Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Hankelow
Fire crews from Nantwich and Audlem tackle chimney blaze in Hankelow.
The fire broke out at the property on Park View at around 8.50pm last night (January 31).
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South Cheshire charity Motherwell launches new campaign
A South Cheshire charity set up to support and inspire women and girls is launching a new campaign.
#Seeitbeit is being launched by Motherwell Cheshire to celebrate the great women of Crewe.
Nantwich Concert Band in harmony at new Highfields home
Nantwich Concert Band has moved to a new home in the town after striking a chord with players from across South Cheshire.
The growing group is now staging weekly Wednesday rehearsals in the school hall at Highfields Academy, Cumberland Avenue, after out-growing its old base at Brookfield Hall, Shrewbridge Road.
Milkman stabbed by teen thugs while delivering in Tarporley
A milkman has been attacked and stabbed by teen thugs as he delivered his milk in Tarporley.
The victim was on his morning round for Briscoe’s Dairy this morning when he was attacked.
Malbank pupil injured in Waterlode accident in Nantwich
A Malbank School pupil was injured after being in collision with a car near the school entrance in Nantwich.
The incident happened as pupils were leaving the school to go home at around 3.15pm today (January 30).
Plans to scrap Cheshire East Council Cabinet delayed by 12 months
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans to scrap Cheshire East Council’s cabinet in May and replace it with a series of decision-making committees have been pushed back by 12 months.
Councillors agreed last May that CEC should work towards introducing the new system for 2020-21, but a first proposal for how that could be carried out was turned down last November.
Cheshire Fire Service hailed by equality charity Stonewall
Cheshire Fire Service has been hailed by Stonewall as among the best LGBT+ friendly organisations in the UK.
The service is one of seven organisations from the North West to make the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity’s Top 100 Employers list for inclusivity.
Rural Nantwich lanes among 230km of roads to be axed from gritting routes
A Cheshire East Council report shows the authority could be about to cut 230km of roads from its winter gritting routes – including a number of rural roads around Nantwich.
The Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure report, to go before councillors next week, highlights potential changes to its winter service.
Work on Barony Park perimeter fence in Nantwich to start in March
Work on a perimeter fence around Barony Park in Nantwich to prevent unauthorised traveller camps could start in March, it has emerged.
And campaigners who viewed detailed drawings of the plans this week, hope it will lead to the park gaining “green flag status”.
South Cheshire care home resident in Leighton Hospital fundraiser
A care home resident in Crewe has raised £176 for the Leighton Hospital Little Ones baby bereavement suite.
Alan Gibbs raised the money for the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s appeal by cycling the equivalent distance of Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Reaseheath College praised by Ofsted and rated “Good” overall
Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for the way it prepares students and apprentices for the world of work.
The latest Ofsted report, which rated the college “Good” overall, highlights its practical facilities and “ambitious and enthusiastic lecturers and instructors”.
Nantwich man launches fundraising cycle challenge for Wingate Centre
A regular user of the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is to launch a cycle challenge to help raise funds for the venue.
Matthew Roberts, from Nantwich, is taking part in 20 bike rides in 2020 to raise money for the WIngate Special Children’s Trust.
PICTURE SPECIAL – Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day”
By Jonathan White
Thousands of people lined the streets of Nantwich this weekend to enjoy the annual Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre.
The event culminated in The Sealed Knot staging a re-enactment of the Battle on Mill Island.
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