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Reaseheath College hails T Levels as “transformative”

Reaseheath College hails T Levels as “transformative”

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has hailed its offering of T Levels as “transformative”.

“T Levels Week” in December aimed to highlight the importance of T Levels in bridging the gap between education and industry.

December 16, 2024
River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after pollution incidents

River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after pollution incidents

The Environment Agency is to restock the River Weaver in Nantwich next month, more than 15 months after pollution incidents hit the watercourse.

Thousands of fish were washed up along the riverside in Nantwich in 2023 when slurry polluted the river.

December 16, 2024
Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

A diabetic five-year-old Nantwich girl has been fundraising for a diabetes charity by selling magical reindeer food!

Little Sofia decided she wanted to raise awareness after she was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes.

December 16, 2024
Cheshire East asks for Government financial support again

Cheshire East asks for Government financial support again

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is asking the government for exceptional financial support for 2025/26.

In February, the council applied for exceptional financial support (EFS) in the form of a capitalisation direction for up to £17.6m for this financial year, although it has not yet drawn down on that.

December 16, 2024
Pair charged with arson following fire in Nantwich

Pair charged with arson following fire in Nantwich

Two people have been charged with arson following a fire at an apartment block in Nantwich.

Daniel Wollaston, 31, and Charlotte Wollaston, 36, of Laurel Place, Henhull, were arrested on Saturday (December 14).

December 16, 2024
Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the apartment blaze in Nantwich earlier today.

As we reported earlier, families had to be evacuated as flames raged through the second storey apartment on Laurel Hill, off Reaseheath Way, at around 8.45am today.

December 14, 2024
Nantwich and Crewe homes light up for Christmas in festive display

Nantwich and Crewe homes light up for Christmas in festive display

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Nantwich and Crewe areas, writes Jonathan White.

Residents are dazzling their neighbourhoods with over-the-top festive decorations that would make Santa proud.

December 14, 2024
Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

A fire raged through an apartment in Nantwich today, as residents were evacuated.

The blaze broke out in an apartment on Laurel Place, just off the main Reaseheath Way into the Kingsbourne development.

December 14, 2024
Cheshire East agrees new director post for children’s services

Cheshire East agrees new director post for children’s services

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Cheshire East Council has agreed to create a new director’s post in children’s services to oversee its safeguarding practices.

The post had to be agreed at full council as the salary could be in excess of £100,000.

December 13, 2024
Nantwich Town councillors in bitter row as Council Tax to rise by 7%

Nantwich Town councillors in bitter row as Council Tax to rise by 7%

Nantwich Town councillors were locked in a bitter row last night which ended with a vote to increase their Council Tax precept for 2025-26 by 7%.

One councillor accused his own authority of “being asleep at the wheel” and said an increase above inflation was unacceptable for the town’s residents.

December 13, 2024
New Community Sergeant for Nantwich is familiar face

New Community Sergeant for Nantwich is familiar face

The new Community Sergeant for Nantwich is a familiar face to many as it sees the return of Matt Stonier.

Sgt Stonier (pictured with previous town mayor)was a PC in the town for many years before being deployed elsewhere by Cheshire Police a few years ago.

December 13, 2024
Nantwich Town councillor nominated for national honour

Nantwich Town councillor nominated for national honour

A Nantwich Town councillor has been shortlisted for a national award for the community work she has done over the past few years.

Cllr Anna Burton is just one of five town councillors across the UK in the running for the “Councillor of the Year” honour in the Star Council Awards.

December 13, 2024
Cheshire East Council labelled “financial basket case” by councillor

Cheshire East Council labelled “financial basket case” by councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has branded the authority a “financial basket case” and wondered why Cheshire West and Chester Council would want to get involved in a devolution deal.

Cllr Mike Sewart was speaking as the council was supposed to be discussing amendments to the terms of reference for the Cheshire and Warrington Joint Committee.

December 12, 2024