Cheshire College starts merger talks with Macclesfield
Plans are underway for Cheshire College – South & West to merge with Macclesfield College.
If the merger goes ahead, it would create a huge education provider with around 11,000 learners.
Human Interest
New Mayor of Nantwich takes over chains of office
Nantwich has a new Mayor after Cllr Mary Slinn took over the chains of office at a ceremony last night.
Outgoing Mayor Cllr Stuart Bostock paid tribute to all those who helped him during his year in office.
Bridgemere Garden Centre hosts launch of latest Show garden
Gardeners World celebrity Adam Frost helped draw hundreds of visitors to the opening of a new show garden at Bridgemere near Nantwich.
Alan Roper, managing director of Blue Diamond, officially unveiled the newest addition to Bridgemere Show Gardens – The Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond Garden Centres.
Royal Mail vows to improve in Nantwich, says MP
Royal Mail bosses have committed to improving postal services in Nantwich, MP Connor Naismith said today.
The organisation has confirmed extra postal workers have been drafted in to work out of the Nantwich delivery office.
New mayor of Cheshire East reveals homeless background
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new mayor of Cheshire East has revealed that 13 years ago he was homeless and sleeping in his car.
David Edwardes (Ind) was invested as the borough’s new mayor at a ceremony at Tatton Park yesterday (May 14).
Anger grows in Nantwich over new Sunday and evening parking charges
Businesses and organisations in Nantwich town centre have voiced concern over new evening and Sunday parking charges set to take effect from May 26.
The change will see people being charged after 6pm for the first time – and extended by four hours to 10pm.
Mary set to be new Nantwich Mayor in “best place to live”
Nantwich resident Mary Slinn is looking forward to becoming Mayor, representing the town she has loved since a teenager and calls ‘the best place to live.’
Mary, who has lived in Nantwich 45 years, will be invested as Mayor tomorrow (May 15) at Nantwich Town Council.
Network Rail complete Nantwich Station clean-up
Network Rail says it has completed a clean-up of Nantwich Station after complaints by residents at the state of the site.
There were concerns at the amount of rubbish piling up on land at the station.
Students at Reaseheath raise hundreds for Mid Cheshire Mind
Students at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have raised more than £400 for Mid Cheshire Mind.
The funds will go towards the local mental health charity keeping its vital phone support lines open.
Brookfield Allotment holders celebrate funding for site revamp
Brookfield Allotment holders in Nantwich are celebrating a double win at their popular site.
More than 50 members of the Brookfield Allotment Association, their families and friends hailed the opening of a refurbished community area at their open day.
Nantwich groups team up for eco-Sunday clean up
Nantwich community leaders are teaming up tomorrow (May 11) to make common cause for people and nature.
Members of Sustainable Nantwich, Nantwich Civic Society, Nantwich in Bloom and other volunteers are coming together for some “Balsam Pulling” along the River Weaver through the town.
Reaseheath College £2,000 travel scholarship on offer
The deadline for a £2,000 travel scholarship run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich is fast approaching.
Young professionals working in Cheshire’s land-based industries can apply for the John Platt Travel Scholarship.
New tech to target those who attack Cheshire emergency workers
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s Police Crime Commissioner says new technology will help police crack down on people who attack emergency workers and bring them to justice.
Commissioner Dan Price was responding to a question about attacks on police after Chief Constable Mark Roberts revealed 10 officers and PCSOs had been assaulted over a 48-hour period one weekend last month.
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