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One arrested in dramatic police chase after Crewe burglary

One arrested in dramatic police chase after Crewe burglary

A man was arrested but others escaped after a dramatic high-speed police chase across South Cheshire and into Wales.

The incident began after reports of a burglary at a house on Langley Drive, Crewe, at around 11.30am yesterday (July 25).

July 26, 2023
Work to re-open Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich underway

Work to re-open Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich underway

Work has started on the refurbishment of the Snow Hill public toilets in Nantwich.

Nantwich Town Council says the work will last around eight weeks and there will be restricted access for pedestrians between Snow Hill car park and Beam Street.

July 25, 2023
Nantwich Clinic first in UK to offer new “self test” blood sampling

Nantwich Clinic first in UK to offer new “self test” blood sampling

A clinic in Nantwich is the first in the UK to offer patients pioneering new “self test” blood tests.

The Nantwich Clinic has teamed up with a company in Switzerland to offer the Bloom Lab tests which can measure levels of iron, protein and the thyroid in just minutes.

July 25, 2023
CEC deputy leader warning to towns with free car parking

CEC deputy leader warning to towns with free car parking

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s deputy leader has warned the days of a free lunch where some towns pay for parking and others don’t “has to become a thing of the past”.

Cllr Craig Browne, who heads up the council’s highways committee, was speaking as members voted in favour of reviewing parking charges across the borough and going out to public consultation.

July 24, 2023
Nantwich in Bloom toast pub’s support as town bids for floral glory

Nantwich in Bloom toast pub’s support as town bids for floral glory

Nantwich in Bloom has received a welcome boost as the town bids for glory in a major floral contest.

The Black Lion on Welsh Row is onboard as a sponsor as Nantwich enters a new ‘Large Town’ category in Britain in Bloom’s annual search for floral excellence.

July 24, 2023
Crime drops by 3.9% in Cheshire, latest figures show

Crime drops by 3.9% in Cheshire, latest figures show

Cheshire was one of just eight police forces across England and Wales to see a reduction in crime, latest figures show.

The Office for National Statistics showed a 3.9% reduction in overall crime in Cheshire in 2022-23 in contrast to the national average increase of 4.5%.

July 23, 2023
CEC councillors to consult residents on street light switch off plans

CEC councillors to consult residents on street light switch off plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents in Cheshire East will be asked for views on the street light switch-off plans proposed by the council to save energy and costs.

The CEC highways and transport committee has voted unanimously to go out to consultation on the switch-off plan.

July 22, 2023
Acton C of E Primary Academy celebrates 180th birthday

Acton C of E Primary Academy celebrates 180th birthday

Acton Primary Academy has celebrated its 180th anniversary with a special open day marking the milestone.

The historic school, near Nantwich, opened back in 1843 and has been educating youngsters from local families ever since.

July 22, 2023
Cheshire East councillors vote to increase allowances by £500

Cheshire East councillors vote to increase allowances by £500

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly voted to increase their annual allowances by £500.

And one councillor said if wealthier members voted against the rise then poorer councillors and democracy would suffer.

July 21, 2023
Food Festival bosses “sad” at closure of Nantwich butchers H Clewlow

Food Festival bosses “sad” at closure of Nantwich butchers H Clewlow

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have paid tribute to long-standing butchers H Clewlow which announced this week it is to close.

H Clewlow on Pepper Street has been a presence in Nantwich town centre for 100 years, and has been a big supporter of the food festival.

July 21, 2023
Scams awareness scheme expands across Cheshire East

Scams awareness scheme expands across Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East is expanding its Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project across Cheshire East borough.

The initiative aims to empower and protect older people from falling victim to scams while providing aftercare support.

July 21, 2023
Dead puppy found wrapped in sheet and dumped in Queens Park

Dead puppy found wrapped in sheet and dumped in Queens Park

The body of a puppy with suspicious red marks on its back has been found wrapped in a sheet in a Crewe park.

The grim discovery made by a member of the public has sparked an RSPCA appeal for information.

July 20, 2023
Nantwich councillor calls for radical changes to bus services

Nantwich councillor calls for radical changes to bus services

A Nantwich councillor has called for “radical changes” to local bus services.

Cllr Anna Burton said not having a direct link to Leighton Hospital was “preposterous” and urged residents to get involved in the current consultations.

July 20, 2023