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Nantwich model-maker builds WW1 Model T “Crewe Tractor”

Nantwich model-maker builds WW1 Model T “Crewe Tractor”

A talented pensioner from Nantwich has researched and hand-built his own scale-model of a “Crewe Tractor”.

Gerald Newbrook, aged 76 from Blakelow, spent many hours putting together his creation.

July 11, 2022
Funding approved for new Nantwich skate park at Barony

Funding approved for new Nantwich skate park at Barony

Nantwich looks set to get a new skate park facility on the Barony after the project received a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.

The money will be used to create a multi-wheeled sports facility which will allow skateboarders, scooters, roller skaters and other park users access to an enormously improved facility at Barony Park.

July 11, 2022
Everybody to run Cheshire East summer activity programme

Everybody to run Cheshire East summer activity programme

Everybody Health and Leisure has received funding from Cheshire East Council to help run a summer 2022 holiday activity and food programme (HAF).

It will fund places on Everybody’s Summer Multi Activity Days and Crewe Everybody Football Academy sessions in partnership with Crewe Alexandra In The Community

July 11, 2022
Nantwich Walled Garden Society earns more support

Nantwich Walled Garden Society earns more support

Nantwich Walled Garden Society (NWGS) has earned more support from residents in its bid to save the historic walled gardens from development.

The society says it had an “excellent response” at their stall at the Societies Spectacular in Nantwich Town Square last weekend.

July 9, 2022
Mum begs CEC to rethink A530 diversions after baby’s near death journey

Mum begs CEC to rethink A530 diversions after baby’s near death journey

A Wistaston mum has begged council bosses to revise A530 closure diversions after a heartbreaking journey almost cost the life of her nine-month-old baby.

Dawn Nelson fears that in a life critical situation, the route to Leighton Hospital is too long and slow, and is confusing for many drivers.

July 8, 2022
Police launch investigation into Audlem Parish Council finances

Police launch investigation into Audlem Parish Council finances

A police investigation has been launched into alleged “serious unauthorised transactions” involving Audlem Parish Council.

In a statement released by the council, it said both the police and bank are involved in a probe into the financial affairs of the authority.

July 8, 2022
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Cheshire MPs reaction to Boris Johnson resignation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson has said he backs Boris Johnson’s decision to resign and will support his successor.

Mr Timpson’s office released a statement after Mr Johnson told the country he is resigning but will stay on until the new leader is in place.

July 8, 2022
Cheshire East employs “experts” to review school catering service

Cheshire East employs “experts” to review school catering service

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is employing experts to review its schools catering service after it made a loss of more than £95,000 in 2021-22.

The service currently provides meals for 92 schools across the borough – this includes 86 primary, four special schools, one secondary and a pupil referral unit.

July 7, 2022
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Cheshire East Conservative leader “pleased” over Boris Johnson resignation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s Conservative group leader says she is pleased Boris Johnson has resigned but is disappointed he will continue until a new leader is selected.

Mr Johnson spoke to the nation from outside Downing Street at 12.30pm today (July 7) saying it is clearly the will of the Parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new party leader and therefore a new prime minister.

July 7, 2022
Police probe two spiking incidents on women in Nantwich

Police probe two spiking incidents on women in Nantwich

Police are investigating two spiking incidents on women in Nantwich.

The separate incidents happened at the weekend and left one victim in hospital.

July 7, 2022
Wistaston walkers take part in challenge for cancer charity

Wistaston walkers take part in challenge for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
Wistaston woman Anne Garner joined friends to complete the “Pink Ribbon Walk” in Derbyshire to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.

Ann, a learning mentor at Cheshire College – South & West,  participated in the event at Chatsworth House a year after the original event was postponed due to the pandemic.

July 6, 2022
Two new life-saving defibrillators installed in Nantwich

Two new life-saving defibrillators installed in Nantwich

Two new public-access defibrillators have been installed in Nantwich.

Nantwich Ambulance First Responders helped fit the Community Public Access Defibrillators (CPADs).

July 5, 2022
2021 Census results reveal changing face of Cheshire East

2021 Census results reveal changing face of Cheshire East

Census 2021 results show Cheshire East’s population has risen by almost 30,000 since the previous survey in 2011.

In total, 98% of Cheshire East population completed the 2021 Census, higher than the 97% national average.

July 5, 2022