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Cheshire East admits library cuts could impact vulnerable

Cheshire East admits library cuts could impact vulnerable

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has admitted its plans to cut library opening hours “may impact some residents’ ability to stay warm”.

The cash-strapped council is expected to vote through its controversial proposals to slash opening hours at some libraries when the environment and communities committee meets next month.

October 25, 2024
Nantwich dog trainer supports charity caring for rescue dogs

Nantwich dog trainer supports charity caring for rescue dogs

Nantwich dog training team Nose to Trail is helping a local charity to train long-stay rescue dogs who are struggling to find new homes.

The team, led by clinical animal behaviourist Rachel Rodgers, provided a day of pro-bono training to rescue charity Pawprints to Freedom.

October 25, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich MP calls for action on farming pollution

Crewe & Nantwich MP calls for action on farming pollution

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has called for strong action against agricultural pollution after recent slurry dumping incidents in the River Weaver.

Mr Naismith MP spoke out in the House of Commons this week about the “urgent need for addressing agricultural slurry dumping”.

October 25, 2024
Popular pub The Leopard has licence amended after complaints

Popular pub The Leopard has licence amended after complaints

A popular Nantwich pub has had its licence amended after a committee ruled it was “undermining the prevention of public nuisance objective”.

The Leopard, on London Road, will now have to remove speakers from its “Hunter’s Hideout” building immediately.

October 24, 2024
Police appeal for help in tracing wanted Nantwich man

Police appeal for help in tracing wanted Nantwich man

Police are appealing for help in tracing a Nantwich man wanted for assaulting two women in Crewe.

Alex Fitzpatrick, 28, from Nantwich, is described as white, with blue eyes and brown hair.

October 24, 2024
Nantwich Clinic team conquer Three Peaks for charity

Nantwich Clinic team conquer Three Peaks for charity

Health Clinic bosses in Nantwich put their best feet forward to tackle the gruelling “Three Peaks Challenge” in aid of a charity.

Tom and Gill Fox, who run The Nantwich Clinic health and wellbeing hub in Willaston, were part of a group who took on the 24-hour challenge.

October 24, 2024
Tories furious over CEC Labour plan for household support fund

Tories furious over CEC Labour plan for household support fund

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour’s plans to use the household support fund to help hard-up Cheshire East pensioners who lose their winter fuel allowance could leave the elderly and vulnerable families worse off, Cheshire East Tories claim.

Thousands of pensioners across the borough will lose their winter fuel allowance of up to £300 after the government scrapped it for all except those on pension credit or other eligible benefits

October 24, 2024
Former hospital nurse becomes award-winning sculptor

Former hospital nurse becomes award-winning sculptor

A former Leighton Hospital nurse who suffered a mental breakdown, has turned his life around to become an award-winning sculptor.

Tim Donnelly now regularly displays his artwork at artisan markets like the one in Nantwich.

October 23, 2024
Police probe A500 bridge stone throwing incident in Willaston

Police probe A500 bridge stone throwing incident in Willaston

Police say they are investigating reports of youths damaging cars on the A500 in Willaston by throwing stones off a footbridge above.

One victim reported their car was badly damaged on Sunday night when three youths were spotted throwing stones off the bridge which spans the dual carriageway.

October 22, 2024
Anger grows over Cheshire East Council plan for bin collections

Anger grows over Cheshire East Council plan for bin collections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The vice-chairman of Cheshire East’s environment and communities committee has quit because she is opposed to the council’s plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections.

Crewe Labour councillor Dawn Clark is now planning to campaign against her own administration’s plans to empty the household waste bins just once every three weeks.

October 22, 2024
Revised plans for Maylands Park in Stapeley submitted

Revised plans for Maylands Park in Stapeley submitted

Muller Property has unveiled its revised plan for phase two of the controversial Maylands Park development in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The new proposals include 40 new homes, a care home with 80 bedrooms, and a retirement community with 49 bedrooms.

October 21, 2024
Students in Nantwich make history at 75th Horse of Year Show

Students in Nantwich make history at 75th Horse of Year Show

Equine students in Nantwich made an impression at the 2024 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

The Reaseheath College students celebrated the event’s 75th anniversary and gained valuable experience for their careers.

October 21, 2024
Brew time at Nantwich salon for Macmillan Cancer

Brew time at Nantwich salon for Macmillan Cancer

The kettle was on the boil for a charity event at Steven Burgin Hairdressing salon in Nantwich.

The Hospital Street salon staged its annual coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support with people dropping in for a brew and homemade cupcakes.

October 21, 2024