Human Interest

Rape against Cheshire adults and children on the rise

Rape against Cheshire adults and children on the rise

Recorded rape cases against adults and children in Cheshire has risen to almost 300 a year, latest statistics show.

There were 175 recorded rape offences against adults in the county in 2013-14, according to the Rape Monitoring Group.

March 23, 2015
More pictures of eclipse event over South Cheshire

More pictures of eclipse event over South Cheshire

Many more people caught the eclipse event in South Cheshire, with these just a selection of pictures.

The partial eclipse, about 90% covering the sun, was at its height at around 9.30am yesterday (March 20).

March 21, 2015
Stunning eclipse photo with hang-glider above Nantwich

Stunning eclipse photo with hang-glider above Nantwich

Thousands of people downed tools across South Cheshire to catch glimpse of the solar eclipse today.

But this hang-glider had the best view in the skies above Nantwich, as this amazing picture shows.

March 20, 2015
Nantwich town centre set for £1 million facelift

Nantwich town centre set for £1 million facelift

Nantwich town centre is to benefit from a £1 million facelift, Cheshire East Council has announced today.

Money under the council’s Public Realm initiative will be used for new paving and drainage to enhance the town’s pedestrianised areas.

March 19, 2015
Nantwich school to broadcast eclipse live for students

Nantwich school to broadcast eclipse live for students

A Nantwich school is showing education has no boundaries – by planning to stream the solar eclipse live to students and staff!

Technicians at Brine Leas Academy on Audlem Road is to stream the eclipse live on its Youtube Channel, and students in class can also see the recording later in the day.

March 19, 2015
Protect Stapeley campaigners say community defeated Muller

Protect Stapeley campaigners say community defeated Muller

More campaigners have expressed their relief that Muller Developments’ appeal for a 1,100-house “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley has been rejected.

Pat Cullen, of campaign group Protect Stapeley, has worked alongside Stapeley Parish councillors and residents to fight Muller’s plans for land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Audlem Road and London Road.

March 18, 2015
Nantwich Aqueduct revamp delayed over disruption fears

Nantwich Aqueduct revamp delayed over disruption fears

Planned restoration work to Nantwich Aqueduct has been postponed to avoid disruption for local businesses in the summer.

The delay will also allow more funds to be raised to carry out additional repair work to the landmark spanning the A534.

March 18, 2015
Muller Homes appeal for Stapeley housing thrown out by Eric Pickles

Muller Homes appeal for Stapeley housing thrown out by Eric Pickles

The Secretary of State has kicked out Muller Homes’ appeal to build the first phase of a 1,100-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The announcement, a year since a four-day public inquiry into the appeal, has been welcomed by campaigners and councillors alike.

March 18, 2015
Nantwich councillor calls for 150 more parking spaces

Nantwich councillor calls for 150 more parking spaces

A town councillor has vowed to campaign for more car parking spaces in Nantwich town centre.

Cllr David Marren believes the town suffers from a lack of spaces, and says land behind Nantwich Pool has potential to be a new car park.

March 17, 2015
Crewe and Nantwich students run The Cat radio shows

Crewe and Nantwich students run The Cat radio shows

Media students from Crewe and Nantwich have taken to the microphone to launch their own regular show on The Cat Community Radio.

The Crewe and Nantwich station, based at South Cheshire College, has given students a chance to host a show and gain valuable broadcast experience.

March 17, 2015
Drivers face delays with A530 Middlewich Road closure

Drivers face delays with A530 Middlewich Road closure

Drivers face more disruption as essential work is set to start on the busy A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich.

Structural patching work will start on the route between Crewe and Nantwich in preparation for surface treatment in the summer.

March 16, 2015
Burst water main floods major roads at Nantwich roundabout

Burst water main floods major roads at Nantwich roundabout

Motorists are being warned of congestion around Nantwich after a burst water main flooded the busy Sainsbury’s roundabout junction.

United Utilities are on site trying to fix the burst, which has caused thousands of gallons to pour across the carriageways.

March 12, 2015
Nantwich college student in BBC Countryfile show

Nantwich college student in BBC Countryfile show

A Reaseheath College apprentice in Nantwich starred in a BBC Countryfile programme.

Agriculture apprentice Jason Smith, 21, was joined by presenter Matt Baker as he carried out duties of assistant herdsman at his dairy farm in Middlewich.

March 12, 2015

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