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Workmen put kerbside warning signs in Wistaston the wrong way round

Workmen put kerbside warning signs in Wistaston the wrong way round

By Jonathan White
Bungling workmen have placed kerbside warning signs the wrong way round on a busy Wistaston road.

Four verge marker posts were installed at Wistaston Hall Bridge on Church Lane as a warning to drivers.

May 31, 2019
Charity 50s/60s disco to be held at Crewe Vagrants

Charity 50s/60s disco to be held at Crewe Vagrants

A charity 50/60s disco is to be held at Crewe Vagrants in Willaston in aid of two life-saving causes.

The event at the Newcastle Road sports club aims to raise funds for Bloodwise and Macmillan Cancer Support.

May 30, 2019
Special needs children “left in limbo” by Cheshire East Council, say lawyers

Special needs children “left in limbo” by Cheshire East Council, say lawyers

Dozens of children with special needs were “left in limbo” after Cheshire East Council failed to meet 2019 school allocation deadline, say specialist lawyers.

Experts say 34 SEN children out of a total of 134 suffered delays in receiving their transition education healthcare plans or statements for 2019.

May 30, 2019
Plans underway for 40th World Worm Charming championships in Willaston

Plans underway for 40th World Worm Charming championships in Willaston

Organisers are busy plotting the 40th World Worm Charming championships which take place in Willaston next month.

The event – now known worldwide – will once again take place in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy near Nantwich.

May 30, 2019
Edwardian orphanage in South Cheshire to be converted to retirement flats

Edwardian orphanage in South Cheshire to be converted to retirement flats

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
An Edwardian former orphanage described as a jewel in Crewe’s crown is set to be converted into retirement flats after standing empty for 12 years.

Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee has given the go-ahead for Grade II-listed Webb House in Victoria Avenue, to be transformed into 54 extra care apartments with a swimming pool and gym – subject to final design tweaks being approved by planning officers.

May 29, 2019
New art gallery to open on Cocoa Yard in Nantwich

New art gallery to open on Cocoa Yard in Nantwich

A new art gallery is opening in Nantwich, aimed at supporting many Nantwich and north west based artists.

The Little Cheshire Gallery is opening its doors in a former hairdressers on the Cocoa Yard in the heart of the town.

May 29, 2019
Stapeley victim among those targeted by fraudsters, warn Cheshire Police

Stapeley victim among those targeted by fraudsters, warn Cheshire Police

A Stapeley resident was among six victims in Cheshire targeted by telephone fraudsters in one weekend, officers have revealed.

Detectives are warning people to be vigilant after several fraud offences were reported over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

May 29, 2019

Marie Curie support group Fashion Show, Nantwich

South Cheshire Support Group of Marie Curie will be hosting a Fashion Show at M & Co, Town Square, Nantwich on 27th June starting at 7.00pm Tickets are £5 each including light refreshments and are available from Gerry Smith on 01270627315. There will, also, be a Raffle. Marie Curie nurses provide free nursing care to patients who are terminally ill[Read More…]

May 28, 2019
£11m Sydney Road bridge scheme to be complete by end of June

£11m Sydney Road bridge scheme to be complete by end of June

Work on the £11 million scheme to replace Sydney Road Bridge in Crewe will continue until the end of June, highways chiefs say.

The later than planned opening is due to poor weather conditions experienced earlier in the year and delays with works carried out by utility companies to divert their services.

May 28, 2019
Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

The annual plant sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust to boost museum funds will take place on Saturday June 8.

The sale will run between 10.30am and 12.30pm, offering a selection of keenly priced plants.

May 28, 2019

An Evening of Music and Irish Dance

Nantwich Concert Band in joint concert with Fraser Irish Dance, Sunday 23rd June, 7pm Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich CW5 5DG. Tickets £7 (under 12s free) available through Civic Hall Bookings 01270 628633 or on the door.

May 28, 2019
Reaseheath College opens new Halls of Residence on Nantwich campus

Reaseheath College opens new Halls of Residence on Nantwich campus

The latest halls of residence building has been officially opened at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich.

It brings the total capacity on campus to 850 bedrooms, and is part of a recent £80 million investment.

May 28, 2019
Winners of Nantwich Rotary art and handwriting competition unveiled

Winners of Nantwich Rotary art and handwriting competition unveiled

The winners of the Nantwich Rotary Art & Handwriting competition have picked up their prizes from local MP Laura Smith.

The young winners gathered at Nantwich Museum for the 11th Rotary Club of Nantwich Primary Schools Art and Handwriting Competition.

May 28, 2019