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Fireman from Nantwich tackle endurance charity challenges

Fireman from Nantwich tackle endurance charity challenges

A firefighter from Nantwich is nearing the end of a series of endurance challenges in aid of two worthy causes.

Richard Douglas, Blue Watch Crew Manager in Crewe, vowed to complete seven challenges in a bid to raise at least £1,000 in aid of Tiny Changes mental health charity and Hope House children’s hospice.

August 15, 2021
Pupils at Malbank in Nantwich celebrate GCSE results success

Pupils at Malbank in Nantwich celebrate GCSE results success

GCSE students at Malbank School in Nantwich are celebrating a set of “outstanding results”.

And it comes on the back of celebrations of A level students on Tuesday.

August 12, 2021
A51 at Wardle to be closed for 16 WEEKS, says council

A51 at Wardle to be closed for 16 WEEKS, says council

Motorists are being warned of long diversions and disruption with the closure of the busy A51 at Wardle near Nantwich for up to 16 WEEKS.

The closure announced by Cheshire East Council is for major repair work to the road.

August 12, 2021
Carer from Crewe jailed for sexually assaulting patient at Cheshire care facility

Carer from Crewe jailed for sexually assaulting patient at Cheshire care facility

A Crewe man who was caught on camera sexually assaulting a patient at a care facility in Cheshire has been jailed.

Benjamin Poole, jailed for six years, was filmed by his victim who he assaulted while she was suffering from seizures.

August 12, 2021
Developer amends plans for 149 new homes in Crewe Green

Developer amends plans for 149 new homes in Crewe Green

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A developer has amended plans to build 151 homes on a site in Crewe after the application was deferred by the council’s strategic planning board.

David Wilson Homes and the Duchy of Lancaster are now asking for permission to build 149 homes on the greenfield site off Sydney Road.

August 12, 2021
Councillors urged to approve new Cheshire East traveller transit site

Councillors urged to approve new Cheshire East traveller transit site

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Planning officers are recommending Cheshire East councillors give the go-ahead for a gypsy and traveller transit site.

Cheshire East Council has applied for permission to site 10 gypsy and traveller transit pitches and an amenity block on land at the former Cledford Hall Farm on Cledford Lane, Middlewich.

August 11, 2021
Police chiefs vow to tackle youths plaguing Nantwich residents

Police chiefs vow to tackle youths plaguing Nantwich residents

Police chiefs say they are working to identify a gang of youths plaguing residents in parts of Nantwich over the past week.

People have complained about being threatened with violence, threats to property, subject to lewd behaviour, and vandalism.

August 11, 2021
Cheshire College students achieve “astonishing” 100% A levels pass rate

Cheshire College students achieve “astonishing” 100% A levels pass rate

Around 250 A Level students at Cheshire College celebrated their A Level results at the Crewe Campus today.

And despite the impact of Covid over the past 18 months, they achieved a pass rate of 100% across all 30 A Level subjects.

August 10, 2021
Students at Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrate A levels success

Students at Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrate A levels success

Students at Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich have celebrated top A level results today.

They collected their results after what headteacher John Harrison described as “their most challenging year in education”.

August 10, 2021
Nantwich care home opens “Taylor’s Walk” in honour of couple

Nantwich care home opens “Taylor’s Walk” in honour of couple

A care home in Nantwich has unveiled a new pathway thanks to a family of a couple staff cared for.

The pathway, known as “Taylor’s Walk”, is installed at St Catherine’s Care Home on Barony Road.

August 9, 2021
Fire crews tackle bin lorry blaze in Acton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle bin lorry blaze in Acton near Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in the back of a bin lorry in Acton, Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 12.30pm today (August 9) when the lorry was on Swanley Lane, Acton.

August 9, 2021
Police teams carry out drugs raids at Nantwich properties

Police teams carry out drugs raids at Nantwich properties

Two houses in Nantwich were raided by police today (August 9) in the latest crackdown on suspected drugs use and supply in the town.

Police say drugs warrants were executed on properties in Davenport Avenue and Williamson Drive earlier today.

August 9, 2021
Confused CEC bosses forget they own Shavington land

Confused CEC bosses forget they own Shavington land

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A piece of land near a Shavington school has become an overgrown wilderness – because Cheshire East Council did not realise they owned it!

Grass on the site outside Shavington Primary Academy on Southbank Avenue is about five feet tall and overgrown with weeds.

August 9, 2021