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Cheshire East Council launches HS2 hub station action plan

Cheshire East Council launches HS2 hub station action plan

Cheshire East Council has launched an action plan to maximise the potential benefits of an enhanced HS2 hub station at Crewe.

Called the Crewe station hub area action plan, it aims to support the growth and regeneration opportunities for the town and wider South Cheshire region.

November 12, 2018
Thousands pay tribute in Nantwich on centenary of Armistice Day

Thousands pay tribute in Nantwich on centenary of Armistice Day

Thousands of people packed in to Nantwich town centre today to pay tribute to those who died in war on the centenary of Armistice Day.

Crowds watched a parade of cadets, veterans, emergency services and dignitaries which arrived at the town square from the Civic Hall.

November 11, 2018
Rare silver fox handed in to RSPCA staff in Nantwich

Rare silver fox handed in to RSPCA staff in Nantwich

This rare silver fox has been admitted to the RSPCA wildlife centre in Stapeley, Nantwich, after being found in a Cheshire garden.

The animal was roaming in a garden in Dunnocksfold Road, Alsager, shocking the homeowner.

November 10, 2018
Nantwich students and residents stage Armistice commemorations

Nantwich students and residents stage Armistice commemorations

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich commemorated the 100th anniversary of the World War One Armistice with poignant displays of what the significant anniversary means to them.

Activities across college culminated with a display of 1,400 crosses made by construction students and laid out by countryside students on the college’s main lawn to spell the words ‘Thank You’.

November 10, 2018
North West Ambulance Service faces £7 million shortfall

North West Ambulance Service faces £7 million shortfall

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is £7 million short of the investment needed to bring its performance up to scratch, an independent consultant has said.

The NHS trust – which runs the ambulance service in Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside – has been working on a performance improvement plan since January 2018.

November 9, 2018
Nantwich Cemetery hosts commemorative bench made by Crewe Men in Sheds

Nantwich Cemetery hosts commemorative bench made by Crewe Men in Sheds

A bench to commemorate the end of World War One has been placed in Nantwich Cemetery.

Crewe Men in Sheds presented a similar bench to Orbitas Bereavement Services in July this year to be placed in Crewe Cemetery, in memory of those who lost their lives at the Manchester Arena.

November 9, 2018
Memory Walk in Nantwich raises almost £400 for Alzheimer’s Society

Memory Walk in Nantwich raises almost £400 for Alzheimer’s Society

A Memory Walk held along the Riverside in Nantwich helped raise almost £400 for Alzheimer’s Society.

The event was organised by the Home Instead Senior Care Crewe, and involved caregivers, office staff, friends and family, and Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith.

November 9, 2018
Nantwich scoops Gold again at North West in Bloom awards

Nantwich scoops Gold again at North West in Bloom awards

Nantwich has scooped another Gold medal at this week’s North West in Bloom awards ceremony.

Delighted town councillors hailed the achievement and praised scores of volunteers and businesses involved.

November 9, 2018
Allied Healthcare will continue care for Cheshire East elderly, councillors told

Allied Healthcare will continue care for Cheshire East elderly, councillors told

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A home care provider whose financial future has been questioned should be able to continue supporting Crewe and Nantwich’s vulnerable and elderly residents, councillors have been told.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) issued a warning that Allied Healthcare could only confirm it had funding in place until November 30, and that its future beyond this month was not secure.

November 8, 2018
Liz Parkin wins Dutton Prize from Nantwich Museum

Liz Parkin wins Dutton Prize from Nantwich Museum

Redshift Radio founder Liz Parkin has been awarded the Dutton Prize by Nantwich Musuem for her work in the community.

Museum friends and volunteers witnessed the award made at the annual dinner at Residence restaurant in Nantwich.

November 8, 2018
Man arrested in South Cheshire operation on illegal money lending

Man arrested in South Cheshire operation on illegal money lending

A man has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and laundering following an operation in South Cheshire.

Cash and electronic devices were seized when a warrant was executed at a residential address in central Crewe yesterday (November 7).

November 8, 2018
Cheshire College – South & West to stage Open Evening

Cheshire College – South & West to stage Open Evening

Cheshire College – South & West will hold an Open Evening on Monday November 19.

They will welcome prospective learners and parents into all three campuses, at Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

November 8, 2018
Thousands celebrate Bonfire Night across South Cheshire

Thousands celebrate Bonfire Night across South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Thousands of families enjoyed Bonfire Night and firework displays yesterday.

The annual Crewe and Nantwich Lions Bonfire & Fireworks Display took place at Queens Park in Crewe last night.

November 6, 2018