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Schoolgirl’s design chosen for MP Kieran Mullan’s Christmas Card

Schoolgirl’s design chosen for MP Kieran Mullan’s Christmas Card

A design by a five-year-old schoogirl has been chosen as the winner of Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan’s Christmas Card design competition.

Jasmine Nugent, a pupil at Dingle Primary School in Haslington, entered her painting of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer as her design.

December 6, 2020
No one will be turned away from A&E, says Leighton Hospital chief

No one will be turned away from A&E, says Leighton Hospital chief

No one will be turned away from Leighton Hospital’s emergency department despite a new A&E appointment system, says one of its lead doctors.

People in Cheshire who need NHS care are now being urged to contact NHS 111 before they decide to walk into A&E.

December 5, 2020
CEC hopes partnership will boost TV and film making in borough

CEC hopes partnership will boost TV and film making in borough

A new partnership could see more drama and film production coming to South Cheshire.

The area is already a popular location for leading producers and directors, with shows like Curfew, Paranoid and Sherlock Holmes filmed here in recent years.

December 4, 2020
Cheshire East Council has £33 million of developers’ money in coffers

Cheshire East Council has £33 million of developers’ money in coffers

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is sitting on more than £33 million of section 106 money from developers, with some money dating back from a planning application 28 years ago.

A freedom of information request has revealed the authority currently has a staggering £33,428,764 in unspent funds, having collected £39.7 million of such contributions since 2010.

December 4, 2020
Cheshire Police Chief Constable Darren Martland to retire in 2021

Cheshire Police Chief Constable Darren Martland to retire in 2021

Cheshire Constabulary Chief Constable Darren Martland is to retire in spring 2021, it has been announced.

Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane today praised his dedication to policing in Cheshire and for more than three decades of service as a police officer.

December 3, 2020
Nantwich independent shops unveil fantastically festive window displays!

Nantwich independent shops unveil fantastically festive window displays!

By Jonathan White
These businesses in Nantwich are pulling out the stops to make festive window displays and frontages extra special this year.

An array of imaginative and eye-catching displays are providing a festive feel and encouraging people to shop local and back businesses in the run up to Christmas.

December 3, 2020
Cheshire East Council backs findings of HS2 land and property review

Cheshire East Council backs findings of HS2 land and property review

Cheshire East Council has welcomed new government proposals to transform the way in which land and property is purchased as part of HS2 project.

Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson announced 36 recommendations aimed at improving communication, compensation packages and support for businesses.

December 2, 2020
Town Council launches “Nutcracker” competition in Nantwich

Town Council launches “Nutcracker” competition in Nantwich

Nantwich Town Council has teamed up with traders to launch a “find the nutcracker” competition to encourage shoppers into independent stores.

From tomorrow (December 3) families are encouraged to hunt for 10 Nutcracker figures dotted in independent shops around the town.

December 2, 2020
Town free parking bid rejected by Cheshire East Council leaders

Town free parking bid rejected by Cheshire East Council leaders

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A bid to secure more free parking in Cheshire East towns like Nantwich in run up to Christmas has been rebuked by the ruling Labour-Independent coalition.

Conservative group leader Cllr Janet Clowes called on borough chiefs to relax some charges in council car parks in key market towns from December 3 until January 2021.

December 1, 2020
Travellers transit site in Cheshire East could be open by January 2022

Travellers transit site in Cheshire East could be open by January 2022

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East could see a new £2.2 million traveller transit site at Cledford Hall open its doors in January 2022.

Council Cabinet members voted to give Frank Jordan, the council’s executive director of place, permission to enter into a construction contract for the site to a preferred bidder.

December 1, 2020
Food Festival donation event for Nantwich Foodbank hailed huge success

Food Festival donation event for Nantwich Foodbank hailed huge success

A Nantwich Food Festival “Advent” donation event in aid of the town’s Foodbank has been hailed a major success after filling NINE vans full of food and gifts

Scores of residents dropped by throughout the day at Brine Leas School on Saturday with their generous donations, despite the terrible weather.

December 1, 2020
Marathon effort raises £2000 for Wistaston boy battling cancer

Marathon effort raises £2000 for Wistaston boy battling cancer

A fund to support a Wistaston boy suffering from a rare form of bone cancer has been given a £2,000 boost thanks to a novice Nantwich runner!

Ed Potts began training for the London Marathon earlier this year and when the event was cancelled due to Covid he ran around South Cheshire instead to raise money for Georgy Capener.

December 1, 2020
Cheshire East Council backs badger vaccination programme across borough

Cheshire East Council backs badger vaccination programme across borough

Cheshire East Council is to support a badger vaccination programme in the borough.

The authority will be partnering with Cheshire Badger Vaccination Programme (CBVP) to carry out the vaccinations.

November 30, 2020