Youngsters across South Cheshire have been honoured at the Everybody Health and Leisure 2022 Junior Awards.
The awards recognised children aged 5-11 for their inspirational efforts and contributions to local sporting and activity success.
By Jonathan White
Nantwich people have helped raise more than £48,000 during this year’s Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.
Poppies were bought and worn with pride by thousands of people across the Nantwich area during the Remembrance period in November.
The Principal and CEO of Cheshire College – South & West has officially been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Honour by King Charles III.
Jasbir Dheshi collected the honour made for his services to education.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A timber chalet in Wybunbury due to be demolished because it was built without planning permission can remain and be used for offices, the council has said.
Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee heard the building at Little Island Livery was originally built as accommodation for a groom.
Nantwich Museum has launched a new booklet which introduces readers to the town’s rich history.
“The Story of Nantwich with 36 Objects” was written by a team from the museum’s Research Group.
More than 1,500 ambulance workers have voted to strike across Cheshire and the North West.
Paramedics, emergency care assistants, call handlers and other staff are now set to walk out in the region.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A special school in South Cheshire can go ahead with expansion plans to accommodate an extra 60 pupils after Cheshire East gave permission for an extension to be built.
Springfield School caters for children and young people, between the ages of four and 19, who have autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
Nantwich Food Festival’s pre-Christmas “Drop-off and Go” collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank has been hailed a big success.
A team of Festival volunteers were given support by Joelle Warren MBE DL (Vice Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire) and Nantwich Mayor Cllr Peter Groves and his wife and Consort, Carol.
A Nantwich charitable organisation has received a cash boost after families flocked to a fundraising night at The Bickerton Poacher pub.
The town’s Lions group, which includes businesspeople and residents, has received a donation of £3,500 from the pub which hosted a bonfire and fireworks event attracting hundreds of people.
A wooden footbridge in Nantwich which has been out of action for months due to its dangerous condition, is to be finally rebuilt and open in time for Christmas.
The structure provides a popular route linking Massey Close in Stapeley and Beechwood Close where local shops and takeaways are based, as well as nearby Pear Tree Primary School and Cronkinson pub.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Parking charges look set to be reviewed across Cheshire East as the council struggles to balance its books because of soaring inflation costs.
Plans to introduce pay and display in towns such as Middlewich, Sandbach and Alsager – which currently offer free parking – were scuppered last year when the highways committee voted against the plan.
A nursery in Nantwich has been classed as “Outstanding” in its latest inspection by Ofsted.
La Maternelle, based on Barony Court in Nantwich, was visited by inspectors on October 17.
Independent shops in Nantwich have teamed up to produce this Christmas card which they hope will raise money for charity.
A number of shops – which also put on eye-catching festive window displays – hope the card will be as successful.
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