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Cheshire Police use facial technology to track retail offenders

Cheshire Police use facial technology to track retail offenders

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police are using facial recognition technology to track down offenders who threaten shopworkers and target retail stores in the county.

Police commissioner John Dwyer said the technology was being used to safeguard retailers against reported crimes.

March 16, 2024
Driver injured as car ploughs into tree near Reaseheath

Driver injured as car ploughs into tree near Reaseheath

A driver was taken to hospital after their car careered off the road and crashed into a tree at Worleston near Nantwich.

The accident happened just after 11.30am today and involved a grey Nissan car on Main Road, close to Rookery Hall Hotel.

March 15, 2024
A dejected Laura Smith during Kieran Mullan's (Conservatives) acceptance speech

Former Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith quits Labour Party

The former Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has quit the Labour Party, and launched a stinging attack on what she called its culture of “bullying, belittling, fear and lack of respect”.

Ms Smith made the announcement just days after being suspended by the local Cheshire East Labour group.

March 15, 2024
Nantwich man, 31, charged after police drugs raid

Nantwich man, 31, charged after police drugs raid

A Nantwich man had been charged with drugs offences following a police raid at a house in the town.

Detectives issued a warrant in Nantwich at around 5am yesterday (March 13) and raided an address on London Road.

March 14, 2024
Nantwich councillor’s bid for Vapes ban backed by health chief

Nantwich councillor’s bid for Vapes ban backed by health chief

A Nantwich councillor is to table a motion calling for a voluntary ban on single use vapes in the town.

Town and Cheshire East Councillor Anna Burton is behind the motion which she says is supported by public health and environmental experts.

March 14, 2024
South Cheshire dog owner guilty leaving French bulldog to starve

South Cheshire dog owner guilty leaving French bulldog to starve

A South Cheshire dog owner whose French bulldog was found in an emaciated condition has been banned from keeping animals for five years.

Claire Kirton, 46, of Coleridge Way, Crewe, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared for sentencing at South Cheshire Magistrates’ Court.

March 13, 2024
New Leighton Hospital campus takes big step forward

New Leighton Hospital campus takes big step forward

Leighton Hospital bosses have bought land next to the existing site in their next step to developing a major new hospital campus.

The areas of land, which surrounds the current hospital, will become part of the new Leighton site (pictured).

March 13, 2024
Motherwell Cheshire hails International Women’s Day “spectacular success”

Motherwell Cheshire hails International Women’s Day “spectacular success”

International Women’s Day proved another crowd-puller drawing hundreds of people to a fun-packed event organised by Motherwell Cheshire.

The women’s health and wellbeing charity, based in Wistaston, staged its ninth annual celebration which filled the ground floor of Cheshire College, South & West in Crewe with stalls, music and dance.

March 13, 2024
Nantwich Foodbank boosted by town’s Rotary donation

Nantwich Foodbank boosted by town’s Rotary donation

Nantwich Foodbank has received a funds boost after the town’s Rotary members agreed to “match” the donations given by Morrisons supermarket.

The first “double up” event held in October led to £500 donated by Morrisons shoppers and the same from the Rotary, providing a big boost for the Foodbank which is helping more people than ever before.

March 13, 2024
Wych-Malbank Rotary donates £10,000 in eight months

Wych-Malbank Rotary donates £10,000 in eight months

Nantwich-based Wych-Malbank Rotary Club has donated a total of £10,000 in last eight months.

Recent donations have been awarded to St Luke’s Hospice Winsford and Myeloma UK, and a further £3,000 has gone to local charities and groups.

March 12, 2024
Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

A Nantwich hairdressing salon is supporting a cancer survivor as she bids to win a major beauty title.

Anya Hynes, a client at Steven Burgin Hairdressing on Hospital Street, is raising money for Cancer Research UK as she prepares to compete in Ms Great Britain.

March 11, 2024
Nantwich dog rescue centre appeals for volunteers for DIY project

Nantwich dog rescue centre appeals for volunteers for DIY project

A Nantwich dog rescue centre is appealing for residents to roll up their sleeves and help with some DIY at their volunteer open weekend.

Our Safe Haven kennels will be hosting two open days on March 23rd and 24th between 10am and 4pm.

March 11, 2024
Drivers injured in two-vehicle road crash at Tarporley

Drivers injured in two-vehicle road crash at Tarporley

Drivers were injured after two vehicles crashed on the busy A51 Nantwich Road in Tarporley today.

The incident happened at around 8.30am, and fire crews were called to free one of the drivers from the wreckage.

March 11, 2024