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Plans for 84 more homes in Shavington approved amid objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for 84 homes and a commercial scheme at Shavington have been approved despite concerns about over-development.

Anwyl Homes submitted a full application for the residential scheme on land south of Newcastle Road and Stock Lane and outline plans for up to 700sqm of retail development.

May 5, 2022
Wardle firm given approval for extensions built without permission

Wardle firm given approval for extensions built without permission

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Wardle company which built extensions without planning permission to house extra stock after sales plummeted during Covid, has been given approval for the new buildings.

TI Midwood applied to Cheshire East Council for permission for five extensions to existing buildings “to address urgent business protection measures brought about by Brexit and Covid”.

May 5, 2022
Audlem man convicted of manslaughter following jealous killing

Audlem man convicted of manslaughter following jealous killing

A man from Audlem has been found guilty of killing a man he believed was chatting up his partner.

Daniel Griffiths (pictured) repeatedly beat Andrew Guy with a baseball bat shortly after he had sent his partner the text message ‘on way babe, 10 mins’.

May 5, 2022
Police arrest dozens of suspected online paedophiles across Cheshire

Police arrest dozens of suspected online paedophiles across Cheshire

Cheshire Police have arrested dozens of suspected paedophiles in a month-long campaign targeting those who view indecent and abusive images of children online

May 5, 2022
Nantwich Players launch new production All My Sons

Nantwich Players launch new production All My Sons

Nantwich Players has recreated the much-loved Arthur Miller classic tale “All My Sons” as its new production.

It is a mesmerising story of the longer shadows cast by World War II in the USA.

May 4, 2022
Search on for next junior recycling champion in Cheshire East

Search on for next junior recycling champion in Cheshire East

Primary schools in Nantwich are helping Cheshire East find the borough’s next junior recycling champion!

Teachers can nominate a selection of pupils as junior recycling officers.

May 4, 2022
Cheshire Police first in North West to use GPS tags on serial offenders

Cheshire Police first in North West to use GPS tags on serial offenders

Cheshire Police is the first force in North West to start using GPS technology to help prevent re-offending.

It has started using Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS) tags for serial offenders who are released from prison.

May 4, 2022

Reaseheath Family Festival May 15

The Reaseheath Family Festival is back celebrating 100 years of Reaseheath! Enjoy a fantastic day out at our annual Family Festival which has been held at the college for almost 40 years! All of the campus will be open and you’ll find an exciting range of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Ticket Prices are as follows: Adults[Read More…]

May 4, 2022
FEATURE: Importance of compliance on a building site

FEATURE: Importance of compliance on a building site

Almost every industry is subject to a series of rules and regulations which have been put in place for the safety of the staff and the consumers.

Ignoring these regulations can be incredibly dangerous, and it can also lead to serious legal repercussions for the business as a whole too.

May 3, 2022
St Luke’s Hospice “Woof Mudder” fundraising event returns

St Luke’s Hospice “Woof Mudder” fundraising event returns

St Luke’s Hospice will be hosting their muddiest event of the year, the ‘Woof Mudder’ in Nantwich on Sunday May 22.

‘Woof Mudder’ invites Hospice supporters and their four-legged friends to take part in a Tough Mudder style 5km
mud-run, full of obstacles, hills and water.

May 3, 2022
NHS reforms could impact rural Cheshire East residents

NHS reforms could impact rural Cheshire East residents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
NHS and care reforms have sparked fears Cheshire East residents could lose out to those living in large towns and cities.

The Government says the Integrated Care Systems (ICS) being introduced across England will help the NHS and local councils work together to respond to health and care challenges.

May 3, 2022
£5.8m Govt grant for pothole repairs in Cheshire East “scratches surface”

£5.8m Govt grant for pothole repairs in Cheshire East “scratches surface”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A £5.799m government grant for potholes is welcome but “will not even begin to scratch the surface” of the £180m backlog of repair work, Cheshire East’s deputy leader said.

Cllr Craig Browne said Government funding to Cheshire East for road repairs has remained largely static over the last decade.

May 3, 2022
Landmark Nantwich shop Chatwins hit with shoppers after revamp

Landmark Nantwich shop Chatwins hit with shoppers after revamp

Chatwins has welcomed back customers to its flagship store in Nantwich after a major revamp.

And it heralds a new era for a family name synonymous with award-winning bread and cakes.

May 2, 2022