News in Congleton

Up Close is an interview series for Congleton Nub News, talking to local people about their businesses, hobbies, or anything else they want to chat about!

In the latest instalment of Up Close we spoke to Mandy Cooper about her business of making and selling face masks during the Coronavirus pandemic.

IT will be a 'huge ask' to police the new coronavirus restrictions, says Cheshire's Police and Crime Commissioner.

David Keane made the remarks to Cheshire East Council's police and crime panel, telling the meeting challenges arose due to the fact the spring lockdown saw crime levels dropping hugely, but they have since risen to almost pre-Covid levels.

A dog was not adversely effected by a fire at a Congleton flat that was caused by a dishwasher.

At around 7.30am this morning (Thursday) firefighters received a report of a fire at an occupied flat in Bath Vale, Congleton.

It's taken nearly 20 months, but Congleton Town Council was delighted to receive the news that the White Ribbon UK has granted the council official White Ribbon Accredited status in recognition of its work to end male violence against women.

This will be announced at the town council's Community and Environment Committee meeting tonight (Thursday 24th September).

Plans for a Congleton nursing home to significantly extend its building have been met with over 20 objections from residents and the town council.

Applicant Mr Patel has submitted a planning application to Cheshire East Council for a ground floor extension, which will form 11 extra bedrooms, a laundry and lounge at Heliosa Nursing Home, 54 Boundary Lane, Congleton.

With Christmas on the horizon things have been looking bleak for what is normally known as panto season.

Because of Covid-19 restrictions, it's looking increasingly likely that no pantomimes will be taking place this year, just when we needed a bit of Christmas cheer the most.

Construction has begun on the eagerly-anticipated hydro-electric generation plant on the River Dane in Congleton.

Work is now underway on the Congleton Hydro Scheme, which is being installed at the 250-year-old Havannah Weir, and will see energy being generated from rainwater; delivering a clean, renewable source of power that will have a positive impact on the environment.

With the lockdown restrictions easing, at Congleton Nub News we want to help you publicise your sports teams and individual achievements.

Whether it is a friendly fixture, a fundraising event, match reports throughout a season, or just advertising looking for players, we want to feature it on Congleton Nub News.

Police are appealing for witnesses after arsonists started a deliberate fire in the open in Congleton.

Shortly before 7.30pm yesterday (Sunday), firefighters were informed of a fire in the open in Eardley Crescent, Congleton.

Motorists using a mobile phone to pay for parking at council car parks in Cheshire East will see a reduction in their charges thanks to a contract negotiated by the council's parking services team.

From October 1, the RingGo app will be replaced by PayByPhone as the new method of payment by phone.