19th century mansion near Nantwich badly damaged in fire
A 19th century timber framed mansion near Nantwich has been badly damaged by fire.
Crews across Cheshire were called to the blaze at Tilstone Fearnall on Nantwich Road, south of Tarporley.
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Council accused of “blank cheque” to raise parking charges in Nantwich
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East Council executive has denied claims next year’s budget is a ‘blank cheque’ for raising car parking charges across Cheshire East.
Draft budget plans for 2020-21 that went out to public consultation said Cheshire East Council hopes to rake in up to £4.5 million by the end of 2023-24 after a review on car parking.
Sky is limit for Reaseheath College students in 10,000ft jump for charity
Three brave students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich are looking to take to the skies to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation.
The team of 1st year Business BTech students will undertake a tandem skydive from more than 10,000ft to raise more than £1,200 for the charity.
Cheshire East bosses face battle to tackle £7.5m budget overspend
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs insist they can achieve their cost savings targets as they tackle a budget overspend estimated at £7.5 million.
Council members were warned about the funding gap for 2019-20 at last October’s full council meeting.
Call to improve “eyesore” buildings in Nantwich town centre
Empty shops and crumbling buildings are leaving “eyesore” sites across Nantwich town centre, it was claimed at Nantwich Town Council.
Councillors heard how empty and boarded up shops, as well as poorly maintained buildings, are leaving a bad impression of the town for visitors.
Welsh Row residents say double yellow lines scheme will not work
Two Welsh Row residents in Nantwich say plans to put double yellow lines down one side of the road close Malbank School are flawed.
The scheme aims to put lines on the road between Nixon’s Row and the traffic lights at Taylor Drive in a bid to prevent double parking problems which have plagued many residents.
Nantwich Civic Hall extension plans submitted to Cheshire East
Nantwich Town Council has submitted an application to extend the town’s Civic Hall.
These images show how the hall will look once the £200,000 extension has been completed on the side facing Marks & Spencer store.
Roadworks to close busy Audlem Road in Nantwich
A busy road in Nantwich is to close for two weeks to allow for road repairs.
The A529 Audlem Road will be closed from the junction with Park Road all the way to the junction with Bishop’s Wood, from January 13 to 28.
Man found dead in Crewe flat identified by police
A man found dead in a flat in Crewe, sparking a murder investigation, has been identified.
Mariusz Mokras, 41, who lived in Crewe and was originally from Poland, was found dead on January 3 in a flat on Lord Street.
Woman rescued at Bickerton after steep fall
A woman had to be rescued by fire crews after plunging down a steep bank at Bickerton near Nantwich.
Fire crews from Nantwich were called out at around 3.40pm yesterday (January 9) to Coppermine Lane, Bickerton, a popular spot for walkers.
Councillors to back badger vaccinations in bid stop culling
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs are to back badger vaccinations and take an extra step against culling on land leased out to farmers.
The authority already has a policy against badger culling taking place on its own land.
Wistaston off licence targeted TWICE by robbers, say police
An off licence in Wistaston has been targeted twice by robbers in four days, police revealed.
Bargain Booze on Kings Drive was raided on Saturday January 4 and again last night (January 8).
Nantwich Town stage festival to mark 150 years of Red Cross
Nantwich Town staged a Festival of Football to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Red Cross.
The event was supported by Nantwich Civic Hall and attended by Mayor of Nantwich, Councillor Arthur Moran.
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