich, police said.

Officers were called out on Monday (June 10) to reports of a woman who had stolen items from a convenience store in Nantwich on several occasions over the last week.

June 12, 2024
Cheshire East voters urged to prepare for General Election

Cheshire East voters urged to prepare for General Election

Cheshire East residents are being urged to prepare ahead of the UK General Election on Thursday July 4.

Polling cards are now being delivered to registered electors who are eligible to vote.

June 12, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich Labour party campaign centre opens

Crewe & Nantwich Labour party campaign centre opens

Crewe and Nantwich Constituency Labour Party has opened a campaign office in Crewe town centre.

They say it act as a hub for the party’s bid to win the Crewe & Nantwich constituency seat for its candidate Connor Naismith in the July 4 general election.

June 11, 2024
Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

The family of an 18-year-old woman who died following a collision in Reaseheath, Nantwich, have paid tribute to her.

Josie Cartwright, from Staffordshire, was driving a red Toyota Aygo which was involved in a collision with a black Renault Clio.

June 11, 2024
Education Secretary campaigns with Tory candidate in Crewe and Nantwich

Education Secretary campaigns with Tory candidate in Crewe and Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Education secretary Gillian Keegan spent the day on the campaign trail in the Crewe and Nantwich area in the run-up to next month’s general election.

The minister was helping Crewe and Nantwich Conservative candidate Ben Fletcher in his bid to retain the seat for the Tories.

June 11, 2024
Special Needs budget reduced by £10million, says CEC

Special Needs budget reduced by £10million, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has reduced its special needs budget deficit by £10.1 million.

This means it was about £80m overspent in this area at the end of 2023/24 year instead of the predicted £90m.

June 10, 2024
Eight candidates confirmed for Crewe & Nantwich seat in general election

Eight candidates confirmed for Crewe & Nantwich seat in general election

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Eight candidates will battle it out in the general election in a bid to become the next MP for Crewe and Nantwich.

Ben Fletcher is the new Conservative candidate and will be hoping the Tories can keep hold of the seat which has had a tendency to alternate between Labour and Conservative over the past few years.

June 10, 2024