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RSPCA Stapeley Grange plea for new pigeon owners

RSPCA Stapeley Grange plea for new pigeon owners

The RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich is seeking homes for a flurry of pigeons who were rescued after being found grounded in Cheshire and Staffordshire.

Staff at RSPCA Stapeley Grange on London Road have been rehabilitating the birds, some of whom are domestic racing pigeons, after they came into the centre suffering exhaustion.

October 19, 2024
Nantwich Foodbank “Drop and Go” event set for November

Nantwich Foodbank “Drop and Go” event set for November

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are calling on the community to support Nantwich Foodbank at a special “Drop and Go” donation event.

It will take place at Brine Leas School on Saturday November 30 from 10am to 1pm, offering residents a chance to make a difference to families this Christmas.

October 19, 2024
Leighton Hospital opens new research facility after £40k funding

Leighton Hospital opens new research facility after £40k funding

A new Clinical Research Unit has opened to help Leighton Hospital staff support more studies that improve care for patients.

The Trust received £40,000 of funding from the Clinical Research Network – North West Coast to create the facility at Leighton.

October 19, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

A man from Wistaston has been jailed for eight years after he controlled and abused his former partner.

Timothy White, of Glaisdale Close, Wistaston, was sentenced when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday (October 17).

October 18, 2024
New £11 million car park in Crewe makes just £75 a day

New £11 million car park in Crewe makes just £75 a day

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new £11 million multi-storey car park in Crewe is raising just £75 a day in parking charges.

And that’s before the running costs are taken into account.

October 18, 2024
Sustainable Nantwich to run Barony Park “Trash Bash”

Sustainable Nantwich to run Barony Park “Trash Bash”

Sustainable Nantwich are to stage a clean-up around Barony Park this Sunday October 20.

The “Trash Bash” event will star from the car park on Middlewich Road between 10am and 12 noon.

October 18, 2024
CEC leader admits council needs to “raise its game”

CEC leader admits council needs to “raise its game”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The leader of Cheshire East Council and a former mayor have said the council has not been run well enough since it was formed in 2009 and “needs to raise its game”.

October 18, 2024
Nantwich councillor wants fast-track of new rural bus service

Nantwich councillor wants fast-track of new rural bus service

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich councillor has urged Cheshire East to fast-track new bus contracts in the Nantwich rural area because residents have been left with no service since the end of August.

D&G Bus stopped running the 70, 72 and 73 services from September 1, impacting passengers in Nantwich, Wrenbury, Audlem and Bunbury.

October 17, 2024
River Weaver flood warnings issued for Nantwich

River Weaver flood warnings issued for Nantwich

Two Flood Warnings have been issued for River Weaver in Nantwich after a day of heavy rain yesterday.

Many riverside paths are cut off and the river has overflowed its banks through the town.

October 17, 2024
Nantwich “Tree of Light” in memory of 16-year-old Jonty

Nantwich “Tree of Light” in memory of 16-year-old Jonty

This year’s “Tree of Light” in Nantwich is being dedicated to tragic 16-year-old Jonty Evans.

The tree, which is lit up outside St Mary’s Church in November, gives residents a chance to
remember the loss of loved ones and think about those less fortunate than ourselves.

October 17, 2024
Arson attack on Nantwich house as five people arrested

Arson attack on Nantwich house as five people arrested

Police and fire crews were called to an incident on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich after a house was attacked.

Unverified reports suggest the front door of a property was petrol bombed on the street.

October 16, 2024
Connor Naismith

Crewe & Nantwich MP urges Chancellor over new rail line

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith says he has written to the Chancellor and Transport Secretary to lobby for Crewe to be a key stop on any proposed new rail line.

The letter forms part of Mr Naismith’s “#ConnectCrewe” campaign, which aims to highlight its role in the UK’s transport infrastructure and economic impact of including the town in plans for an HS2 replacement line.

October 16, 2024
Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Detectives probing the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have today released CCTV images in their latest appeal for information.

The CCTV images show two people the police would like to speak to.

October 15, 2024