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Annual airman memorial service held in Nantwich

Annual airman memorial service held in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The annual memorial service to remember the airman who sacrificed his own life to save others in Nantwich, took place yesterday.

First Lieutenant Arthur Leslie Brown, of the United States Army Air Force (USAAF), died aged 23 when flying a Republic Thunderbolt type P-47D.

January 10, 2022
Lottery v lotto feature

FEATURE: Is the Irish Lottery better than UK Lotto?

Everyone would like to win the Lottery. We all would like to hit it big and float away on a sea of cash.

Until recent years, the choice of lotteries you could bet on was limited based on where you live.

January 9, 2022
The Lions maintain top spot with win at Willaston White Star

The Lions maintain top spot with win at Willaston White Star

The Lions consolidated their position at the top of the Crewe Regional Premier Division with a 1-4 victory at Willaston White Star.

After a well matched first 45 minutes, the visitors led 0-1 at half time.

January 9, 2022
Wistaston resident’s Christmas house raises money for charity

Wistaston resident’s Christmas house raises money for charity

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston resident who decorated his house in Christmas lights has raised hundreds of pounds for charity.

For the fifth consecutive year Allyn Nightingale dressed up his bungalow and driveway on Rope Bank Avenue in Wistaston.

January 9, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Kieran Mullan – time to get serious tackling Covid!

READER’S LETTER: Kieran Mullan – time to get serious tackling Covid!

Dear Editor,
To Kieran Mullan MP – just when are we going to get serious about tackling Covid and start doing the same as the rest of the world?

Compulsory wearing of face masks everywhere as this is an airborne virus.

January 9, 2022
Bid to merge CEC cemetery and waste collection services dropped

Bid to merge CEC cemetery and waste collection services dropped

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A proposal to merge Cheshire East Council’s bereavement and cemetery company with its waste collection firm has been dumped.

CEC has reviewed its wholly owned companies, also known as ASDVs (alternative service delivery vehicles).

January 9, 2022
Police arrest man in suspected child abduction bid in Middlewich

Police arrest man in suspected child abduction bid in Middlewich

A 51-year-old man has been arrested following a report of a child abduction in Middlewich, police said today.

The incident happened when a man approached a 4-year-old girl in The Cheshire Cheese pub in Lewin Street, Middlewich and tried to lead her away.

January 9, 2022
Coole Lane accident in icy conditions

READER’S LETTER: Delays result in gritting concerns kicked into Spring

On 7th January 2022, since being cut from the winter gritting routes by CEC, yet another serious road incident caused by icy conditions occurred on Coole Lane, near Audlem.

My colleague, Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem) referred to the “carnage” now occurring on this lane which has highlighted the unacceptable costs to road users, blue light services and to Cheshire East Council being incurred by this poorly considered policy.

January 9, 2022
David Webb and Cameron Terry depart Nantwich Town

David Webb and Cameron Terry depart Nantwich Town

Midfielder David Webb and goalkeeper Cameron Terry have both left Nantwich Town, the club has confirmed.

Webb joined The Dabbers in the summer of 2019 after a successful trial with the club.

January 9, 2022
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow extends tour to visit Crewe Lyceum

The UK tour of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has been extended into 2022 and will visit Crewe Lyceum this month.

Washington Irving’s classic tale has been given new life by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks (Murder, Margaret and Me; Harpy).

January 7, 2022
Reaseheath College donates bumper collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Reaseheath College donates bumper collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Generous students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich pulled together to help those in need at Christmas.

All departments were involved in collecting non perishable food, household items, toiletries and festive treats to make up a bumper delivery for Nantwich Foodbank.

January 7, 2022
Cheshire East Council ‘general reserves’ rise to £11.5 million

Cheshire East Council ‘general reserves’ rise to £11.5 million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor has sought assurances that Cheshire East’s £11.5m general reserves would be enough in the event of a crisis because it is lower than most local authorities.

The council increased its general reserves from £10m to £11.5m last year – taking it to 3% of the annual revenue budget.

January 7, 2022
Un-gritted Coole Lane witnesses another accident in icy conditions

Un-gritted Coole Lane witnesses another accident in icy conditions

Residents on Coole Lane in Nantwich have witnessed yet another accident in icy conditions after Cheshire East removed it from its gritting routes.

Freezing temperatures turned wet patches into treacherous ice on the rural route between Nantwich and Audlem earlier today

January 7, 2022