Brine Leas and Malbank hail “outstanding” GCSE results
Headteachers at Brine Leas and Malbank schools in Nantwich today hailed “outstanding” GCSE results.
Both schools achieved top results and said they were “proud” of their year 11 students.
Human Interest
Nantwich first responder stopped by NWAS from using blue lights
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Ambulance chiefs have stopped an experienced volunteer life-saving medic in Nantwich from driving to emergencies on blue lights, sparking fears the time delay could cost lives.
Gavin Palin has been with the ambulance service in Nantwich for 23 years and has responded to life-threatening calls, such as cardiac arrests, on blue lights in the area for the past two decades.
Fox Dance Academy in Nantwich scoops two awards
Nantwich based Fox Dance Academy has been awarded “Best Overall Dance School” at the National Dance Business Conference.
Judges highlighted the school’s commitment to nurturing talent, promoting creativity, delivering performances and creating a family environment for students.
Nantwich transport firm hopes to provide rural bus service
A local transport firm is hoping to step in and provide a rural bus service to Nantwich villages after D&G decided to axe key routes.
Hit The Road Travel are exploring a new two-hourly circular route connecting Nantwich to Barbridge, Bunbury, Ravensmoor, Wrenbury and Aston.
Nantwich man to tackle first marathon in aid of PAPYRUS
A retired teacher from Nantwich is to tackle his first marathon in aid of the national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.
Mark Woodward, 72, is currently in training for the Chester Marathon which takes place on October 6, aiming to raise funds to help save young lives.
Sustainable Nantwich to hear local farm’s biodigestion scheme
A farm worker will be guest at a Sustainable Nantwich event this week to outline their renewable energy operation.
Hannah Thommason, from Aston Lower Hall Farm, on Dairy Lane in Aston Juxtra Mondrum, will be appearing at The Leopard’s “The Post Room” to give a talk at 7pm this Wednesday.
CEC to hold Government talks over proposed devolution deal
Cheshire East Council could have more decision-making powers sooner than anticipated as bosses are set for talks with the new Government over a devolution deal.
It could see the Government devolving new powers to the cash-strapped authority on transport, skills, housing, planning and employment.
Charity tractor run in Nantwich raises cash for hospital charity
The fifth Nantwich Agricultural Society “Charity Vintage & Classic Tractor Road Run” has helped raise vital funds for charity.
The 35-mile charity run was held yesterday (August 18) in aid of the Leighton Hospital Breast Care Unit.
80,000 pensioners in Cheshire East to lose winter fuel payment
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 80,000 pensioners in Cheshire East are to lose their winter fuel allowance under the Labour government’s plans, the Conservatives have claimed.
The government announced from this year that only those in receipt of pension credit or other means-tested benefits will get the annual payments, worth between £100 and £300.
From pub to parlour – Nantwich inn converted by funeral directors
Work to convert a well known Nantwich pub into a funeral parlour has been completed.
The former Rifleman pub on James Hall Street has been transformed over the past 14 months into a new home for Gavin Palin Funeral Directors.
CEC unveil cost-cutting plan to save £91 million in four years
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East looks set to approve a cost-cutting plan to “transform” the council and save up to £91 million over the next four years as it struggles to stave off effective bankruptcy.
The cash-strapped council needs to plug a £100 million funding gap by 2028.
Students across Nantwich and Crewe celebrate A Level success
Thousands of students across Nantwich and South Cheshire celebrated their A Level, BTEC and T Level results today.
Celebrations took place at Brine Leas School in Nantwich with a number of students earning straight As and A*s which headteacher Paul Whitehead called “a phenomenal achievement”.
Cash-strapped Cheshire East faces management restructure
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is to reorganise its senior management structure which, a report states, is ‘no longer considered fit for purpose’.
The council last reviewed its senior management team in 2019 and further changes were made in 2021.
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