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Cheshire Police destroy more e-scooters amid Christmas warning to parents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police have seized and destroyed six e-scooters ridden on public highways in Crewe – and warn they will do the same in all towns if parents buy them for children at Christmas.

Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer also urged residents to report their neighbours if they had the vehicles and were riding them illegally on public roads or pavements.

November 25, 2023
New pizza restaurant “Jordy’s” opens in Nantwich

New pizza restaurant “Jordy’s” opens in Nantwich

A new pizza restaurant has opened its doors in Nantwich town centre.

Jordan Hassall has converted the former Planet Doughnut shop on Pillory Street into a new “Jordy’s Pizza” dine-in venue.

November 25, 2023
Nantwich primary school earns highest “Platinum” OPAL award

Nantwich primary school earns highest “Platinum” OPAL award

St Anne’s Primary in Nantwich has turned play time in to one of the highest honours a school can earn!

Staff and pupils at the Wellington Road school have been awarded the OPAL Award, Platinum.

November 24, 2023
Cheshire East backs moves to increase more care housing for elderly

Cheshire East backs moves to increase more care housing for elderly

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is backing moves to support the development of more affordable extra care housing as the borough’s ageing population grows.

Extra care housing (ECH) is specifically designed to support older people to remain independent for as long as possible but also to support them as their care needs increase.

November 24, 2023
Police arrest Nantwich youth after motor scooter “assault” incident

Police arrest Nantwich youth after motor scooter “assault” incident

Police have arrested a youth in Nantwich accused for assaulting a man who asked him to stop riding a motor scooter on a footpath.

Officers confirmed today the youth, who cannot be named, was arrested and has been bailed to a young offenders institution.

November 24, 2023
Foundations in Nantwich scoops honour in lingerie “Oscars”

Foundations in Nantwich scoops honour in lingerie “Oscars”

The popular womenswear store Foundations in Nantwich has scooped a top national honour.

The Hospital Street shop, run by Kate Hinton, scooped the accolade at The Stars Awards – considered the Oscars of the lingerie industry.

November 23, 2023
Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 10

Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 10

The Nantwich Singers are to stage their Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert, called ‘O Nata Lux’, will take place at 3pm on Sunday December 10.

November 23, 2023
More delays for 200 families living on contaminated land in Crewe

More delays for 200 families living on contaminated land in Crewe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 200 families must continue living in homes with no planning permission after Cheshire East’s environmental health officer revealed there were ‘inconsistencies’ in a developer’s information about land contamination.

Environmental health officer Niall Martin told the council’s strategic planning board yesterday (November 22), although there was no evidence of hazard to human health at the recently built Coppenhall Place in Crewe, a check of some gardens this week had revealed there was rubble of a type which should not be there.

November 23, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

A Christmas Tree Festival is taking place in Nantwich this weekend in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

The festival of 40 twinkling trees will also feature a “Christmas Cinema”.

November 22, 2023
Nantwich Library opening hours to change from December

Nantwich Library opening hours to change from December

New library opening hours in Nantwich and across Cheshire East will come into effect from December 1.

The changes will be at all sites across the borough except for Alderley Edge library where the new opening hours will go live on Tuesday 5 December.

November 22, 2023
Nantwich Nutrition Club marks first anniversary

Nantwich Nutrition Club marks first anniversary

The owners of Nantwich Nutrition Club on Hospital Street have celebrated their first year milestone of helping residents with their health and wellness.

The organisation is a members only club which aims to be a place to be for an “inspiring, fun vibe breakfast”.

November 22, 2023
Drone expert unveils aerial photography book at Nantwich event

Drone expert unveils aerial photography book at Nantwich event

By Jonathan White
Aerial photographer Rob Higgins has unveiled his new book “Britain’s Railways from the Air” at an event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

For his book Rob captured dozens of aerial photographs, taken with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, to provide a unique perspective of the history and workings of Britain’s railways.

November 22, 2023
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Fears for Crewe and Nantwich after missing out on Levelling Up funds

The Government is “giving up” on Crewe and Nantwich rather than “levelling up”, claims the constituency’s Labour candidate.

Connor Naismith hit out after the recipients of Round 3 of the Levelling Up Fund was unveiled – with Cheshire East Council’s bids missing out.

November 22, 2023