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Two men in court over death of Audlem man Adam Lovatt

Two men in court over death of Audlem man Adam Lovatt

Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with the death of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt.

Samuel Thorpe, 23, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, and Nicholas Hill, 35, of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court yesterday (December 20).

December 21, 2018
Human remains discovery in Nantwich cottage is “hoax”, say police

Human remains discovery in Nantwich cottage is “hoax”, say police

Police say the discovery of human remains at a cottage near Nantwich is being treated as a ‘hoax’.

Members of a paranormal group contacted police in the middle of the night after claiming to have found a human bone behind a wall of the derelict cottage in Newhall, off the A530.

December 20, 2018
A500 dualling project to start in 2020 after planning approval gained

A500 dualling project to start in 2020 after planning approval gained

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A major project to dual the A500 single carriageway between Crewe will start in 2020 after it was given planning approval.

The £55 million project has been unanimously approved by Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board at a meeting yesterday (December 19).

December 20, 2018
Nantwich ‘star’ apprentices honoured at Reaseheath College awards

Nantwich ‘star’ apprentices honoured at Reaseheath College awards

A local butcher and his apprentice were among the ‘stars’ to take top honours at an apprenticeship awards ceremony at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The event highlighted the achievement of 150 apprentices who had gained their qualifications at the specialist and technical college in the past year.

December 20, 2018
County Group staff spread Christmas cheer in aid of Donna Louise Hospice

County Group staff spread Christmas cheer in aid of Donna Louise Hospice

Staff at The County Group in South Cheshire have joined forces to spread Christmas cheer with a series of activities to support charitable causes.

Team members at the Crewe Business Park headquarters raised more than £230 for the Donna Louise children’s hospice after staging a Christmas jumper day.

December 20, 2018
Pedestrian seriously injured in hit and run incident in Crewe

Pedestrian seriously injured in hit and run incident in Crewe

A pedestrian was seriously injured following a fail to stop collision in Crewe.

A motocross bike was in collision with the victim on Wistaston Road, outside the Wistaston Road Hand Car Wash and Afford Rent-a-Car, between 7.30pm and 8pm on December 13.

December 19, 2018
Crewe Alex keeper Jaaskelainen extends Nantwich Town loan

Crewe Alex keeper Jaaskelainen extends Nantwich Town loan

Nantwich Town have extended the loan deal for Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen.

The stopper, who has impressed helping the Dabbers to the summit of Evo-Stik Premier Division, will remain at Weaver Stadium for a further month.

December 19, 2018
Cheshire East organisations sign up to support ex-services civilians

Cheshire East organisations sign up to support ex-services civilians

Organisations across Cheshire East have signed an agreement to support ex-military personnel re-adjusting to life on “civvy street”.

More than 20 key organisations have signed the Cheshire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership.

December 19, 2018
Nantwich Film Club to screen “Edie” at January showing

Nantwich Film Club to screen “Edie” at January showing

Nantwich Film Club will be screening the highly acclaimed British movie, Edie, at its January showing.

The film will be shown on January 14 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

December 19, 2018
Council deal paves way for Stapeley gardeners to apply for allotments

Council deal paves way for Stapeley gardeners to apply for allotments

Gardeners in Stapeley can now apply for allotment sites after a deal was struck between their parish council and Nantwich Town Council.

The two authorities have come to a financial agreement so Stapeley residents can now apply for allotments in Nantwich town boundary.

December 19, 2018
Fears over rising mental health problems among Cheshire Police officers

Fears over rising mental health problems among Cheshire Police officers

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A former Cheshire Police officer has claimed sickness levels will continue to rise in the force after a report found that mental health issues are common.

Bob Fousert and Sally Hardwick, independent members of the police and crime panel, visited the occupational health unit at Cheshire Police’s headquarters in Winsford.

December 19, 2018
Police hunt burglars after Hatherton break-in

Police hunt burglars after Hatherton break-in

Police are hunting burglars after a break-in at a property on Audlem Road in Hatherton.

The incident took place between 1.30pm and 3pm today (December 18).

December 18, 2018
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner blames Government for funding cost

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner blames Government for funding cost

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) says the Government is “passing the baton” for funding the force on to residents.

David Keane has told the Cheshire police and crime panel he will ask acting chief constable Janette McCormick how much money will be needed in 2019-20 before launching a public consultation in January about raising the council tax precept.

December 18, 2018