By Jonathan White
The heart of Nantwich is alive today on May 8th with Union flags, bunting and community spirit to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Many local shops and businesses have transformed their windows and fronts with patriotic displays and World War II memorabilia.
Cheshire Fire Service bosses have dropped prosecutions against four organisations connected with the massive blaze which destroyed the Beechmere retirement village in Crewe.
The trial into alleged breaches of fire safety regulations by four companies involved in the design, risk assessment, management and maintenance of Beechmere began yesterday (May 6) at Chester Crown Court.
Cheshire East Council has launched a bus saver pass for young people aged 16-19, offering a £1 flat fare for single journeys across the borough.
The 16-19 Bus Saver card now offers single bus fares for £1 and is valid on local bus services for journeys that start and/or finish within Cheshire East at any time.
Cheshire fire crews are tackling a large blaze in Delamere Forest.
The ongoing incident has seen roads around the forest closed, including at Station Road.
By Jonathan White
Three Nantwich men have set themselves a special 2025 fundraising challenge to raise at least £1,000 for Wingate Special Children’s Trust in Wrenbury.
Matthew Roberts and James Fay, both 34, and Gareth Roberts, 69, kicked off their endurance test at the start of the year.
A Nantwich pensioner has urged the town to get behind VE Day celebrations this week as he shares memories of his five uncles who fought in the war.
One by one the Horton brothers of Welsh Row, Nantwich – Stephen, Jim, Tom, Frank and Harry – were called to serve their country. All were in their 20s.
Nantwich Library has said farewell to a long-serving member of staff who has been at the forefront of initiatives to encourage children to read.
Hilary Howell has enjoyed 22 years working as librarian in the town.
Former Bunbury ward councillor Sarah Pochin has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election for Reform UK by just SIX votes.
Ms Pochin, who was Conservative councillor and then Independent councillor on Cheshire East, was declared the winner earlier this morning after Labour ordered a recount.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is spending a whopping £203,000 on a specialist agency to recruit top bosses to vacant posts.
The information was revealed in a freedom of information request from a member of the public.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to use a field at Walgherton near Nantwich as a dog exercise paddock have sparked objections from neighbours and the parish council.
Steve Newman has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to use part of a field at Ballaglass, off London Road, as a fully enclosed paddock for members of the public to exercise their dogs.
A Nantwich man has been jailed for trying to strangle and threatening his former partner with a weapon.
Jacob Rose, of no fixed abode in Nantwich, was sentenced to four years in prison at Chester Crown Court.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillor Janet Clowes is stepping down as leader of the Conservative group on Cheshire East Council due to ill health.
The Wybunbury councillor was rushed to hospital last month after she collapsed and was unconscious for some time.
A prolific sex offender formerly of Audlem who spent almost 30 years “living in paradise” has finally been jailed.
Richard Burrows was sentenced at Chester Crown Court today (April 30) to a total of 46 years in prison and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.
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