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Man, 19, killed in horror A530 crash near Nantwich

Man, 19, killed in horror A530 crash near Nantwich

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a 19-year-old man died following a collision on the A530 near Nantwich.

The crash happened on the A530 Whitchurch Road towards Nantwich at around 6.30pm on Sunday April 9

April 11, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich Slimming World team scoops national recognition

Crewe & Nantwich Slimming World team scoops national recognition

Crewe & Nantwich Slimming World consultants have been ranked sixth out of almost 600 teams nationally.

The five-strong Slimming World team run 12 groups, Monday to Saturday in Crewe and Nantwich.

April 10, 2023
RSPCA in Nantwich seek new home for cats found under floorboards

RSPCA in Nantwich seek new home for cats found under floorboards

RSPCA officials in Nantwich are looking for a “five star home” for two inseparable cats found living under the floorboards of a house after their owner died.

Luke and Leia were rescued by the charity from a boarded up property in Lancashire in February 2021.

April 8, 2023
B&M store in Nantwich town centre to close today

B&M store in Nantwich town centre to close today

High street giant B&M is to close its Nantwich town centre store for good after today.

The store is currently holding a “Closing Down Sale” with all items except alcohol having 60% off in store.

April 8, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice launches Hearts of Gold Spring Appeal

St Luke’s Hospice launches Hearts of Gold Spring Appeal

St Luke’s Hospice has launched its Hearts of Gold Spring Appeal to celebrate 35 years in the heart of the Cheshire community.

Supporters will receive a gold heart to display in their garden or home in return for a donation to fund one hour of specialist nursing care at the hospice.

April 7, 2023
Nantwich kennels issue appeal to find new home for dog

Nantwich kennels issue appeal to find new home for dog

Staff at a Nantwich kennels have issued a plea to find a new home for a beloved dog who has been resident with them since the day they opened.

Ozzy has been a resident at Pawprints to Freedom’s “Our Safe Haven Kennels” has been there since the kennels were launched.

April 6, 2023
Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

A Wistaston woman has teamed up with two others to tackle the “Ocean Empower Atlantic Row 2023” in aid of charity.

Deborah Cope, 45, says she is taking on the challenge to raise funds.

April 5, 2023
LOCAL ELECTIONS: All 82 seats up for grabs at Cheshire East Council

LOCAL ELECTIONS: All 82 seats up for grabs at Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
All 82 seats are up for grabs in next month’s Cheshire East Council elections.

Altogether 254 candidates are standing across the borough, with the Conservatives putting forward the most candidates at 81 and Labour fielding 60.

April 5, 2023
Wrenbury Primary rated “Good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Wrenbury Primary rated “Good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Wrenbury Primary School has been rated “Good” in its latest Ofsted inspection and was praised as a “happy, friendly and thriving village school”.

The Ofsted report highlighted the “dedication and commitment” in providing high quality educational experience and personal wellbeing for all the children.

April 4, 2023
Cheshire East “Reconnect Service” ends after helping nearly 100 people

Cheshire East “Reconnect Service” ends after helping nearly 100 people

A service that supported people to live independently in their homes and community has come to an end after supporting nearly 100 people in the last year.

The Reconnect Service provided by home support and repairs organisation Revival, was commissioned by Cheshire East Council in April last year.

April 4, 2023
Nantwich Rotary makes vital donations to two charities

Nantwich Rotary makes vital donations to two charities

Nantwich Rotary has presented vital funds to two local charities as part of the group’s ongoing fundraising.

A total of £2,000 has been presented to Cheshire Young Carers and Nantwich Foodbank in recent days.

April 3, 2023
Grave diggers in CEC struggling to find new plots in cemeteries, says councillor

Grave diggers in CEC struggling to find new plots in cemeteries, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Grave diggers are struggling to dig new plots at cemeteries in Cheshire East because of the size of some existing gravestones and items placed around them, a councillor said.

Cllr Joy Bratherton (Lab) said the council was at fault for letting the situation get out of hand and not ensuring people were aware of what they could and could not do.

April 3, 2023
CEC wins bid to open two new schools for children with disabilities

CEC wins bid to open two new schools for children with disabilities

Cheshire East Council has won government backing for two new schools for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

The successful bid means the Department for Education will build two new special schools, in Middlewich and Congleton.

April 2, 2023