Articles by: Editor

Nantwich family and neighbours team up to grow amazing sunflowers

Nantwich family and neighbours team up to grow amazing sunflowers

Neighbours in Nantwich have helped a family grow these impressive 4-metre high sunflowers!

The towering blooms have become a popular sight for residents living on the Malbank Waters development in Nantwich.

September 26, 2021
Nantwich Town slump to another home defeat against Basford

Nantwich Town slump to another home defeat against Basford

By Liam Price
Substitute Marcus Marshall struck 12 minutes from time to give Basford United a 1-0 win over Nantwich Town at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

The Dabbers had both Matthew Gould and Dan Cockerline making their full debuts after signing earlier in the week, and they started well.

September 26, 2021
Endangered newts in Nantwich rescued by water engineers

Endangered newts in Nantwich rescued by water engineers

More than 30 endangered newts trapped in a deep watery prison near Nantwich have been plucked to safety after being spotted on CCTV.

The lost colony of great crested newts was found by water engineers surveying buried drainage channels at Ridley Bank service reservoir.

September 24, 2021
Nantwich solicitors help raise £6,500 for Children’s Care Appeal

Nantwich solicitors help raise £6,500 for Children’s Care Appeal

A Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity fundraiser backed by Nantwich solicitors Hall Smith Whittingham has raised £6,500 for the Children’s Emergency Care Appeal.

September 24, 2021
Cheshire East children’s services overspends by £1.7 million

Cheshire East children’s services overspends by £1.7 million

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s children’s services department has overspent its budget for the fourth year in a row and the problem has been exacerbated by safeguarding issues because of Covid.

The council as a whole underspent by £1.2m last year, mainly because projects could not be completed because of the pandemic.

September 24, 2021
400 years to repair Cheshire East’s crumbling roads, says highways boss

400 years to repair Cheshire East’s crumbling roads, says highways boss

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Repairing Cheshire East’s roads will take a staggering 400 years if the investment from government continues at the same rate.

That’s the claim made by the chair of the highways committee at Cheshire East Council, Cllr Craig Browne.

September 24, 2021
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Snr Academy beat Rochdale

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Snr Academy beat Rochdale

By Dan Lynch
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Senior Academy continued their winning run with a 45-21 victory.

From the kick off, Crewe competed strongly at the break down, leaving the official no option other than to award a penalty.

September 23, 2021
South Cheshire residents urged to join Cancer Research “Race for Life”

South Cheshire residents urged to join Cancer Research “Race for Life”

People across South Cheshire are being urged to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in October.

The charity’s events are returning to the area but with socially distanced measures to keep participants safe.

September 23, 2021
Nantwich Running Club making strides with 300 members

Nantwich Running Club making strides with 300 members

New Nantwich Running Club is making major strides after hitting almost 300 members in just a few months.

The club was launched by Willaston runner Mike Stevens earlier this year.

September 23, 2021
Comedian Rich Hall to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Comedian Rich Hall to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Rich Hall’s comedy-music locomotive rolls into Crewe Lyceum on September 25 amid rescheduled tour dates.

Hall’s “Hoedown Deluxe” blends his keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country lyricism.

September 23, 2021
FEATURE: The benefits of sofa beds

FEATURE: The benefits of sofa beds

Whether you’re looking to get a two-seater or three-seater sofa bed, you will get to enjoy the many benefits of a functional sofa bed, including the ability to change the layout of your living space as quickly and as often as you like.

September 23, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Cross-party rejection of Cheshire East car park charging strategy

READER’S LETTER: Cross-party rejection of Cheshire East car park charging strategy

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East Conservatives, together with cross-party colleagues, rejected proposals to consult on a standardised system of charging ‘zones’ across all the borough’s car parks.

September 23, 2021
Leighton Hospital unveils £663 million redevelopment plans

Leighton Hospital unveils £663 million redevelopment plans

Ambitious plans for the £663 million redevelopment of Leighton Hospital have moved a step closer today.

A bid for funding has now been formally submitted to the Department of Health and Social Care.

September 22, 2021