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Coole Lane accident in icy conditions

READER’S LETTER: Delays result in gritting concerns kicked into Spring

On 7th January 2022, since being cut from the winter gritting routes by CEC, yet another serious road incident caused by icy conditions occurred on Coole Lane, near Audlem.

My colleague, Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem) referred to the “carnage” now occurring on this lane which has highlighted the unacceptable costs to road users, blue light services and to Cheshire East Council being incurred by this poorly considered policy.

January 9, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Priority needed for Covid testing queues

READER’S LETTER: Priority needed for Covid testing queues

Dear Editor,
I’m sure you are sick of Covid as much as the rest of us.

But I went for a pcr test in Crewe yesterday with my 14-year-old as it’s been Xmas.

January 2, 2022
FEATURE: Tying the knot? Here are some great wedding venues in Nantwich

FEATURE: Tying the knot? Here are some great wedding venues in Nantwich

Every year, according to the Office of National Statistics, more than 2,500 people get married in Cheshire.

The county has the second highest number of couples getting married in the country – that shows just how romantic Cheshire is!

December 28, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Take part in Speed Management Strategy consultation

READER’S LETTER: Take part in Speed Management Strategy consultation

Dear Editor,
The Cheshire East Speed Management Strategy is out for consultation until 31st January, following on from the Motion passed at Council in Nov 2020.

We need your help to shape this strategy to implement 20mph speed limits on local roads, housing estates and in town and village centres and 40mph on country lanes.

December 20, 2021
FEATURE: A guide to maintaining your central heating system

FEATURE: A guide to maintaining your central heating system

By providing your household’s central heating system with basic maintenance, you’ll be able to keep it in good working order for many years to come.

You depend on your heating system to keep you warm in the winter, which is why you’ll want to make sure it works reliably all year round.

December 19, 2021
Nantwich & District branch of Royal British Legion celebrates centenary

Nantwich & District branch of Royal British Legion celebrates centenary

By Jonathan White
2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The branch was formed on September 30 1921 and on September 30 2021 they were awarded a 100th Anniversary Pennant by the North West Region.

December 17, 2021
FEATURE: 5 tips for balancing your budget without using credit cards

FEATURE: 5 tips for balancing your budget without using credit cards

You have to draw up a personal budget if you want to get on top of your debt.

It might be tedious and difficult to do, but it is important.

December 15, 2021
FEATURE: Four tips for helping your kids with school

FEATURE: Four tips for helping your kids with school

Finding the right approach to helping your kids with school is not easy, especially in the first few years.

You have to be patient and understanding and go out of your way to do research on various topics a lot of the time.

December 15, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Communities on slashed gritting routes left out in cold

READER’S LETTER: Communities on slashed gritting routes left out in cold

Dear Editor,
It’s now nearly two years since I ‘called in’ the CEC Labour/Independents Cabinet decision to cut winter gritting routes and six months since a decision was made somewhere in the corridors of Cheshire East Council, that despite a second consultation, confirmed the cutting of miles of the highways network from the Adverse Winter Weather gritting scheme.

December 13, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Three days of carnage on Coole Lane

READER’S LETTER: Three days of carnage on Coole Lane

Dear Editor,

To Cllrs Browne and Corcoran.

In launching your 2022/23 budget consultation you claim a balanced four-year budget but totally ignore the impact of ‘your policy’ of cuts to rural areas and passing on cost to Parish Council’s via your ‘highway pilot top up scheme/price list’.

December 12, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?

READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?

Dear Editor,
At their recent meeting, I criticised the Labour run Crewe Town Council for not allowing the people of Crewe to attend the official switch on of the Xmas Lights.

Usually this is a big event, which marks the beginning of the Xmas celebrations, with entertainment and street stalls etc.

December 12, 2021
FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

Holiday shopping can be the worst when it comes to creating stress.

We all feel so much pressure to get just the right gift for friends and family.

December 10, 2021
FEATURE: Your healthy lifestyle checklist – for a better version of you

FEATURE: Your healthy lifestyle checklist – for a better version of you

No matter what your age, it’s never too late to take care of your mind and body.

And the actions you perform now may help you live a healthy lifestyle as you get older.

December 9, 2021