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Dog found dumped in bag being cared for at Nantwich rescue shelter

Dog found dumped in bag being cared for at Nantwich rescue shelter

A dog that was dumped in a bag outside a Romanian animal shelter has been taken in by a Nantwich dog rescue to give her a better chance of adoption.

Three-year-old mixed breed Cerys was found in the Romanian village of Gura Vadului last October.

January 22, 2024
More than 20 take part in wildflower planting in Nantwich

More than 20 take part in wildflower planting in Nantwich

More than 20 people of all ages turned out for a wildflower planting even at Riverside by Brookfield Park.

The event was organised by Sustainable Nantwich working with other groups such as Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Nantwich in Bloom.

January 21, 2024
Grants scheme launches for South Cheshire voluntary groups

Grants scheme launches for South Cheshire voluntary groups

Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Cheshire East can apply for new grants.

Town and parish councils and community buildings can also apply for the Improved, Greener Community Facilities Fund.

January 20, 2024
Cheshire East Council “not at risk of bankruptcy”, says councillor

Cheshire East Council “not at risk of bankruptcy”, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is not at risk of going “bankrupt”, said its finance sub-committee chair.

And if it did ever have to trigger a S114 notice suppliers and staff would be paid, claims Cllr Nick Mannion.

January 20, 2024
Suspended police officer from Nantwich faces June trial

Suspended police officer from Nantwich faces June trial

A police officer from Nantwich has appeared in court charged with three counts of assault and one of sexual assault.

Det Sgt Paul Whitehurst, 52, of Barony Road, who served With Warwickshire Police for 21 years, denied the charges at Chester Crown Court.

January 19, 2024
Te Ata Browne is Green Party candidate for Crewe & Nantwich

Te Ata Browne is Green Party candidate for Crewe & Nantwich

Green Party members in Crewe & Nantwich have selected Te Ata Browne as their parliamentary candidate for the next General Election.

She has also been selected as the Green Party candidate for the Crewe Central by-election to be held on February 8.

January 19, 2024
flooding in Nantwich in October 2019

Anger over CEC failure to publish report into 2019 Nantwich flooding

A Nantwich resident has blasted Cheshire East Council for failing to publish its investigation into a serious flooding event – more than four years ago!

Trevor Evans was one of a number of residents and businesses who suffered when River Weaver burst its banks in October 2019 after days of torrential rain.

January 18, 2024
Witnesses to fatal road smash in Middlewich urged to come forward

Witnesses to fatal road smash in Middlewich urged to come forward

Police are urging anyone who saw an accident which killed a 37-year-old driver in Middlewich today to come forward.

The crash happened when a Ford Focus was in collision with two HGVs on the A54 Middlewich Road.

January 18, 2024
One in eight posts at cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are vacant

One in eight posts at cash-strapped Cheshire East Council are vacant

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nearly an eighth of posts at Cheshire East Council are vacant as the cash-strapped authority tries to slash its wage bill to help balance its books.

Cheshire East is currently forecasting a £13 million overspend by the end of this financial year in March – but is still hoping to find a way to break even.

January 17, 2024
Cheshire East to keep “free after 3pm” car parking after public consultation

Cheshire East to keep “free after 3pm” car parking after public consultation

The “free after 3pm” car parking scheme on some Cheshire East Council car parks will be kept after the results of a public consultation.

But parking charges looks set to be introduced in most car parks where it is currently free, and charges may also be brought in on Sundays.

January 17, 2024
Nantwich fitness group classes help donate to Foodbank

Nantwich fitness group classes help donate to Foodbank

A local fitness group in Nantwich is using the January “fitness rush” to collect for the town’s Foodbank.

Emma Wilkinson Fitness hired Worleston village hall where they are running three classes in return for donations for Nantwich Foodbank.

January 16, 2024
Five candidates battle in election for Crewe Central seat

Five candidates battle in election for Crewe Central seat

Five candidates will battle it out in the Crewe Central ward next month for a seat on Cheshire East Council.

Te Ata Brown is standing for the Green party while Kim Jamson will be hoping she can hold on to the seat for Labour.

January 16, 2024
Nephew of US war pilot “honoured” by Freedom of Nantwich

Nephew of US war pilot “honoured” by Freedom of Nantwich

The US nephew of the hero war pilot Arthur Brown said he was “overwhelmed” by the moving tributes and service held in Nantwich on Sunday.

Christopher Maus, nephew of Lieutenant Brown, travelled across to Nantwich from America to mark the 80th anniversary since Lt Brown died.

January 16, 2024