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Nantwich singer Dionne headlines charity TikTok event

Nantwich singer Dionne headlines charity TikTok event

When Dionne Snary began singing to her dad on Facetime during the pandemic, little did she know she was destined to become a TikTok sensation belting out numbers to thousands of followers.

The Yorkshire-born mum of two began singing in her local church as a child and although she never took it up professionally, singing has remained her lifelong passion – especially when it brings joy to others.

March 7, 2025
Cheshire East denies reports it has more than 17,000 potholes

Cheshire East denies reports it has more than 17,000 potholes

Cheshire East Council has refuted claims it has the most potholes waiting to be repaired than any other borough in England.

National newspapers carried reports this week that the authority had 17,197 potholes to repair, based on a study of reports on Fix My Street website.

March 7, 2025
Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police are hunting burglars who raided a home in Audlem and stole cash and jewellery.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the crime which happened around 9.05pm on Wednesday (March 5).

March 6, 2025
Engineers start work on new Leighton Hospital site

Engineers start work on new Leighton Hospital site

Engineers are on site at Leighton Hospital this week to start critical ground investigation work.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plans to develop a health and care neighbourhood, which will include the new Leighton Hospital on a site north of the existing one.

March 6, 2025
CEC secures funds to extend Holiday Activities and Food Programme

CEC secures funds to extend Holiday Activities and Food Programme

A scheme providing school holiday activities and healthy meals to Cheshire East children will continue for at least one more year.

Cheshire East Council has been awarded new government funding for its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

March 5, 2025
Motorcyclist Luke Nabi with late father

Nantwich woman arrested after motorcyclist dies in road crash

A Nantwich woman has been arrested after a road collision which led to the death of a motorcyclist.

Luke Nabi, 38, had been riding his motorbike along Hall Lane in Darnhall near Winsford shortly before 7am on February 26 when he was involved in a collision with a car.

March 4, 2025
Nantwich businesswoman to tackle London Marathon for leukaemia

Nantwich businesswoman to tackle London Marathon for leukaemia

A Nantwich businesswoman and fitness enthusiast is gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime in aid of Leukaemia UK.

Becs Jackson-Jones is preparing to run the TCS London Marathon this April in aid of the life-changing charity.

March 4, 2025
Man charged following incident in Willaston

Man charged following incident in Willaston

A man has been charged with criminal damage recklessly endangering life following an incident in Willaston on Sunday.

David Taylor-Headon, of Lochleven Road, Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday March 2.

March 4, 2025
95% of Cheshire East parents receive first choice secondary school

95% of Cheshire East parents receive first choice secondary school

As many as 95% parents in Cheshire East will receive their first choice of secondary school on national offer day, the authority says.

On national offer day today (March 3), Cheshire East Council has informed thousands of parents and carers about their children’s secondary school places.

March 3, 2025
A500 “surface dressing” apology issued amid flood of complaints

A500 “surface dressing” apology issued amid flood of complaints

EXCLUSIVE
The firm behind surface dressing works on the A500 Shavington Bypass has today apologised after months of complaints from drivers.

Eurovia EST said investigations are continuing and all remedial works would be paid for by contractors.

March 3, 2025
Network Rail pledges new bridge and barriers for Nantwich station

Network Rail pledges new bridge and barriers for Nantwich station

Network Rail is to deliver a new footbridge and safety barriers at Nantwich railway station to boost safety, MP Connors Naismith said.

The Crewe & Nantwich MP and local councillors John Priest and Geoff Smith had raised safety concerns with the rail network firm previously.

March 3, 2025
Crewe man jailed for 3D firearm at house in Nantwich

Crewe man jailed for 3D firearm at house in Nantwich

Crewe man has been jailed for possessing a 3D viable firearm at an house in Nantwich as well as other firearms offences.

In the first case of its kind in Cheshire, Matthew Alcroft, from Cheyney Walk, Crewe, had a 3D printed firearm in his possession.

March 3, 2025
Nantwich girl Cleo, six, donates hair to children’s charity

Nantwich girl Cleo, six, donates hair to children’s charity

A big-hearted six-year-old from Nantwich has chopped off her long locks in aid of children with cancer.

Cleo said goodbye to more than 12 inches of her hair which she wanted to donate for the Little Princess Trust.

March 2, 2025