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Major Nantwich development will hit parking in town, warns Civic Society

Major Nantwich development will hit parking in town, warns Civic Society

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A major development in Nantwich could leave workers, shoppers and visitors struggling to park if more spaces are not found elsewhere in the town, council chiefs are being warned.

November 25, 2019
Burglars steal copper piping haul in raid on Calveley business

Burglars steal copper piping haul in raid on Calveley business

Burglars raided a business property under construction in Calveley near Nantwich and made off with a haul of copper piping.

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the incident at around 12.30am today (Friday 22 November).

November 22, 2019
Wrenbury community project wins NHS silver self care award

Wrenbury community project wins NHS silver self care award

A Wrenbury community project “Immunisation and why we have it” has won an NHS Silver Self Care Award.

It was a partnership between Wrenbury Primary School, Wrenbury Medical Practice and Wrenbury Nursing Home.

November 21, 2019
Norovirus warning after rise in cases across South Cheshire

Norovirus warning after rise in cases across South Cheshire

Residents in South Cheshire are being urged to follow healthcare professional advice on norovirus following a rise in cases in the local community.

Leighton Hospital has closed two wards to admissions and visitors after it was confirmed that a small number of patients had the illness.

November 21, 2019
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with theft of charity boxes on Nantwich Road

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with theft of charity boxes on Nantwich Road

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of three burglary offences in connection with the theft of charity collection boxes on Nantwich Road in Crewe.

One of the offences was at Butters John Bee Estate Agents, another was at Eric Bailey Butchers on October 27, and a third at Princess Takeaway on October 26.

November 21, 2019
NHS South Cheshire CCG scoops national award

NHS South Cheshire CCG scoops national award

NHS South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has won a national award for a partnership project with a shared vision.

The project aimed to reduce the time patients spend waiting in hospital for discharge.

November 20, 2019
Cllr Amanda Stott

Cheshire East finance councillor hits back over claims of no future plan

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The councillor tasked with balancing Cheshire East Council’s books has hit back at claims the new administration is not planning for the future.

November 20, 2019
Reaseheath graduates celebrated at Chester Cathedral ceremony

Reaseheath graduates celebrated at Chester Cathedral ceremony

Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich have celebrated academic success at a graduation ceremony in Chester Cathedral.

University Centre Reaseheath is a strategic alliance partner with the University of Chester and both education institutions shared a graduation ceremony in the historic building.

November 20, 2019
Queens Park in Crewe picks up prestigious national award

Queens Park in Crewe picks up prestigious national award

Queens Park in Crewe has scooped a prestigious national environmental award.

It has been recognised by the government as a national “Bees Needs Champion”.

November 19, 2019
Priti Patel in Nantwich with Dr Mullan and Barony Park campaigners

Home Secretary Priti Patel visits Nantwich to meet Barony Park campaigners

Home Secretary Priti Patel was in Nantwich today to back campaigners fighting to protect Barony Park from unauthorised travellers.

Ms Patel met with Friends of Barony Park group, led by campaigner Rachel Cole.

November 19, 2019
Tots raise Children in Need funds at Nantwich nursery

Tots raise Children in Need funds at Nantwich nursery

Funds are being totted up after a first class effort for Children in Need at Little Crickets pre-school in Nantwich.

For a donation, play pals wore spotty clothes and brought their teddies.

November 19, 2019
Wardle service station - pic by google street maps

Men raid Nantwich service station and steal ATM cash machine

Two men raided a Nantwich petrol station and escaped with an ATM cash machine, police say.

The men targeted the service station at Wardle on the A51 before heading off in a Land Rover-style vehicle towards Nantwich.

November 19, 2019