Featured Stories

  • NHS charity funds high-tech X-ray machine at Leighton Hospital

    NHS charity funds high-tech X-ray machine at Leighton Hospital

    June 27, 2022— 0 comments

    A state-of-the-art “mini C-arm” X-ray machine has been funded by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity which enables patients to receive faster treatment and frees up theatre slots for others.

    The £52,000 machine improves the care and experience for people who attend the Emergency Department at Leighton Hospital with a suspected broken bone.

  • World Worm Charming Championship wiggles back after pandemic

    World Worm Charming Championship wiggles back after pandemic

    June 26, 2022— 0 comments

    By Jonathan White
    The 42nd “World Worm Charming Championships” made a welcome return to Willaston as hundreds competed for the prized trophies for the first time in three years.

    And there was an emotional return for one father and son team who attended the very first Worm Charming event 42 years ago!

  • Nantwich Seals enjoy success in pool at British Masters

    Nantwich Seals enjoy success in pool at British Masters

    June 26, 2022— 0 comments

    Members of the Nantwich Seals swimming club enjoyed success at the recent British Masters event in Scotland.

    In total, nine Masters qualified and a team of four attended the Championships at Aberdeen Sports Village.

  • Cheshire East clears 4,400 fly-tipping cases without single prosecution

    Cheshire East clears 4,400 fly-tipping cases without single prosecution

    June 25, 2022— 1 comment

    By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
    Cheshire East Council cleared 4,428 fly-tipping incidents across the borough in 12 months but did not prosecute a single person.

    Fines totalling £3,400 were handed to fly-tippers in the 12-month period leading up to March 2022, a freedom of information request has revealed.

  • Councils urged to back Cheshire Fire call for sprinklers law

    Councils urged to back Cheshire Fire call for sprinklers law

    June 25, 2022— 1 comment

    By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
    Councils across Cheshire are being asked to back the Fire Authority’s call for sprinklers to be mandatory in some buildings such as schools, care homes and apartment blocks.

    Chief fire officer Mark Cashin praised Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA) members for their work on promoting the need for sprinklers but said it was imperative the message was heard by those with the power to legislate.

News

CEC planning backlog means months of delays on applications

CEC planning backlog means months of delays on applications

June 27, 2022 — 0 comments

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The planning backlog at Cheshire East Council is double what it usually is and most applications are taking four to six months to determine, according to a council report.

The last two planning meetings – northern planning scheduled for June 8 and strategic planning which should have been held on June 15 – were both cancelled with no official reason given.

Sport

Everybody opens Junior sports awards nominations

Everybody opens Junior sports awards nominations

June 27, 2022 — 0 comments

Everybody Health and Leisure has opened nominations for the 2022 Everybody Junior Awards to celebrate young sporting success.

The event which will be held on Saturday November 12 at Holmes Chapel Community Centre.

Features & Letters

FEATURE: Be productive with iMind

FEATURE: Be productive with iMind

June 26, 2022 — 0 comments

Creating and developing a business online, as well as working remotely, requires increased concentration and responsibility for every step.

To maintain healthy relations in the working team even at a distance, it is necessary to choose a platform that organizes high-quality online communication and is comfortable for each participant of the project.

What’s On & Reviews

REVIEW: “Anything For Love” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Anything For Love” at Crewe Lyceum

June 27, 2022 — 1 comment

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum rocked on Saturday night as Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love hit the stage with a tribute to Meat Loaf.

The theatre was packed with fans, everyone was there for a good time and the atmosphere felt great.

Village News

Village school near Tarporley to open new nursery from September

Village school near Tarporley to open new nursery from September

June 18, 2022 — 0 comments

St Paul’s CE Primary School in Utkinton near Tarporley is launching nursery provision from September 2022.

It will be available for 2-4 years olds and will be led by an experienced Early Years teacher.