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Councillor slams “irony” of CEC household tip closure plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Middlewich residents have to drive past their local waste centre to take rubbish to the Pyms Lane tip in Crewe – only for it to be then transported back to Middlewich!

Cllr Garnet Marshall spoke of the irony of Cheshire East’s decision to close the Croxton Lane site at Middlewich and not allow residents access to the Ansa waste transfer site on Cledford Lane, where the entire borough’s rubbish is dumped.

September 28, 2024 —

Cheshire East approves plan to turn Flag Lane Baths to a school

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have rubber-stamped a move to scrap plans to transform Flag Lane Baths into a community hub and seek permission to use the site for a school.

The economy and growth committee was told the cost of the proposed community hub scheme, put forward by Always Ahead charity, has spiralled because of delays due to concerns about the building’s structure.

September 28, 2024 —

Bryony backs fundraising bounce-a-thon at Wingate Centre

Nantwich’s Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page has leapt to support a sponsored Bounce-a-thon which will help raise vital funds.

The event will take place at The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, where Bryony trained as a youngster before going on to Olympics stardom.

September 27, 2024 —

Mornflake donates “lucky” football shirt funds to St Luke’s Hospice

Football fans are being asked to get behind a new fundraising drive for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

The hospice has been donated sponsorship space on Crewe Alexandra’s new blue and white third kit which is being sold online and in the club shop to boost funds for patient care.

September 27, 2024 —

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich next week

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy is back at Nantwich Civic Hall next week.

The new season blasted off in fine style in September with a fantastic sold out show.

September 27, 2024 —

CEC councillors called “disgrace” as they vote to close three tips

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors today voted to permanently close three tips to shouts of “absolute disgrace” and “shame on you” from angry members of the public.

The cash-strapped authority is facing a £27m overspend at the end of this year and needs to save £100m over the next four-year period.

September 26, 2024 —

UK v Europe: Innovation, sustainability, and future of manufacturing

Tata Chemicals serves as a prime example of a well-known salt manufacturer in Cheshire, producing British Salt from the historic Cheshire salt beds.

But they aren’t the only players in the game as UK manufacturers face intense competition from their European counterparts.

September 26, 2024 —

Nantwich firm Fabulosa hits international sales landmark

Nantwich fragrance firm Fabulosa has hit 15 million unit sales in Europe through its retail partner Action.

That equates to enough liquid sold to fill five Olympic-size swimming pools.

September 26, 2024 —

Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Village school Calveley Primary near Nantwich is celebrating its latest Ofsted report.

Inspectors rated the school “Good” and said pupils “receive a wonderful and happy learning experience”.

September 26, 2024 —

‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

A “Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation” exhibition by local Ten Plus Textiles group has opened at Nantwich Museum and is due to run until Saturday November 30.

Eye-catching works of textile art include fine hand and machine embroidery, patchwork, quilting, beadwork, weaving, collage and mixed media.

September 26, 2024 —

Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at regional gala

By Jonathan White
Seahorse Swimming Club in South Cheshire scooped an impressive 13 medals at their latest regional gala.

The Crewe-based team competed against their Manchester rivals Sailfin SC and Aquadis SC from the Wirral at the Halliwick Regional Gala at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

September 26, 2024 —

Market makers and liquidity providers in Crypto

The digital asset landscape is dynamic and ever-changing, and the ability to execute trades smoothly is critical for all market participants.

A key factor in achieving this smooth trading experience is the presence of a crypto market maker, whose role in maintaining liquidity and market stability is impossible to overestimate.

September 26, 2024 —