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Nantwich tributes to frontman of Electro 80s who has died

Nantwich tributes to frontman of Electro 80s who has died

By Jonathan White
Tributes have been paid to the frontman of the Electro 80s band which has performed in Crewe and Nantwich for many years.

David ‘Blue’ Hamilton, originally from Glasgow, passed away aged 59 from cancer peacefully in his sleep earlier this month.

August 24, 2023
Pet Crematorium plan for Nantwich back before CEC planners

Pet Crematorium plan for Nantwich back before CEC planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An application for a pet and horse crematorium near Nantwich has again been recommended for approval following a deferral for more information.

Georgina Carter wants to use a rural outbuilding at Doddington Mill House, off Mill Lane in Doddington, for the cremations.

August 23, 2023
Nantwich man realises goal of opening new pizza restaurant in town

Nantwich man realises goal of opening new pizza restaurant in town

A young Nantwich man is to achieve his goal of opening his own family-run Pizza restaurant in the town centre!

Jordan Hassall has been running Jordy’s Pizza business since 2015, starting as a mobile caterer.

August 23, 2023
Leighton Hospital delays warning ahead of consultants’ strike action

Leighton Hospital delays warning ahead of consultants’ strike action

Strike action by hospital consultants this Bank Holiday weekend will “severely impact” Cheshire NHS Trusts, bosses have warned.

Hospital consultants will be taking a second round of strike action for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday (August 24) until 07am on Saturday (August 26).

August 22, 2023
Councillors advised to refuse office blocks plan for Nantwich

Councillors advised to refuse office blocks plan for Nantwich

Councillors have been advised to refuse plans to build six new office blocks with car parking and access at a site in Nantwich.

Applicants want to erect the new office development on land North of Alvaston Roundabout on Middlewich Road.

August 22, 2023
Cumberland Arena athletics track

Plans approved to revamp South Cheshire’s athletics venue

Council plans to enhance the leisure, training, and spectator facilities at South Cheshire’s athletics venue Cumberland Arena have been approved.

The Everybody Health and Leisure scheme will extend and adapt the venue on Thomas Street in Crewe.

August 21, 2023
CEC refuses councillors chance to revisit green waste charge plan

CEC refuses councillors chance to revisit green waste charge plan

Bosses at Cheshire East Council have refused a request to revisit the controversial Green Waste Charges set to be brought in from January, say Conservative councillors.

The Conservative Group on Cheshire East had officially referred the decision made at Environment & Communities Committee decision to implement Green Waste Charges to full council.

August 21, 2023
New Leighton Hospital could be built in 4 years, says Minister

New Leighton Hospital could be built in 4 years, says Minister

A new Leighton Hospital could be built within four years, according to a Government health minister.

Lord Nick Markham made the comment when talking to Weaver Vale Labour MP Mike Amesbury.

August 19, 2023
Alex Waller

Cheshire Fire Service praised in latest inspectors report

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has been praised for its “positive working culture” by independent inspectors.

But the report has also highlighted some areas for improvement.

August 19, 2023
Students at Malbank and Brine Leas celebrate A Level results

Students at Malbank and Brine Leas celebrate A Level results

Students at Malbank Sixth Form and Brine Leas in Nantwich are celebrating today after a strong set of A Level results.

Malbank headteacher John Harrison described their results as “incredibly impressive” while Brine Leas head David Cole said they had achieved a “superb set of results”.

August 17, 2023
Cheshire College students celebrate record-breaking A Level results

Cheshire College students celebrate record-breaking A Level results

Students at Cheshire College – South & West celebrated their most successful results day with 1,000 students earning record breaking results.

More than 100 students achieved the highest possible A Level grades of A*A*A* or the equivalent in their chosen subject.

August 17, 2023
Crime gang jailed for supplying class A drugs across Crewe

Crime gang jailed for supplying class A drugs across Crewe

An Organised Crime Group who supplied crack cocaine and heroin worth more than £114,000 in Crewe have been jailed for a combined total of more than 30 years.

Five members of the county lines supply network were sentenced at Chester Crown Court.

August 16, 2023
Volunteers needed for new Nantwich Street Angels scheme

Volunteers needed for new Nantwich Street Angels scheme

A recruitment drive is underway to see the return of Street Angels in Nantwich as the nights draw in and the party season approaches.

South Cheshire women’s safety organisation Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation, wants local volunteers who can act as Good Samaritans to vulnerable people at night this autumn and winter.

August 16, 2023