Human Interest

Vaccine decisions for Cheshire East children in care

Vaccine decisions for Cheshire East children in care

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is deciding on a case by case basis if children in the council’s care should be given the Covid vaccine if birth parents do not consent.

Annemarie Parker, head of service for cared for children and care leavers, told a corporate parenting committee that the local authority sought consent from the parents of cared for children aged 12 to 15.

November 4, 2021
Planet Doughnut boss delighted at Nantwich opening

Planet Doughnut boss delighted at Nantwich opening

The boss of Planet Doughnut has hailed the welcome they have received after opening a new outlet in Nantwich.

The company’s new store on Pillory Street opened for the first time on Friday – and customers were queuing down the road.

November 3, 2021
Primary school pupils collect for Foodbank at Harvest events

Primary school pupils collect for Foodbank at Harvest events

Children across South Cheshire have been busy collecting tins, packets and cartons of food for local Foodbanks.

Youngsters in the Learning for Life Partnership in Cheshire East held Harvest Assemblies at the start of October.

November 3, 2021
Acton residents object to Dorfold Park Showground licence bid

Acton residents object to Dorfold Park Showground licence bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 30 residents have objected to an application for a premises licence at the Dorfold Park Showground which hosts the historic Nantwich Show.

Dorfold Hall Events Ltd has applied for a premises licence for regulated entertainment and alcohol for the showground on Chester Road, Acton.

November 2, 2021
Cheshire Crime Commissioner unveils new plan to fight crime

Cheshire Crime Commissioner unveils new plan to fight crime

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
A crackdown on county lines gangs and improving confidence in policing were among the priorities unveiled in the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Plan.

Conservative John Dwyer officially presented the plan alongside the force’s Chief Constable Mark Roberts today (November 1).

November 1, 2021
Couple bid to knock down home and rebuild away from floods

Couple bid to knock down home and rebuild away from floods

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A South Cheshire couple have applied to knock down their home and rebuild it higher up the garden because they can’t get help to prevent it from flooding a third time.

But Steve Blackie says Cheshire East Council is dragging its heels over the planning application and he fears his Church Minshull home could flood again.

November 1, 2021
CEC backs town council bid to give Crewe “city status”

CEC backs town council bid to give Crewe “city status”

Cheshire East Council chiefs say they will support a town council-led bid to grant Crewe ‘city status’.

As part of a competition launched to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, three new cities are to be designated in 2022.

November 1, 2021
Reaseheath College student in BBC Countryfile Champion finals

Reaseheath College student in BBC Countryfile Champion finals

Inspirational Reaseheath College student Morgan Tudor will be flying the flag for young farmers at the finals of the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards in November.

The 19-year-old, who completed his diploma in Agriculture in Nantwich this summer, is one of three national finalists in the Countryfile ‘Young Countryside Champion’ category.

November 1, 2021
Nantwich couple back quit campaign after century of smoking

Nantwich couple back quit campaign after century of smoking

A Nantwich couple who have given up cigarettes after smoking for 100 years between them are urging others to quit.

We revealed earlier this year how Maureen and William Gooder put a century of tobacco addiction behind them after taking part in a support programme.

October 31, 2021
RSPCA helps rehome more than 1,000 cats in Cheshire

RSPCA helps rehome more than 1,000 cats in Cheshire

The RSPCA has rehomed 1,018 cats in Cheshire as the organisation has seen a 166% increase in adoption searches for cats.

The huge surge in searches on the FindAPet website means the charity is now rehoming two cats every hour.

October 31, 2021
Nantwich Centenarian Mary’s global birthday surprise!

Nantwich Centenarian Mary’s global birthday surprise!

Nantwich Centenarian Mary Foley was given an extra special 100th birthday surprise.

Mary, who lives at Barony Lodge care home, was joined by her daughter and grandson – who had flown thousands of miles to be by her side.

October 29, 2021
Stacey Dooley in Cheshire for new BBC “stalking” documentary

Stacey Dooley in Cheshire for new BBC “stalking” documentary

TV presenter Stacey Dooley has been in Cheshire to highlight police work as part of a new documentary on stalking.

It comes as new figures show there were 2,659 stalking offences recorded during 2020/2021, a massive increase from 913 in 2019/2020.

October 28, 2021
Cheshire MPs welcome Budget but business leaders cautious

Cheshire MPs welcome Budget but business leaders cautious

Tory MPs in Cheshire have welcomed the new Budget announcements – but business leaders have given it a mixed response.

Conservatives say Rishi Sunak’s Budget will help level up the North West, building on investments made in Crewe and Nantwich like the £22.9 million for a Town Deal and £14 million from the Future High Streets Fund.

October 28, 2021

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