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Development agreement signed for Crewe’s Royal Arcade scheme

Development agreement signed for Crewe’s Royal Arcade scheme

A development agreement between Cheshire East Council and Peveril Securities Ltd marks a big step forward in Crewe’s transformation of the Royal Arcade site, council chiefs say.

October 21, 2020
Reaseheath College trained engineer is construction plant ‘star’

Reaseheath College trained engineer is construction plant ‘star’

A talented engineer trained by Reaseheath College in Nantwich has carried off two top awards in a competition aimed at finding the nation’s best construction plant apprentices.

October 21, 2020
“New hospital” plan unveiled to replace 85% of ageing Leighton Hospital site

“New hospital” plan unveiled to replace 85% of ageing Leighton Hospital site

Multi-million pound plans to build a largely new hospital on site of the current Leighton Hospital have been unveiled.

Bosses at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust say the “exciting proposals” will ensure a long-term vision for Leighton Hospital.

October 21, 2020
Delivery of HS2 in Cheshire East under more scrutiny, says report

Delivery of HS2 in Cheshire East under more scrutiny, says report

By Ethan Davies
Work on the delivery of HS2 in Cheshire East is set to be ramped up.

The authority’s constitution committee has recommended “Schedule 17 arrangements” be reviewed fortnightly by planning officers and committee members.

October 20, 2020
39 cases and 2,960 pupils impacted by Covid in Cheshire East schools

39 cases and 2,960 pupils impacted by Covid in Cheshire East schools

There have been 39 positive Covid cases in schools across Cheshire East, latest figures show.

And it has resulted in as many as 2,960 pupils and 123 staff having to self-isolate, says Cheshire East Council.

October 19, 2020
Talented artist showcases his work in Nantwich town centre

Talented artist showcases his work in Nantwich town centre

By Jonathan White
A talented local artist has been showcasing his work in Nantwich town centre.

Tony Winterbottom, 55, from Nantwich, has a selection of his artwork on display in the shop window of the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

October 18, 2020
Fire crews tackle small fire in Nantwich garden

Fire crews tackle small fire in Nantwich garden

Fire crews were called to a fire in a garden in Nantwich.

The fire started in the back garden of an address on Davenport Avenue at around 7pm on Friday (October 16).

October 18, 2020
Winners honoured in Nantwich Food Festival “Lockdown Awards”

Winners honoured in Nantwich Food Festival “Lockdown Awards”

Winners of Nantwich Food Festival “Lockdown Awards” have been honoured by organisers.

The awards, held in place of this year’s Food Festival which was cancelled by the Covid pandemic, aimed to highlight the best community people and organisations.

October 17, 2020
Nantwich Spooktacular event “delayed”, say organisers

Nantwich Spooktacular event “delayed”, say organisers

The Nantwich Spooktacular outdoor event has been put back to November 14, organisers have said.

The event, which attracts thousands of people to the Dorfold Park site in Nantwich, was due to be held on Halloween, Saturday October 31.

October 17, 2020
Cheshire East residents urged “don’t travel” to other boroughs

Cheshire East residents urged “don’t travel” to other boroughs

Residents across Cheshire East are being urged by council bosses to limit their journeys to other boroughs “unless the journey is necessary”.

The advice comes as new Covid-19 restrictions bite harder and latest Cheshire East figures show 668 positive cases in seven days to October 13.

October 17, 2020
Police warning as road deaths double in Cheshire

Police warning as road deaths double in Cheshire

Road deaths in Cheshire doubled last month compared to September 2019, sparking a police warning.

Fourteen people died on our county’s roads in September, compared to seven for the same period last year.

October 15, 2020
Sensory charity DSN appoints new Cheshire chief executive

Sensory charity DSN appoints new Cheshire chief executive

Cheshire sensory charity DSN have appointment Mark Lunney as its new chief executive.

Mark, previously the CEO of Age UK Mid Mersey, joins DSN having worked across Merseyside and Cheshire for over seven years supporting older people.

October 15, 2020
Brine Leas Sixth Form to close again with new Covid case

Brine Leas Sixth Form to close again with new Covid case

Brine Leas Sixth Form in Nantwich has been closed for the second time in a week after another positive Covid case.

The school said they have been informed of a positive Covid-19 case in one of its Year 13 students.

October 15, 2020