A Leighton Hospital nurse has received a prestigious award for her ‘exceptional’ work to help patients with diabetes.
Tracey Molyneux claimed the title of Advanced Clinical Practitioner of the Year for Cheshire and Merseyside.
By Jonathan White
A Christmas album produced by independent musicians from South Cheshire has raised £347.21 for Looking After The Homeless (LATH).
The artists – known collectively as ‘The Electric Sprout Foundation’ – each wrote and recorded an original family-friendly festive track for the 12-track album, titled ‘Snow Business’.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council has applied to the government for exceptional financial support in the form of a capitalisation direction for up to £17.6m.
This means the council won’t receive extra money but is able to create a “negative reserve” similar to that already in place for the overspend on the special educational needs budget.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East looks set to freeze councillor allowance rates for this financial year.
But they could allow eligible members to claim two Special Responsibility Allowances (SRA) instead of one.
Staff at Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich are staging two events to highlight their cause.
They will be taking part in the Dabbers Dash this Saturday February 17.
By Jonathan White
The founder and chair of Nantwich Running Club is to step away from his role, he has announced.
Mike Stevens, from Willaston, set up the club in 2021 and has been chairman and head coach since then.
Popular Shavington Village pantomime has scooped five major awards as the stage is set for another crowd-pulling production.
The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) awards shone the spotlight on last year’s “Jack and the Beanstalk” production, presenting a string of awards including best regional production, best performer and support.
Reaseheath College construction students in Nantwich gained valuable skills after working with industry to design a bungalow for people with disabilities.
Students praised the industry-led project which has allowed them to gain valuable skills and experience for future careers.
Crewe & Nantwich charity Shine Bright Foundation has donated £40,000 to breast cancer research.
The funds will go towards Breast CANcer Risk Assessment in Young women (BCAN-RAY) – a study led by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East looks set to rubber stamp a budget later this month which includes the expected 4.99% council tax hike and the emergency closure of three tips from April.
The corporate policy committee yesterday (Tuesday) voted by eight to five in favour of recommending the proposed 2024/25 budget to full council for approval.
Furious River Weaver campaigners have hit out after farm workers were caught on camera in Audlem washing thousands of litres of slurry into drains.
Environmental groups fear the slurry will now be washed into the nearby River Weaver, causing more pollution and fish deaths.
Dear Editor
Your report on the school meals service identifies a major cost item of CEC that needs to be explored further.
It shows how CEC is top heavy. Commenting on the report is a Director of Strong Start, Family help and Integration PLUS a Head of Children’s Development & Partnership.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has announced he will NOT stand for the constituency at the next General Election.
The Conservative MP had previously announced he would, but today posted his change of heart on his Facebook page.
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