Wistaston resident launches Coronavirus Isolation help Group
A big-hearted Wistaston resident has set up a “Coronavirus Isolation Help Group” for Wistaston, Crewe & Nantwich residents via Facebook.
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Cheshire fire station upgrades could cost £12 million
Fire chiefs have been given the green light to continue a £8.5 million station upgrade scheme – although the final cost could be closer to £12 million, writes Stephen Topping.
Cheshire Fire Authority agreed to renovate 21 of the county’s ageing fire stations back in September 2018.
First Covid-19 coronavirus case confirmed in Cheshire East
A case of someone with Coronavirus has been confirmed in Cheshire East, authorities said today.
It’s believed to be the first case in the borough.
Delayed £22m council IT project in Cheshire not ready until 2021
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A delayed IT project which is set to cost Cheshire’s councils almost twice its original price is now expected to be fully operational next February.
Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council entered into a joint agreement with technology firm Agilisys in 2017 to launch a new HR and finance system worth £11.5 million.
Nantwich Jazz Festival organisers say event is “full steam ahead”
Organisers of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival say it will go ahead despite fears over the Coronavirus.
The festival – one of the biggest weekends in the Nantwich calendar – will take place over the Easter weekend April 9-13.
Petition launched to support Nantwich market traders facing 10% rent rise
A petition has been launched to oppose plans to rise rents for Nantwich market traders by up to 10%.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan and Nantwich councillors have joined forces with Nantwich Market traders to launch the petition.
Wistaston mum to tackle Midnight Walk in memory of dad
A Wistaston mum taking part in St Luke’s Midnight Walk in memory of her dad, is urging others to pull on their trainers for the Hospice.
Nantwich welcomes new on-call firefighter as 25 recruited across Cheshire
Nantwich has welcomed a new on-call firefighter among 25 new ones to have completed their training in Cheshire.
Nathan Stanley and 24 others underwent a vigorous training course over several months to become on-call firefighters.
£5 million to improve three Cheshire East danger roads
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than £5 million is to be spent on improving three dangerous Cheshire East roads including one in Crewe.
Cheshire East Council is to secure £1.1 million from the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve the A532 at West Street, in Crewe.
Nantwich-born pasty maker crowned at World Pasty Championships
Nantwich-born Mike Burgess has tasted more success at the latest World Pasty Championships.
Iconic Nantwich venue Residence ceases trading
Iconic Nantwich venue Residence restaurant and bar has ceased trading, its owner announced today.
The Mill Street venue has closed with “immediate effect” and owner Ben Rafferty cited the impact of Coronavirus as one of the reasons.
Cheshire health chiefs fight to relieve pressure on hospitals
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Health chiefs in Cheshire are eager to get patients treated in the right place and relieve pressure on hospitals.
Key NHS figures from across the county spoke out about the challenges they face and their ambitions at a Cheshire East Council meeting.
2020 Nantwich Salt of the Earth awards launched
This year’s Nantwich “Salt of the Earth” awards have been launched by current Mayor Cllr Arthur Moran.
The awards recognise and celebrate achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that selflessly make a real difference to the Nantwich community.
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