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New travellers transit site “in near future” pledges Cheshire East leader

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs are determined to secure a transit site for gypsies and travellers – but the council’s new leader admits it will not be popular with neighbours.

Cheshire East Council is considering whether to revive plans for a transit site at Cledford Hall in Middlewich following a spate of unauthorised encampments in the borough, including five on Barony Park in Nantwich this year.

July 10, 2019 —

Badger culling can be banned on Cheshire East Council farmland

By Stephen Topping
Badger culling can now be banned on Cheshire East Council-owned farmland which is rented out – but only once the tenancies are renewed.

July 10, 2019 —

Students honoured at Cheshire College South & West awards night

Cheshire College – South & West hosted its second annual College Awards at its Crewe Campus.

The awards celebrate learner success and recognise those who have made a real impression on staff, contributed to college life and achieved academically.

July 9, 2019 —

Warning over poisonous food left on River Weaver banks

Nantwich residents have voiced fears over poisonous food being left out for birds along River Weaver, prompting a warning from the RSPCA.

It comes after one reader spotted pieces of mouldy bread which had been scattered along the path by the river bank off Davenport Avenue and Manor Road.

July 9, 2019 —

Leighton Hospital cancer treatment teams among best in UK

Cancer treatment teams at Leighton Hospital have been hailed as among the best in the UK after latest figures were released.

Patients are seen by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff faster than almost every other trust in the country.

July 8, 2019 —

More than 12,000 in Cheshire East urged to renew tax credits

More than 12,000 people in Cheshire East were today urged to renew their tax credits or risk losing out.

The deadline for claimants to renew the credits with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is July 31.

July 8, 2019 —

St Luke’s Hospice celebrates 25 years of fundraising lottery

Staff at St Luke’s Hospice are celebrating 25 years of its lottery which has helped support patient care across Cheshire.

Since the first draw in July 1994, the lottery has become St Luke’s biggest single source of income.

July 6, 2019 —

Nantwich college students raise more than £16,000 for charities

Big-hearted students and staff at Reaseheath College in Nantwich raised more than £16,000 for charities during the academic year.

Most of the funds, £13,157 with more donations still to come, was handed over by members of Reaseheath’s Student Association to local representatives of Diabetes UK at the Student Summer Ball.

July 5, 2019 —

Mum lost staggering 24 stone using Nantwich gym after promise to parents

A South Cheshire mum who could “fill a two-seater sofa” has shed a staggering 24 STONE to fulfil a promise to her mum and dad who both died of cancer.

Sharon Blakemore looks unrecognisable after losing the weight thanks to a strict eating regime and using Gymophobics in Nantwich.

July 5, 2019 —