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Young Shavington truck fan Alfie enjoys VIP visit to Boughey

Young Shavington truck fan Alfie enjoys VIP visit to Boughey

Young truck fan Alfie Simcox, who has become a celebrity in the trucking world, was treated to a VIP visit by Nantwich distribution firm Boughey.

The 10-year-old from Shavington turned his passion for trucks into photographing lorries on the M6 and raising thousands of pounds for charity by producing annual calendars.

December 7, 2022
Two Cheshire baby beavers named by public vote

Two Cheshire baby beavers named by public vote

Cheshire animal lovers have been voting to pick names for the county’s newest beavers living at Hatchmere.

And with votes counted, the names have been revealed as… Aspen and Bramble!

December 7, 2022
Rescue dog adopted in South Cheshire wins national award

Rescue dog adopted in South Cheshire wins national award

A rescue dog badly abused for its former owner and adopted in South Cheshire has won a national award.

French Bulldog Yogi was fostered and adopted during the pandemic by Emma Caskie, who runs Houndclub Pet Services in Crewe and Nantwich.

December 6, 2022
Nantwich primary school pupils tackle Climate Change

Nantwich primary school pupils tackle Climate Change

Pupils at Highfields Academy in Nantwich are making recycling fun as part of their latest Climate Change classes.

They have been doing their bit as part of the topic being taught

December 6, 2022
Reaseheath College sustainability champion wins national award

Reaseheath College sustainability champion wins national award

A graduate who has made a significant impact on Reaseheath College’s sustainability journey has been honoured with a national award.

Ross Fuller, former Chair of Reaseheath’s Conservation Society, has been awarded runner up “Student Green Commitment Award” – a category in the Association of Colleges (AoC) ‘Student of the Year’ awards.

December 6, 2022
Everybody presents Junior Awards to South Cheshire youngsters

Everybody presents Junior Awards to South Cheshire youngsters

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.

December 5, 2022
2022 Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £48,000

2022 Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £48,000

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.

December 4, 2022
Cheshire College Principal awarded OBE by King Charles

Cheshire College Principal awarded OBE by King Charles

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.

December 3, 2022
Police appeal after young woman dies in M6 Cheshire crash

Police appeal after young woman dies in M6 Cheshire crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a young woman died in a multi-vehicle smash on the M6 in Cheshire.

The 19-year-old victim was a passenger in a Volkswagen Polo, one of four vehicles involved in the crash northbound between Junction 16 for Nantwich and Junction 17 Sandbach.

December 3, 2022
Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling

Wybunbury timber chalet survives demolition council ruling

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.

December 2, 2022
Cheshire East school staff quitting over new computer system

Cheshire East school staff quitting over new computer system

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor claims school staff are quitting their jobs because of the stress caused by a problematic computer system brought in to make Cheshire East more efficient.

The Best4Business project, designed to replace the ageing business IT systems with a new cloud-based network at both Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Cheshire councils, has had issues from the outset and is massively over-budget.

December 1, 2022
Nantwich Museum launches history booklet

Nantwich Museum launches history booklet

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.

December 1, 2022
More than 1,500 North West Ambulance workers vote to strike

More than 1,500 North West Ambulance workers vote to strike

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.

November 30, 2022