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Remembrance ceremony at Nantwich Town game with Bootle

Remembrance ceremony at Nantwich Town game with Bootle

By Jonathan White
A Remembrance ceremony by the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion, took place before last night’s Nantwich Town vs Bootle match.

The ceremony commemorated the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

November 8, 2023
Man injured after plunging from two-storey window in Nantwich

Man injured after plunging from two-storey window in Nantwich

A man was injured after plunging from a two-storey window of a flat in Nantwich.

The incident happened earlier today at a property on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich at around 8am.

November 7, 2023
Crewe councillor quits Cheshire East sparking by-election

Crewe councillor quits Cheshire East sparking by-election

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Crewe councillor has quit Cheshire East Council meaning the town faces the prospect of a by-election in the near future.

Anthony Critchley (Lab), who has represented Crewe Central on Cheshire East since 2019, resigned from the council last week.

November 7, 2023
Man arrested after incident at Vine pub in Nantwich

Man arrested after incident at Vine pub in Nantwich

A man was arrested after windows at a Nantwich pub were smashed and people inside threatened, say police.

The incident happened at the Vine Inn on Hospital Street.

November 5, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 17

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 17

The annual Nantwich Christmas lights switch on will take place on November 17.

Nantwich Town Council has unveiled the details of the event which attracts thousands of people to the town centre.

November 5, 2023
Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

A new police station is to be built to serve Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire Police has revealed.

The station will be built on land off David Whitby Way, near to the A500 Shavington bypass.

November 4, 2023
New virtual ward service aims to cut Leighton Hospital admissions

New virtual ward service aims to cut Leighton Hospital admissions

A new service launched by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) aims to offer patients treatment at home and avoid hospital admission.

The virtual ward service is provided by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), as part of a programme of NHS virtual wards that is rolling out across the UK.

November 4, 2023
Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Volunteer police officers in Cheshire are being given the option to be equipped with Tasers.

Cheshire Police is set to become the first Home Office police force in the North West to equip its volunteer officers with the weapons.

November 3, 2023
Big hearted householder’s Halloween fundraiser

Big hearted householder’s Halloween fundraiser

Kind-hearted householder has raises vital charity funds with a ghoulishly good Halloween Night!

Several householders dressed properties in colourful Halloween decorations this year.

November 2, 2023
Four leisure centres facing closure as CEC budget cuts deepen

Four leisure centres facing closure as CEC budget cuts deepen

Four leisure centres run by Cheshire East Council could be closed as the authority’s budget crisis deepens.

The authority is desperate to find almost £20 million of savings this year

November 2, 2023
Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers in Audlem are to stage a march and protest this weekend against Cheshire East Council’s plan to introduce parking charges in the village.

The protest is set to take place at 11am on Saturday (November 4) starting at Tollgate Drive.

November 2, 2023
e-scooter - cheshire police image

Cheshire Police secure £1 million funding to fight anti-social behaviour

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has hailed an extra £1 million for projects that tackle anti-social behaviour in the county.

It will help fund more CCTV cameras in Crewe and new drones to help police track and follow suspects using e-scooters and e-bikes.

November 1, 2023
30,000 concessionary bus passes may not be renewed, warns Cheshire East

30,000 concessionary bus passes may not be renewed, warns Cheshire East

Nantwich residents with concessionary bus services may not have them automatically renewed under plans by Cheshire East Council.

The authority aims to minimise the number of passes it issues that go unused.

November 1, 2023