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Understanding common urinary issues in children and adolescents

Understanding common urinary issues in children and adolescents

Urinary issues in children and adolescents can range from minor, easily treatable conditions to more serious concerns requiring specialised care.

Understanding these problems and their symptoms is crucial for early diagnosis and effective treatment.

February 13, 2024
Cheshire East Council delays decision on axing school meals service

Cheshire East Council delays decision on axing school meals service

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to hold talks with headteachers about ending its loss-making school meals service but councillors didn’t make the expected decision to close it.

The council’s catering service, operating under the name of Fresh, currently provides lunches and snacks to 87 schools and employs approximately 270 people.

February 13, 2024
Nantwich student crowned national indoor 1,500m champion

Nantwich student crowned national indoor 1,500m champion

A Brine Leas student from Nantwich has been crowned Men’s U20 national indoor athletics champion after winning a dramatic 1,500m final.

Isaac Leydon (no. 519) pipped his rival on the line in Sunday’s final at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

February 13, 2024
Woman, 38, charged over Nantwich Road death of pedestrian

Woman, 38, charged over Nantwich Road death of pedestrian

A woman has been charged in relation to the death of a pedestrian on Nantwich Road in Crewe, police have confirmed.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, 38, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, was arrested on Friday (February 9) following the incident on the same day.

February 13, 2024
Rachel Sherwin celebrating 100th birthday at Richmond VIllage

St Mary’s Church bells ring for Nantwich lady’s 100th birthday

A Nantwich resident was given a special 100th birthday celebration when the bells of St Mary’s Church rang out for her!

Rachel Sherwin marked her centenary year at Richmond Village in Nantwich where she is a resident.

February 13, 2024
River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after fish pollution deaths

River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after fish pollution deaths

The River Weaver in Nantwich is to be re-stocked with thousands of fish this week to replace the many that died in pollution incidents last year.

Environment Agency officers have worked with Nantwich Angling Society on the re-stocking plan.

February 13, 2024
Cheshire East Council finance boss warning over depleted reserves

Cheshire East Council finance boss warning over depleted reserves

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s head of finance has warned the authority may not have enough in reserves next year to support the budget.

The council is already facing a funding gap of £13.1m for the year 2023/24, and is working to reduce that by the end of March.

February 13, 2024
LETTER: “Thank you to residents of Crewe Central Ward”

LETTER: “Thank you to residents of Crewe Central Ward”

Dear Editor,
I would like to put on record my sincere thanks to everyone in Crewe Central Ward who took the time to vote for me in last Thursday’s Cheshire East by-election.

February 12, 2024
LETTER: View on new Tory splinter group “Popular Conservatism”

LETTER: View on new Tory splinter group “Popular Conservatism”

Dear Editor,
I was intrigued by last Tuesday’s launch of the latest Tory splinter group “Popular Conservatism” by Liz Truss.

As the shortest-lasting of the 57 Prime Ministers in the 300 year history of the post, having crashed the economy in seven weeks, she is the most UN – popular major figure in politics. What a joke!

February 12, 2024
South Cheshire Harriers runners kick-start busy 2024

South Cheshire Harriers runners kick-start busy 2024

South Cheshire Harriers runners have kick-started their 2024 with a busy month of races and events.

Members competed in a muddy cross country around Reaseheath in Nantwich, with junior and senior teams taking part.

February 12, 2024
New Shavington care home residents join RSPB Big Birdwatch 2024

New Shavington care home residents join RSPB Big Birdwatch 2024

Nature-loving residents of the new Alexandra Mill care home in Shavington have taken on the challenge of the RSPB Big Birdwatch 2024.

And to kick it off, they created some collaborative, local bird inspired collages and paintings with Creative Mojo Cheshire West & Warrington.

February 12, 2024
Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

An exhibition paying tribute to Crewe suffragist Ada Chew is moving to a final venue in the town before leaving the area.

Hundreds of people have visited the display since it opened at Crewe Market Hall last July and then moved to the town library and Queen’s Park café.

February 12, 2024
Rain-hit pitches impacts Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Rain-hit pitches impacts Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League, heavy rain during the week resulted in four of the eight scheduled matches being postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

In the Premier Division, Cooper Buckley and Betley met for the second time in eight days, the game being played on Pitch 3 at Barony Park on a difficult surface.

February 12, 2024