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Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire exposed to danger, warns charity

Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire exposed to danger, warns charity

Electric Vehicle drivers in Cheshire are charging their cars dangerously due to lack of public infrastructure, a charity has claimed.

Consumer protection charity Electrical Safety First say 72% of EV users in the region admit they charge dangerously due to absence of local public charging points.

June 17, 2019
GPs in South Cheshire to vote on plans to merge CCGs

GPs in South Cheshire to vote on plans to merge CCGs

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
GP Practices in South Cheshire will vote in September on whether the four bodies responsible for buying healthcare in Cheshire East and West should merge next April.

June 17, 2019
Aerial shots show flooded areas of River Weaver in Nantwich

Aerial shots show flooded areas of River Weaver in Nantwich

These aerial images show how flood waters have receded in Nantwich after last week’s torrential rains.

The River Weaver catchment area was under an official Flood Alert, with the Shrewbridge Lodge location in Nantwich subject to a more serious Flood Warning.

June 17, 2019
Cheshire East Council to press on with HS2 Crewe Hub plans

Cheshire East Council to press on with HS2 Crewe Hub plans

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has agreed to press ahead with plans to have the Crewe Hub HS2 up and running by 2027.

Cabinet members have unanimously approved plans to prepare a planning application for the station, which is expected to be submitted in summer 2020.

June 16, 2019

Korfball Beginners Taster Sessions

Looking for something new to try? If you’re looking for a fun, sociable activity for both men and women then come and try korfball. Crewe & Nantwich Korfball Club is holding free taster sessions aimed at beginners on Tuesdays 23rd and 30th July. They will take place at Malbank School sports hall, Nantwich (CW5 5HD) from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. Everyone[Read More…]

June 16, 2019
Review: Ada, by Platform Theatre at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Ada, by Platform Theatre at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Platform Theatre premiered their new show Ada this week at the Lyceum Studio.

June 15, 2019
Bingo club in Hough is relaunched after two years

Bingo club in Hough is relaunched after two years

A long standing charity bingo club that had been running in Hough Village for more than two years has been relaunched.

Crewe and Nantwich Conservative MP candidate Dr Kieran Mullan stepped in to help Celia Brown and family relaunch the club.

June 14, 2019
Riot Act comes to Crewe Lyceum as part Pride Festival

Riot Act comes to Crewe Lyceum as part Pride Festival

A powerful theatre piece exploring the history of the LGBTQ rights movement will visit South Cheshire as part of a UK tour.

Riot Act embarks on a Pride season tour and comes to Crewe Lyceum on Thursday June 27 for one performance only.

June 14, 2019
Alpraham villagers battle to fix drains on crumbling Cheshire road

Alpraham villagers battle to fix drains on crumbling Cheshire road

Villagers say they have been fighting for authorities to fix blocked drains which have flooded their pothole-ridden road for almost four years.

Families on Hilbre bank in Alpraham say Cheshire East Council and water companies have not carried out essential repairs on a section of the route.

June 13, 2019
Can technology resolve the parking crisis in the UK?

Can technology resolve the parking crisis in the UK?

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There are millions of vehicles in the UK, and most of them are parked more than 90% of the time.

That is a lot of vehicles that need space in a country that is not friendly to parked vehicles.

June 13, 2019
St Oswald’s to stage first ever “Worleston Car Derby”

St Oswald’s to stage first ever “Worleston Car Derby”

St Oswald’s Primary School is to stage the village’s first ever Worleston Car Derby to help raise funds for an all-weather track.

The Worleston Car Derby will take place in the school grounds at 1pm on June 22.

June 13, 2019
Cllr David Marren

Nantwich councillor expelled by local Conservative party for leader attack

Nantwich Town councillor David Marren has been expelled by his party for comments he made about lack of action over travellers on Barony Park.

June 13, 2019
Flood Warning and Alert for Weaver in Nantwich as heavy rain hits South Cheshire

Flood Warning and Alert for Weaver in Nantwich as heavy rain hits South Cheshire

The public is being warned about high rivers and flooded roads and pavements as heavy rain is set to continue in South Cheshire over the next 24 hours.

An official Flood Warning – which states “immediate action is required” – is in place on River Weaver in Nantwich, as of 6.30pm tonight (June 12).

June 12, 2019