By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Head teachers impacted by Cheshire East Council’s decision to scrap its school meals service should consider a not-for-profit model such as one which operates in Liverpool, a Crewe councillor said.
The council’s loss-making catering service is due to close next April, leaving 87 schools looking for alternative providers.
Cheshire Police are urging people to be vigilant after a number of “purse dipping” incidents in Cheshire East.
During the past few weeks there have been three incidents where people have reported their purses stolen from their bags.
A Wybunbury man has been arrested after an alleged road rage incident which closed the A500 Shavington bypass.
The incident involved the driver of a lorry and a driver of a Mercedes at the roundabout of the A500 Shavington turn off.
Directors of Nantwich Food Festival have hailed their 2024 event sponsors at an event at The Cheese Shop in the town.
Chris Farrall, Festival Chair, acknowledged the great contribution sponsors make to the festival which will take place on Aug 30-Sept 1 this year.
A tree in Nantwich town square was chopped down and removed because it was diseased.
Many residents vented their anger at the loss of the tree, taking to social media.
Two Crewe and Nantwich youngsters have won a competition to see their designs on the side of Boughey Distribution trucks.
It was part of a road safety competition for their colleagues’ families and local schools Calveley Primary Academy and Highfields Primary Academy.
Cheshire East Council has elected its new mayor for the borough.
Councillor Marilyn Houston, who represents Crewe West, was handed the chain of office by outgoing mayor Rod Fletcher as part of the ceremony in the Tenants’ Hall at Tatton Park.
Rail passengers in Nantwich and surrounding area will face disruption over the May Bank Holiday weekend with Network Rail works scheduled between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
Essential track renewals are being carried out near Wem station and users are urged to check before they travel.
A number of Nantwich residents have united to devise a plan to safeguard the River Weaver in the town.
“The Weaver Steering Group” has been formed at the initiative of town councillor Anna Burton and will report to Nantwich Town Council.
A mystery man from Cheshire has scooped an incredible £1,000,000 prize in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw.
Known only as Mr P, he is the latest to become a millionaire.
A damning Ofsted report has rated Cheshire East Council’s children’s services “inadequate” and “requiring improvement” across a range of problems.
The report follows an inspection carried out between February 26 and March 8 this year.
By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Hadzilla Cup’ charity football match at Nantwich Town has helped raise more than £11,000 in memory of a local musician.
The event was organised by Martin, Robert and Matthew Hadzik in memory of their brother, Steven Hadzik.
The funeral of Brine Leas headteacher David who died suddenly will take place at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on May 29.
The 52-year-old died at his home in Willaston last month, sending shockwaves through the community.
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