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Fox hunt probe in Church Minshull dropped by Cheshire Police

Fox hunt probe in Church Minshull dropped by Cheshire Police

Cheshire Police have dropped an investigation into the death of a fox during a hunt in Church Minshull near Nantwich.

The force said today that the probe, launched in November 2018, resulted in insufficient evidence to prosecute.

May 17, 2019
Worleston dads to run in aid of Burland mum battling rare cancer

Worleston dads to run in aid of Burland mum battling rare cancer

Ten dads and teachers from St Oswald’s CE Primary School in Worleston have teamed up to tackle the Chester Half Marathon on May 19 and help raise funds for a much-loved mum.

Heidi Spencer, 45, from Burland, and a mother-of-two young boys at the school, is battling stage 4 cancer of the lungs and brain.

May 16, 2019
40th Marbury Merry Days fair pulls in hundreds of visitors

40th Marbury Merry Days fair pulls in hundreds of visitors

By Jonathan White
The 40th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair proved a hit with hundreds of families.

The fair is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council and takes places in the field next to the church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury, Nantwich

May 14, 2019
Police probe suspicious car fire in Wrenbury

Police probe suspicious car fire in Wrenbury

Police are probing a car fire in Wrenbury near Nantwich which is thought to have been started deliberately.

The fire involved a Land Rover parked on Pinsley Green Road in Wrenbury at around 12.20am today (Sunday May 12)

May 12, 2019
Former Tarporley student creates waves in world para canoeing

Former Tarporley student creates waves in world para canoeing

A Bunbury man is making waves in the world of para-caneoing.

Former Tarporley High pupil Stuart Wood has been selected to represent Great Britain at the next World Championships in Poznan, Poland.

May 12, 2019
Wistaston and Shavington schools land DfE “healthy pupil” funding

Wistaston and Shavington schools land DfE “healthy pupil” funding

Staff and pupils at Wistaston Church Lane Academy and Shavington Primary School are celebrating after landing “healthy pupil” funding from Ministers.

Both schools are in line for Condition Improvement Funding, which is dished out by the Department for Education (DfE).

May 9, 2019
Wistaston Scouts Group unveils new £270,000 home

Wistaston Scouts Group unveils new £270,000 home

Wistaston Scouts have unveiled their new £270,000 base after completing a five-year fund-raising project to move headquarters.

The project included demolishing the old Scout Hut and replacing it with a new building which was formally opened in front of an audience which included many who helped out.

May 8, 2019
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

Wybunbury councillor elected new Conservative leader in Cheshire East

New Conservative leader for Cheshire East Janet Clowes says talks are now taking place with other parties to see how the council will be run.

Cllr Clowes, who represents Wybunbury Ward, was elected as new leader after the resignation of Cllr Rachel Bailey last night (May 7).

May 8, 2019
Cllr Rachel Bailey

Cheshire East Conservative leader blames “Brexit” for local election shock

By Aran Dhillon, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council leader Rachel Bailey has blamed the ‘impasse of Brexit’ after the Conservatives lost overall control of the authority in a huge shock.

After a dramatic day of results, the council – which is now made up of 34 Tories, 25 from Labour, 19 independents and four Liberal Democrats – has switched to no overall control.

May 4, 2019
Six arrests over Shavington road incident left man in hospital

Six arrests over Shavington road incident left man in hospital

Detectives investigating a road traffic collision in Shavington are appealing for people with dash cam footage to come forward.

April 30, 2019
Man injured after car smash in Ridley, near Nantwich

Man injured after car smash in Ridley, near Nantwich

One man was badly injured after a car crash on Whitchurch Road in Ridley, near Nantwich.

The driver had to be cut free from the wreckage of the accident. No other vehicles were involved.

April 28, 2019
Nantwich teenager presented with Queen’s Commendation Bravery

Nantwich teenager presented with Queen’s Commendation Bravery

Courageous Nantwich teenager Joe Rowlands has been presented with the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery by the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire for saving his dad’s life in a dramatic kayaking incident at sea.

The 14-year-old Brine Leas pupil attended the presentation at Tatton Park with his proud mum and dad, Julie and Paul, of Stapeley.

April 28, 2019
ELECTION SPECIAL: Cheshire East Council & Nantwich Town Council  –  who is standing in your area

ELECTION SPECIAL: Cheshire East Council & Nantwich Town Council – who is standing in your area

Thursday May 2 could be a turning point in local politics.

Borough, town and parish council elections will provide the ‘fall out’ – if any – from Brexit among voters in Cheshire and across the UK.

April 23, 2019