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Villages school near Nantwich scoops two ‘health’ awards

Villages school near Nantwich scoops two ‘health’ awards

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has scooped two awards for its focus on the health and wellbeing of pupils.

The school, set in countryside off the A51, places strong emphasis on making sure pupils are cared for physically and mentally.

April 5, 2024
Man charged with assaulting police officer during Nantwich Jazz Festival

Man charged with assaulting police officer during Nantwich Jazz Festival

A drunk reveller at the Nantwich Jazz Festival has been arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting a police officer.

A man, described as “intoxicated” by police, will appear in court after the incident in Nantwich on Easter Sunday.

April 4, 2024
Bike Therapy classes at Crewe Lifestyle Centre mark World Parkinson’s Day

Bike Therapy classes at Crewe Lifestyle Centre mark World Parkinson’s Day

Crewe Lifestyle Centre is to host bike therapy classes for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

The classes, organised by Everybody Leisure, will mark World Parkinson’s Day on April 11.

April 4, 2024
New baby bereavement unit officially opens at Leighton Hospital

New baby bereavement unit officially opens at Leighton Hospital

A new purpose-built baby bereavement suite named the “Meadow Suite” has officially opened at Leighton Hospital.

£100,000 was raised through a fundraising appeal called “Lost Little Ones” which was launched by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity (MCH Charity) in 2019.

April 3, 2024
Thousands enjoy another Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Thousands enjoy another Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Tens of thousands of revellers packed in to Nantwich town centre over the Easter weekend to enjoy another Jazz, Blues and Music Festival.

And despite the numbers and the amount of alcohol consumed, police say there were just a small number of incidents involving assault and possession of drugs.

April 3, 2024
Nantwich club The Studio raises hundreds for charity at Jazz Festival

Nantwich club The Studio raises hundreds for charity at Jazz Festival

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub in Nantwich raised nearly £1,000 from two charity gigs during the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music weekend.

The 26th annual festival featured more than 150 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

April 2, 2024
Couple retire from running Nantwich Market poultry stall

Couple retire from running Nantwich Market poultry stall

A popular couple who run a stall on Nantwich Market which has been operating in the family for 50 years, have announced their retirement.

Scores of customers left tributes for Karen and David Welch who ran their popular poultry and egg stall at the market for one last time on Saturday (March 30).

April 2, 2024
Mind Charity event at Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich

Mind Charity event at Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich

An event showcasing alternative pop acts will take place at the Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich next month.

The event will help raise funds for Mind Charity and Mid Cheshire Mind, says organiser Tim Dougill.

March 31, 2024
Fire crews called to disused appliance ablaze in Nantwich

Fire crews called to disused appliance ablaze in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to a fire involving a disused appliance outside a property in Nantwich.

The incident happened next to a commercial property on Welsh Row at around 12.45pm yesterday (March 30).

March 31, 2024
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CEC to consult on “lane rental” plan to charge utility firms

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council looks set to consult on plans for a lane rental scheme which could see utility companies charged up to £2,500 ‘rent’ a day for digging up roads to carry out repairs.

The scheme, which has been trialled and operates in some areas in the south of England, allows highways authorities to charge companies for the time that street and road works occupy their busiest routes.

March 29, 2024
Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy dance for cancer charities

Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy dance for cancer charities

Students at Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich showcased their dance moves during a “Dance-A-Thon” which raised a whopping £3,000 for two cancer charities.

The event, organised by the school’s pupil leadership team, was held in honour of much-loved staff member Mr Cornes, who lost his wife Pam to cancer last year.

March 28, 2024
A500 dualling in South Cheshire under review after HS2 cancellation

A500 dualling in South Cheshire under review after HS2 cancellation

Plans to dual the A500 between Meremoor Moss roundabout and the M6 are back under review after the cancellation of the HS2 high speed railway.

Cheshire East says it is hoping to modify its plans for the dualling of the section in response to the decision to axe the HS2 section between Crewe and Birmingham.

March 27, 2024
Nantwich councillor calls on Cheshire East to tackle vaping in young

Nantwich councillor calls on Cheshire East to tackle vaping in young

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich councillor has asked if Cheshire East Council has plans to introduce a programme to help people quit vaping amid a rising numbers of young people using vapes.

Cllr Anna Burton’s comments came as a recent support showed the percentage of young people in Cheshire East claiming to vape regularly has almost doubled since 2020.

March 27, 2024