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South Cheshire woman’s skydive in aid of local mental health charity

South Cheshire woman’s skydive in aid of local mental health charity

A client support manager from South Cheshire is taking part in a skydive in aid of local mental health charity, Inner Trust.

Steph Howman will raise funds for the non-profit organisation that aims to make a difference to young people who have mental health challenges or have disabilities that prevent them from achieving their dreams.

April 16, 2019
Faddiley and Crewe Athletic reach Premier Division Cup final

Faddiley and Crewe Athletic reach Premier Division Cup final

The final of the Premier Division Cup will be between Faddiley and Crewe Athletic.

Faddiley beat White Lion FL 5-3 in their semi-final.

April 15, 2019
Man charged over Nantwich pub assault

Man charged over Nantwich pub assault

Police investigating an incident in Nantwich where two men were allegedly assaulted have charged a 31-year-old man.

April 15, 2019
CVS to stage Easter Egg hunt at Queens Park in Crewe

CVS to stage Easter Egg hunt at Queens Park in Crewe

Community & Voluntary Services Cheshire East will host a free fun-filled Easter egg hunt in Queens Park in Crewe on Thursday April 18 from 11am.

April 15, 2019

Cheshire East Council launches new domestic abuse service

Cheshire East Council has launched a new ‘whole family’ domestic abuse service.

The free service aims to offer expert service for families, adults, children and young people who are affected by abuse.

April 15, 2019
Cheshire Fire Service achieves first with no accidental deaths

Cheshire Fire Service achieves first with no accidental deaths

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has had zero deaths in accidental house fires in the last year 2018-19.

It’s the first time the service has achieved the milestone.

April 14, 2019
Study reveals scourge of abandoned cars across North West

Study reveals scourge of abandoned cars across North West

A new interactive map reveals more than 700 abandoned cars were removed by councils in Cheshire and the North West in 2017/18 – averaging two per day – costing councils almost £42,000.

April 14, 2019
Police prepared for Nantwich Jazz Festival crowds, says officer

Police prepared for Nantwich Jazz Festival crowds, says officer

Officers in Nantwich say policing will be as high profile as ever at next week’s Nantwich Jazz festival.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to flood into the town for the five-day festival starting on Thursday April 18.

April 13, 2019
Young Nantwich volunteers renovate emergency housing

Young Nantwich volunteers renovate emergency housing

Young National Citizen Service volunteers in Nantwich have been brushing up their DIY skills.

Big-hearted teenagers and NCS youth workers gave up a weekend to help renovate a bungalow for emergency housing at Regents Park in Nantwich.

April 13, 2019
Nantwich and District Soroptimists celebrate 70 years

Nantwich and District Soroptimists celebrate 70 years

Nantwich and District Soroptimists is to celebrate 70 years with a special anniversary conference.

The conference will take place at The Hunters Lodge Hotel in Crewe between 10am and 4.30pm on June 1.

April 13, 2019
Electric vehicles rise by 5,750% in Cheshire East with just 34 charging points

Electric vehicles rise by 5,750% in Cheshire East with just 34 charging points

Cheshire East has seen a staggering 5,750% rise in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in seven years but has just 34 charging points, according to latest figures.

Statistics compiled by the BBC Shared Data Unit shows that 1,170 fully electric or plug in hybrid cars, LGVs and quadricycles were registered in the Cheshire East Council authority area in 2018.

April 12, 2019
Brine Leas in Nantwich

Brine Leas and Malbank schools awarded NCS champion status

Brine Leas and Malbank in Nantwich are among five schools in South Cheshire to be awarded champion school status for their involvement in National Citizen Service.

The NCS is a government-backed youth programme for teenagers, helping them develop broader skills and values.

April 12, 2019
Hough gas engineer appeals for help after thieves swipe work tools from van

Hough gas engineer appeals for help after thieves swipe work tools from van

A gas engineer has appealed for help after two crooks swiped all his power tools from his van parked outside his house in Hough, near Shavington.

Will Potts was stunned when he discovered the theft which happened just yards from where he was sat watching television on Ridley Close.

April 11, 2019