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South Cheshire Chamber welcomes Government HS2 decision

South Cheshire Chamber welcomes Government HS2 decision

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce members have welcomed the Government’s green light today for HS2 to go ahead.

They hailed the Government’s backing for HS2 as a victory for key employers who have long supported the campaign.

February 11, 2020
Planners claim transformed Crewe town centre can thrive

Planners claim transformed Crewe town centre can thrive

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Town planners insist Crewe’s new-look town centre can work alongside the bustling Grand Junction retail park.

Cheshire East Council wants to transform Royal Arcade in Crewe town centre – with the authority hoping that a new cinema, bowling alley and shops can be built in 2023.

February 11, 2020
Sci-fi book on Princess Diana’s death to be launched in Nantwich

Sci-fi book on Princess Diana’s death to be launched in Nantwich

An author who’s new sci-fi work tells how Diana, Princess of Wales, was murdered by time travellers, is launching his new book in Nantwich.

February 11, 2020
Uncertain future for Cheshire East budget, say bosses

Uncertain future for Cheshire East budget, say bosses

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs are confident they will balance the books this financial year and next – but insist the future is less certain.

Authority staff were asked for cost-cutting ideas by Kath O’Dwyer, acting chief executive, last November as the council faced a £7.5 million overspend for 2019-20.

February 10, 2020
Review: Sunday Night at the Lyceum, The Cat FM

Review: Sunday Night at the Lyceum, The Cat FM

By Claire Faulkner
Local community radio station The Cat delighted fans yesterday when they presented ‘Sunday Night at The Lyceum Theatre’.

The variety show was packed with singing, dancing and laughter, and was organised in aid of the Lost Little Ones MCH Charity Baby Bereavement Suite Appeal.

February 10, 2020
Floods and fallen trees across South Cheshire during Storm Ciara

Floods and fallen trees across South Cheshire during Storm Ciara

Trees were felled, buildings damaged, and roads flooded across South Cheshire which was battered by Storm Ciara over the last 18 hours.

February 9, 2020
Nantwich Town thump league leaders South Shields 4-1

Nantwich Town thump league leaders South Shields 4-1

Nantwich Town stunned league leaders South Shields with a brilliant away performance to win 4-1.

The victory keeps Nantwich in the play offs in fifth place, and now just six points off the leaders with a game in hand.

February 9, 2020
Storm Ciara hits Crewe Regional Sunday football fixtures

Storm Ciara hits Crewe Regional Sunday football fixtures

Storm Ciara played havoc with the Crewe Regional Sunday League fixtures today, with just match starting before being abandoned.

February 9, 2020
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Little Ones Appeal reaches halfway

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Little Ones Appeal reaches halfway

The Mid Cheshire Hospitals “Little Ones” appeal is almost halfway to its £100,000 fundraising target.

The appeal has been supported by major retailers and local businesses over the last few months, organisers say.

February 9, 2020
Crewe Hall concert will raise funds for Wingate Children’s Centre

Crewe Hall concert will raise funds for Wingate Children’s Centre

Crewe Hall will host a special charity concert by Alsager Community Choir on February 29 in aid of Nantwich-based charity, The Wingate Centre.

February 8, 2020
How villagers clubbed together to save their community pub in Hankelow

How villagers clubbed together to save their community pub in Hankelow

Work is underway to renovate a pub and bring it back to life in a Nantwich village, marking a four year battle to save the community asset. Here’s how villagers clubbed together to save their “local”.

February 8, 2020
Nantwich residents to pay £10 extra for policing

Nantwich residents to pay £10 extra for policing

By Aran Dhillon
Residents across Cheshire are set to pay an extra £10 a year on average to fund policing.

It comes after it emerged that the “burden” of funding is shifting from central Government to taxpayers in the area.

February 7, 2020
James Nicholls shines for South Cheshire Harriers in Alsager 5

James Nicholls shines for South Cheshire Harriers in Alsager 5

South Cheshire Harriers runner James Nicholls shone bright in the Alsager 5 race.

He was one of 91 from the Harriers club to take part in one of the most prestigious road races in the years’ calendar.

February 6, 2020