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11,000 in Cheshire East receiving Universal Credit, latest stats show

11,000 in Cheshire East receiving Universal Credit, latest stats show

Almost 11,000 people in Cheshire East are receiving personalised Universal Credit support, latest figures show.

The 10,977 in Cheshire East are among 339,000 across the North West in receipt of the credit, which also includes 13,663 from Cheshire West and Chester.

September 21, 2019
Acton Church to stage September Serenade concert

Acton Church to stage September Serenade concert

A “September Serenade” fund-raising music concert will take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton on September 26.

The concert, starting at 7.30pm, will feature talented soprano Jessica Thayer, accompanied by pianist Sally Birkett, with show stopping hits from Puccini to Cole Porter.

September 21, 2019
Young riders from Nantwich help scoop British title

Young riders from Nantwich help scoop British title

A group of young Nantwich Riding Club dressage riders are celebrating after winning the team of four dressage competition at the British Riding Club National Championships at Lincoln Showground.

September 21, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC welcome Matlock in cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC welcome Matlock in cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts will be hoping to put their opening league defeat behind them when they welcome Matlock in the cup today (September 21)

September 21, 2019
Nantwich Players to stage “Jeeves and Wooster” production

Nantwich Players to stage “Jeeves and Wooster” production

Nantwich Players are braced for the next production of the season – the riotously funny “Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense”.

September 20, 2019
Police probe crash which left car on roof near Nantwich

Police probe crash which left car on roof near Nantwich

Police are investigating after a car was left on its roof in a collision at a busy junction near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A530 Middlewich Road at the traffic lights for the turning to Church Minshull.

September 20, 2019
More fines dished out by Cheshire East to dog owners over fouling

More fines dished out by Cheshire East to dog owners over fouling

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than 100 fines have been handed out to irresponsible owners for failing to control or clean up after their dogs since Cheshire East Council chiefs beefed up their powers.

Cheshire East launched a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle dog fouling and dog control issues on November 1, 2017, with the aim of encouraging responsible dog ownership.

September 19, 2019
Review: Shavington Drama Group’s “Tiptoe through the Tombstones”

Review: Shavington Drama Group’s “Tiptoe through the Tombstones”

By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Drama Group’s latest production is Tiptoe Through the Tombstones.

Written by Norman Robbins and directed by Megan Goode, this spoof comedy thriller had the audience in hysterics on its opening night.

September 19, 2019
Joint fire and police station plan for Crewe axed amid £18m bill

Joint fire and police station plan for Crewe axed amid £18m bill

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans to build a joint police and fire station in Crewe have been axed after it was discovered the project would have cost taxpayers £18 million.

Members of the Cheshire Fire Authority unanimously voted at a meeting today (September 18) to move forward with plans to build a station solely for the fire service instead.

September 18, 2019
Closed Nantwich car park to re-open under new operator

Closed Nantwich car park to re-open under new operator

A popular car park in Nantwich is to re-open under a new operator, agents confirmed today.

The Bowers Row car park was closed off last week after Cheshire East Council refused to pay higher rental charges and declined to renew the lease.

September 18, 2019
The Cast of Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Pamela Raith Photography

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum was full last night (September 17) for the opening of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

There is something quite special about this show.

September 18, 2019
Stapeley Parish Action Group unveils Walk Stapeley leaflet

Stapeley Parish Action Group unveils Walk Stapeley leaflet

Stapeley Parish Action Group has unveiled its latest “Walk Stapeley” leaflet.

It’s the second such leaflet which invites residents and visitors to do a series of walks around the parish.

September 17, 2019
Hack Green Nuclear Bunker to stage Soviet Threat event

Hack Green Nuclear Bunker to stage Soviet Threat event

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich is hosting its popular living history event where the Soviet threat of the Cold War comes to life.

It’s happening this weekend September 21-22.

September 17, 2019