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Cheshire receives funds to help adults with learning disabilities

Cheshire receives funds to help adults with learning disabilities

Cheshire East Council has received a share of £7.6 million to help hundreds of adults with learning disabilities and autism into work.

It’s part of a new Government initiative to provide extra support to jobseekers with learning disabilities and autism.

August 20, 2022
RSPCA receives 287 cat cruelty reports in Cheshire in 2021

RSPCA receives 287 cat cruelty reports in Cheshire in 2021

The RSPCA says it received 287 reports of cat cruelty in Cheshire in 2021.

National figures reveal seven cats a day suffer at the hands of humans and this is expected to increase during the summer months.

August 20, 2022
Nantwich residents warned of delays amid repair works

Nantwich residents warned of delays amid repair works

Nantwich residents are being warned about delays and disruption in the town amid a host of road schemes and utility repair works over next few weeks.

Highways bosses at Cheshire East Council say they are taking steps to “minimise the impact on local events” such as Nantwich Food Festival.

August 19, 2022
Brine Leas students achieve “amazing” A level results

Brine Leas students achieve “amazing” A level results

Brine Leas School students in Nantwich achieved “amazing” A level and BTEC results.

Highlights include 21 students achieving exclusively A/A* grades at A Level with four students achieving exclusively A* grades.

August 19, 2022
Cheshire College mark “extraordinary day” for A level results

Cheshire College mark “extraordinary day” for A level results

More than 200 A level students celebrated their A level results at the Crewe campus of Cheshire College – South & West today.

The work of staff and students has resulted in the highest number of A* grades achieved in the history of the college.

August 18, 2022
Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates “fantastic” A level results

Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates “fantastic” A level results

Students and staff at Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich are celebrating today after collecting “fantastic” grades.

Headteacher John Harrison said they were proud of their A-level students after two years of “uncertainty and disruption” caused by the Covid pandemic.

August 18, 2022
Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire suspend strike action after new pay offer

Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire suspend strike action after new pay offer

Arriva bus drivers in Cheshire have suspended their strike action after a new and improved pay offer from Arriva North West.

The company has now met drivers’ demands by tabling a new deal of £15 per hour or an 11.1% pay increase.

August 18, 2022
Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail has issued a warning to drivers after the latest incident at a level crossing in Nantwich.

A van crashed through the level crossing barriers on London Road yesterday (August 17).

August 18, 2022
Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

A level crossing and busy road in Nantwich were closed today after reports a vehicle crashed through the level crossing barriers.

The incident happened on the London Road level crossing at around 10am today (August 17).

August 17, 2022
The three wreaths on the war memorial with St Marys Nantwich in the background

Sixth name on Nantwich War Memorial misspelt, says family

Relatives of a former Nantwich soldier have come forward to say his name has also been misspelt on the Nantwich War Memorial.

Family of Thomas William Keany came forward after reading our story on the campaign by Mark Potts to get incorrect name spellings amended on the town square monument.

August 17, 2022
Man with mystery head injury sparks police appeal

Man with mystery head injury sparks police appeal

A man treated at Leighton Hospital for a mystery head injury has sparked a police investigation.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident in Crewe which left the 29-year-old victim was serious head injuries.

August 17, 2022
Arriva Cheshire bus drivers reject latest offer as strikes continue

Arriva Cheshire bus drivers reject latest offer as strikes continue

Bus drivers in Cheshire have rejected the latest Arriva North West pay offer and strikes are set to continue disrupting services.

The GMB Union says drivers took part in a ballot on a new pay offer believed to be around 9.6% pay rise.

August 16, 2022
Nantwich firm TIMCO makes business awards final

Nantwich firm TIMCO makes business awards final

Nantwich company TIMCO has made the finals of The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards.

The supplier of products for construction and industrial sectors will be a finalist in the Mid-Market Business category.

August 16, 2022