Firefighters tackle blaze at a bungalow on Cheyne Walk, Nantwich
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a bungalow in Nantwich.
It happened at 10.40am on Cheyne Walk, with one fire engine attended from Nantwich and two from Crewe.
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Lorry collides with railway bridge on Whitchurch Road, Beeston
A lorry driver had a lucky escape after colliding with a railway bridge on Whitchurch Road, Beeston.
It happened at around noon on A49 close to Beeston cattle market.
University Centre Reaseheath stages graduation ceremony in Nantwich
Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath have celebrated gaining their degrees at a graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.
Watched by families and employers and applauded by passers-by, the graduates marked the completion of degrees in agriculture, business and events management, countryside conservation, equine science, food science and horticulture.
Leighton Hospital chiefs lose out on £2 million after missing A&E targets
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital bosses are missing out on more than £2 million of funding after A&E demand soared to record-breaking levels over the past year.
Fresh figures released by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust show Leighton Hospital has failed to meet the national four-hour waiting time target for A&E every month from September 2017 to August 2018.
Cheshire East Council Leader says residents need to be “more responsible” with wheelie bins
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council has backed a new replacement wheelie bin charge – and says residents need to “take greater responsibility” for their bins!
Cllr Rachel Bailey insists the controversial new wheelie bin charge is necessary to maintain what she claims is the borough’s “excellent waste and recycling services”.
Nantwich restaurant owner sentenced in court for £68,000 tax fraud
The owner of former Nantwich restaurant Red Melon has been sentenced for a £68,000 tax scam.
Ahmed Talukdar, 48, of Lime Tree Avenue, Crewe, owned the popular Red Melon restaurant in Welsh Row before it closed in 2015.
Brine Leas School opens doors for annual Activity Day
Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors to around 230 primary school pupils for its annual Activity Day.
The youngsters were actively involved in a range of practical activities – from making chocolate creatures to designing and building Lego robots.
Independent councillors call on residents to back “Change Cheshire East” petition
By Stephen Topping
Independent members of Cheshire East Council are calling on residents to get behind a petition which could shake up the way decisions are made.
The group – which includes 13 councillors – has launched the ‘Change Cheshire East’ campaign to give councillors of all political persuasions a bigger voice.
Cheshire East Council refers land transaction deals to police
Cheshire Police are to probe historical land transactions referred to them by Cheshire East Council, it has emerged today.
The council said it referred the “new matter” to the police for their consideration.
Nantwich Town Council election: Conservative candidate statement
Nantwich residents will go to the polls this week to elect a new town councillor to represent Nantwich South, after the recent death of Cllr Norma Simpson.
There are three candidates in the election, which will be held this Thursday October 4 – Richard Banks (Labour); Riddell Graham (Independent); Philip Staley (Conservative). Voters can cast votes between 7am and 10pm at Brookfield Hall, Shrewbridge Road.
Reaseheath College in Nantwich appoints new Principal
Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich has appointed Marcus Clinton as its new Principal.
Mr Clinton, who has replaced the retiring Meredydd David OBE, has been appointed Principal and Chief Executive of the leading land-based college.
Nantwich Town Council election: Independent candidate statement
Nantwich residents will go to the polls this week to elect a new town councillor to represent Nantwich South, after the recent death of Cllr Norma Simpson.
There are three candidates in the election, which will be held this Thursday October 4 – Richard Banks (Labour); Riddell Graham (Independent); Philip Staley (Conservative). Voters can cast votes between 7am and 10pm at Brookfield Hall, Shrewbridge Road.
Prolific shoplifter banned from shops across South Cheshire
This is the face of a prolific shoplifter who has been banned from entering a range of shops across Cheshire after being handed down a Criminal Behaviour Order to curb his criminality.
Andrew Nield, 37, of no fixed address, had been shoplifting for a number of years and was a blight on the business community, not only in Crewe, but the rest of Cheshire.
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