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Nantwich fitness group classes help donate to Foodbank

Nantwich fitness group classes help donate to Foodbank

A local fitness group in Nantwich is using the January “fitness rush” to collect for the town’s Foodbank.

Emma Wilkinson Fitness hired Worleston village hall where they are running three classes in return for donations for Nantwich Foodbank.

January 16, 2024
Five candidates battle in election for Crewe Central seat

Five candidates battle in election for Crewe Central seat

Five candidates will battle it out in the Crewe Central ward next month for a seat on Cheshire East Council.

Te Ata Brown is standing for the Green party while Kim Jamson will be hoping she can hold on to the seat for Labour.

January 16, 2024
Nephew of US war pilot “honoured” by Freedom of Nantwich

Nephew of US war pilot “honoured” by Freedom of Nantwich

The US nephew of the hero war pilot Arthur Brown said he was “overwhelmed” by the moving tributes and service held in Nantwich on Sunday.

Christopher Maus, nephew of Lieutenant Brown, travelled across to Nantwich from America to mark the 80th anniversary since Lt Brown died.

January 16, 2024
Local lorry driver voted “Mr Sleek” after shedding FIVE stone

Local lorry driver voted “Mr Sleek” after shedding FIVE stone

A South Cheshire lorry driver has shed his own hefty load – and feels like a new man for it!

Andy Capes says losing five stones has helped him live a happier, healthier lifestyle – and be voted “Mr Sleek” and “Man of the Year” by fellow slimmers.

January 15, 2024
Cheshire College opens new hospital training ward in Crewe

Cheshire College opens new hospital training ward in Crewe

A new state-of-the-art training hospital ward has opened at Cheshire College’s Crewe campus.

It has been designed and built for learners to gain experience in a real life medical setting.

January 15, 2024
Freedom of Nantwich service takes place for hero war pilot

Freedom of Nantwich service takes place for hero war pilot

A service and parade to commemorate the death of pilot Arthur Brown and to present him with the “Freedom of Nantwich” honour took place (January 14).

Family, dignitaries and service personnel attended the event, including Lt Brown’s living relatives from America.

January 14, 2024
Nantwich dog rescue appeals for new homes for 4 residents

Nantwich dog rescue appeals for new homes for 4 residents

A Nantwich dog rescue charity has issued a New Year appeal to find homes for four of its longest staying residents.

Our Safe Haven kennels hopes potential adopters will come forward to meet Arun, Pongo, Aram, and Ruma.

January 14, 2024
Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Fire crews helped rescue a man who fell into a canal at Wrenbury in Nantwich.

The incident happened last night (January 13) at around 9pm of Wrenbury Heath Road.

January 14, 2024
Cheshire East battling to avert bankruptcy and Section 114 notice

Cheshire East battling to avert bankruptcy and Section 114 notice

Cheshire East Council has hit back at speculation it is about to go bust, saying it is “working extremely hard” to address financial pressures without triggering a Section 114 notice.

Speculation has been rife since the press suggested the cash-strapped council may be forced to declare bankruptcy following the government’s decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2.

January 13, 2024
Nantwich councillors defer decision on £27,000 leisure centre “top up”

Nantwich councillors defer decision on £27,000 leisure centre “top up”

Town councillors in Nantwich have delayed a decision on whether they should pay 7.5% towards the running of the town’s leisure centre.

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council, who run leisure services, are asking town councils to make contributions to ease the financial pressure it is facing in 2024-25.

January 12, 2024
Nantwich residents urged to report illegal parking in police scheme

Nantwich residents urged to report illegal parking in police scheme

Nantwich residents are being encouraged to report illegal parking problems as part of a month-long scheme by Cheshire Police.

The Operation Park Safe initiative allows residents to report problems online and is being piloted across the Crewe Local Policing Unit (LPU) throughout January.

January 12, 2024
Councillors approve plans for converting The Gables in Nantwich

Councillors approve plans for converting The Gables in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert The Gables into a beauty salon and flats have been given the go-ahead – with councillors welcoming the re-purposing of the historic Nantwich town centre building.

The Beam Street property is currently empty but was formerly used as a community club and offices.

January 11, 2024
Less than two thirds sign up to Cheshire East garden waste scheme

Less than two thirds sign up to Cheshire East garden waste scheme

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could fail to rake in the £4m it hoped from its garden waste collections because less than two thirds of residents needed have so far subscribed.

As from this month, garden waste will only be collected if residents have paid the new annual £56 subscription fee.

January 11, 2024