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Cheshire East takes harder line on care providers hiking prices

Cheshire East takes harder line on care providers hiking prices

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says it is taking a hard line with care providers who hike up their prices above cost increases meaning some residents may have to move homes.

The council’s adult services directorate is forecasting a £20 million overspend at the end of this financial year.

November 19, 2024
Nantwich welcomes its first seasonal snowfall

Nantwich welcomes its first seasonal snowfall

By Jonathan White
Residents of Nantwich and surrounding villages have woken to a picturesque winter wonderland today.

Snowfall throughout Monday night and Tuesday morning has blanketed the area in a crisp layer of white.

November 19, 2024
Speeding biker doing 134mph near Nantwich banned for two years

Speeding biker doing 134mph near Nantwich banned for two years

A motorcyclist caught speeding up to 134 mph on rural roads near Nantwich has been banned from driving for two years and given a suspended jail sentence.

Martyn Billings was riding his BMW S1000RR motorbike along the A534 at Bulkeley in convoy with another rider at the time.

November 18, 2024
Nantwich Players presents “The Flint Street Nativity” by Tim Firth

Nantwich Players presents “The Flint Street Nativity” by Tim Firth

Nantwich Players will be bringing “The Flint Street Nativity” comedy to the stage in December.

The production written by Tim Firth, and directed by Adam Goode, will run from December 6-14, with evening performances starting at 7.45pm.

November 18, 2024
Mental health worker from Nantwich scoops major honour

Mental health worker from Nantwich scoops major honour

A passionate mental health worker who supports unpaid carers in Nantwich has won a major award.

Daryhl Lewis, from Cheshire East All Ages Carers Hub, was named the North West Social Care Newcomer of the Year at the regional Great British Care Awards.

November 18, 2024
Bentley Motors appoints new sales and marketing board member

Bentley Motors appoints new sales and marketing board member

Bentley Motors has appointed Christophe Georges as board member for sales and marketing.

The Crewe car maker says he will start his role on December 1, reporting to Chairman and CEO Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser.

November 18, 2024
‘Proms at Acton’ concert raises thousands for Royal British Legion

‘Proms at Acton’ concert raises thousands for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
The 3rd annual ‘Proms’ fundraiser for the Royal British Legion in Acton has raised thousands of pounds.

The concert took place in front of a sold-out capacity audience at St Mary’s Church in the village.

November 18, 2024
Nantwich Town Disability Football teams shine in North West

Nantwich Town Disability Football teams shine in North West

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Disability Football pan-disability and visually impaired teams are making waves in North West England’s inclusive football scene.

The teams are competing in monthly ‘Ability Counts – West Division’ league matches at Moss Farm Lane Sports Complex in Northwich and weekly training at the Swansway Stadium in Nantwich.

November 18, 2024
Cooper Buckley hammer Willaston White Star 11-1 in Cup

Cooper Buckley hammer Willaston White Star 11-1 in Cup

Cooper Buckley hammered Willaston White Star 11-1 to progress to the next round of the Crewe DFA Sunday Challenge Cup.

Seb Muszynski scored four, Like Gillain bagged a hat-trick, Harry Griffiths came up with two more and Carrick Bryne and Macca McCourt also scored.

November 17, 2024
Nantwich school joins “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign

Nantwich school joins “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign

A Nantwich school has joined the “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign to teach SEND pupils about the dangers of becoming a “money mule”.

The campaign, highlighted during International Fraud Awareness Week (17-23 November), is a partnership between UK Finance and Cifas.

November 17, 2024
Third-placed Nantwich Town held 1-1 away at Clitheroe

Third-placed Nantwich Town held 1-1 away at Clitheroe

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town drew a game for only the second time this season with a 1-1 draw against Clitheroe at the EcoGiants Stadium.

In-form goalscorer Kai Evans missed out through suspension after accruing five yellow cards.

November 17, 2024
Plan for 20 homes near Shavington bypass set for go ahead

Plan for 20 homes near Shavington bypass set for go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A plan to build 20 homes on land close to the A500 Shavington Bypass have been recommended for approval.

The site, next to the historic Crotia Mill Farm off David Whitby Way, is part of a wider outline planning permission for a mixed use residential and commercial development, including up to 325 homes, which was approved in December 2016.

November 16, 2024
Gold medal winner Bryony back in Wrenbury for bounce-a-thon

Gold medal winner Bryony back in Wrenbury for bounce-a-thon

Golden girl Bryony Page returned to Wrenbury to help the centre who kickstarted who Olympic journey.

The gold medal winner at the 2024 Paris Olympics took part in a sponsored Bounce-a-Thon to raise vital funds for the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury.

November 16, 2024