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Willaston Whitestar U12s set for sponsored walk to raise funds

Willaston Whitestar U12s set for sponsored walk to raise funds

Youngsters from Willaston Whitestar football club are to take part in a sponsored walk to raise vital funds for the club.

Members of ther U12s Willaston Whitestar Rangers are doing the walk on Saturday 4th April at the Cloud near Congleton.

February 17, 2026
Cheshire East Council backs removing smartphone from schools

Cheshire East Council backs removing smartphone from schools

Cheshire East Council is backing a move to reduce smartphone use in schools to safeguard children, writes Belinda Ryan.

The children and families committee unanimously supported recommendations yesterday (Monday) to keep smartphones out of the classroom.

February 17, 2026
Car flips onto roof after crash on Wistaston road

Car flips onto roof after crash on Wistaston road

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash in Wistaston left one car on its roof.

The incident happened on Wistaston Green Road at around 8.15am today (February 17).

February 17, 2026
Town councillor calls for more “Street Art” murals in Nantwich

Town councillor calls for more “Street Art” murals in Nantwich

A town councillor has called for parts of Nantwich to be designated for “Street Art”.

In a Notice of Motion to the town council, Cllr John Priest believes areas of the town could be made more attractive with artwork.

February 17, 2026
Nantwich Police to crackdown on young people using fake IDs

Nantwich Police to crackdown on young people using fake IDs

Nantwich Police have vowed to ramp up their checks on fake IDs being used by younger people trying to access licenced premises.

Local officers say they are working with members of the town’s Pubwatch scheme to carry out more proactive targeting of those using fake IDs.

February 17, 2026
How much capital do you really need to start trading?

How much capital do you really need to start trading?

It’s easy to assume that trading is only accessible to people with large amounts of money.

Marketing headlines, screenshots of big profits, and stories of overnight success often reinforce that belief.

February 17, 2026
Common local SEO mistakes that limit brand visibility

Common local SEO mistakes that limit brand visibility

Most businesses want to be found easily in their neighbourhoods, yet many still struggle to appear prominently in local search results.

Visibility rarely comes down to a single setting or clever trick. It depends on how clearly a brand presents itself online and how consistently that story is told.

February 17, 2026
Plan for “alternative” school at former Crewe Baths scrapped by Cheshire East

Plan for “alternative” school at former Crewe Baths scrapped by Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has been forced to scrap plans for an alternative provision school in Crewe because the DfE won’t engage with the council over a timeline for the scheme.

The children and families committee voted in favour of pulling the plug on plans to demolish the former Crewe Baths at Flag Lane and replace it with a school for excluded pupils.

February 17, 2026
LETTER: Support #SaveCreweBaths building on Flag Lane

LETTER: Support #SaveCreweBaths building on Flag Lane

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East have dropped plans to build a school on the site of the historic, Art Deco, 1937 Crewe Baths.

#SaveCreweBaths want to re-open Crewe Baths bigger and better and #CreweFirst have been supporting them from the word go.

February 17, 2026
How England could line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

How England could line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the new year underway, it means we are officially in the World Cup year, and as the competition edges closer, the excitement is growing.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the 23rd edition of the tournament, making history as the first time three nations have hosted the tournament.

February 16, 2026
Cheshire East needs £28 million of support from Government

Cheshire East needs £28 million of support from Government

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council will need about £28 million of exceptional financial support from the government to balance its books for 2026/27.

And that’s as well as the millions to be generated from raising council tax by the maximum 4.99% from April.

February 16, 2026
Final serve for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club courts

Final serve for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club courts

By Jonathan White
Time is running out for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club who need to fundraise £15,000 to resurface its two courts.

The future of the club, founded in 1977 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, hangs in the balance.

February 16, 2026
Breathing new life into historic buildings

Breathing new life into historic buildings

Historic buildings carry layers of human experience within their walls.

Stone, timber, and plaster record decisions made centuries ago, shaped by local craft and social priorities. Restoring such places involves far more than cosmetic repair.

February 16, 2026