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Nantwich Food Festival unveils Celebrity Chefs booked for 2022

Nantwich Food Festival unveils Celebrity Chefs booked for 2022

Nantwich Food Festival is definitely going ahead this year after a two year gap due to Covid, organisers have confirmed.

And today they revealed two of the celebrity chefs who will appear at the festival between September 2-4.

February 15, 2022
Nantwich youngsters enjoy glimpse of future at careers fair

Nantwich youngsters enjoy glimpse of future at careers fair

Nantwich primary school children were among hundreds across Cheshire and Shropshire inspired by visions of exciting futures at the Rudheath Senior Academy careers fair.

Year 6 pupils from Calveley Primary Academy and Acton CE Primary Academy were among those from the North West Academies Trust (NWAT) to take part.

February 14, 2022
Dame Sarah Storey opens new-look Nantwich Leisure Centre

Dame Sarah Storey opens new-look Nantwich Leisure Centre

British Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey has officially opened the newly refurbished Nantwich Leisure Centre.

The centre and Barony Sports complex has recently undergone a £2.2 million investment in partnership with Cheshire East Council, with a new gym extension, indoor group cycling studio, new-look reception and Taste for Life café.

February 14, 2022
£7 million for Cheshire East roads in 2022-23 amid councillor warnings

£7 million for Cheshire East roads in 2022-23 amid councillor warnings

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council needs to invest as much as it can now to improve its highways to avoid closing unsafe roads in the future, a councillor warned.

It comes as the authority has included £7 million in its capital programme in 2022/3 for highways.

February 13, 2022
Cheshire East Council Tax hike of 2.99% set to be approved

Cheshire East Council Tax hike of 2.99% set to be approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Council tax payers in Cheshire East look set for a 2.99% hike from April adding £47.21 a year to a bill for a Band D property.

Members of the corporate policy committee agreed to recommend that full council approves the increase as part of its budget for 2022/3.

February 13, 2022
Nantwich “Parkrun” moves step closer as Barony masterplan gathers pace

Nantwich “Parkrun” moves step closer as Barony masterplan gathers pace

A regular Nantwich “Parkrun” event on the Barony could be a few strides closer after councillors backed the idea amid the park’s “masterplan” consultation.

The “Barony Masterplan” includes a running/walking track around the perimeter of the park.

February 11, 2022
Councillors call for police action on Nantwich town centre parking

Councillors call for police action on Nantwich town centre parking

Nantwich Town councillors have called for more police action against inconsiderate and dangerous parking in the town centre.

The issue was raised by councillors at the town council meeting last night (February 10).

February 11, 2022
Plan for Audlem wedding venue deferred over noise assessment

Plan for Audlem wedding venue deferred over noise assessment

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to use a former Audlem farmhouse as a wedding venue until a noise assessment is done.

Cheshire East planning officers had recommended the scheme at The Parkes, off Monks Lane, be approved.

February 9, 2022
Pensioner from Crewe jailed for 12 years for sex offences against children

Pensioner from Crewe jailed for 12 years for sex offences against children

A 74-year-old man from Crewe has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of a string of sex offences against victims under the age of 13.

David Palin was sentenced at Chester Crown Court following a week-long trial.

February 9, 2022
Nantwich Show returns with new location at Reaseheath College

Nantwich Show returns with new location at Reaseheath College

Nantwich Show is set to celebrate 125 years by moving to a new location in July – at nearby Reaseheath College.

This year’s show is set for Wednesday July 27 as organisers Nantwich Agricultural Society aim for an extra special celebration.

February 9, 2022
Anger over “joke” jail term for driver who left passenger to die in crash

Anger over “joke” jail term for driver who left passenger to die in crash

A jail term passed down to a motorist with 37 driving convictions who left his passenger to die following a crash in South Cheshire has been slammed.

Liam Foster (pictured) of Smallbrook Walk, Crewe, was sentenced to 42 months at Chester Crown Court.

February 7, 2022
Bus stuck in Nantwich town centre by van on yellow lines

Bus stuck in Nantwich town centre by van on yellow lines

These pictures show how a bus driver was forced to disembark and hunt down the owner of a van left blocking its path in the centre of Nantwich.

Onlookers said the C84 became stuck on the tight left-hand bend on Swine Market in Nantwich because the van had been parked on double yellow lines.

February 7, 2022
Cheshire politicians and business leaders welcome Great British Railways competition

Cheshire politicians and business leaders welcome Great British Railways competition

Politicians and business leaders across Cheshire have welcomed the launch of a competition to find the home of the new Great British Railways HQ and have backed Crewe to clinch the honour.

The town has been featured in the competition announcement video with broadcaster Michael Portillo championing.

February 7, 2022