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Pupils bury time capsule on new housing estate in Aston

Pupils bury time capsule on new housing estate in Aston

Youngsters at Sound Primary School near Nantwich have buried a time capsule under a new housing development to show future generations what life was like in 2020s!

Pupils gathered items to be dug in at the 31-home Alderwood Gardens development.

January 25, 2024
Manchester Airport serves over 2 million passengers in December for first time

Manchester Airport serves over 2 million passengers in December for first time

Manchester Airport served over two million passengers in the final month of 2023, breaking the milestone for the first time in the hub’s history.

According to new data from Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which owns the airport as well as the fourth-largest airport in the UK, London Stansted, 2,022,905 passengers transited through the north of England’s biggest airport.

January 25, 2024
CEC bosses “disappointed” at safeguarding decision on HS2

CEC bosses “disappointed” at safeguarding decision on HS2

Cheshire East Council say they are “disappointed” the Government has removed “safeguarding” along the axed HS2 Phase 2a route into South Cheshire.

The Dept of Transport announced last week safeguarding would be lifted, which means land acquired as part of the planned route is no longer protected and could now be sold or potentially developed for other projects.

January 25, 2024
Residents can have say on new political map for Cheshire East

Residents can have say on new political map for Cheshire East

Nantwich residents can have their say on plans for a new pattern of wards being developed for Cheshire East Council.

The Local Government Boundary Commission has decided the number of councillors in Cheshire East should remain at 82.

January 24, 2024
Dabbers Dash participants

Dabbers Dash community run to be started by Sealed Knot

By Jonathan White
A Sealed Knot musketeer will start this weekend’s community ‘Dabbers Dash’ event – held on the same day as the “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment.

The ‘Dabbers Dash’ is a free informal community run/walk/wheel that takes place one Saturday each month around Barony Park and Sandford Road.

January 24, 2024
Why is it important to define a marketing strategy for your e-commerce?

Why is it important to define a marketing strategy for your e-commerce?

E-commerce has exploded in recent years, with online sales growing rapidly and consumers flocking to internet retailers for everything from books to groceries.

As the e-commerce marketplace grows ever more competitive, you need to have a well-defined marketing strategy in place.

January 24, 2024
Afford Bond in Nantwich expands with promotions and new recruits

Afford Bond in Nantwich expands with promotions and new recruits

Nantwich accountancy firm Afford Bond has expanded its management team while creating new roles for fresh talent entering the industry.

The firm, founded in Nantwich in 1929, has promoted four team members and recruited a trainee as part of its growth strategy and commitment to the town.

January 24, 2024
Tarporley women’s choir Decibellas hits high note with fundraisers

Tarporley women’s choir Decibellas hits high note with fundraisers

Tarporley based women’s choir Decibellas has hit a high note with its fundraising over the past 12 months.

The choir has raised thousands of pounds and dished out grants to several local mental health charities to support their work with children.

January 24, 2024
Nantwich “road to nowhere” to finally open this summer

Nantwich “road to nowhere” to finally open this summer

The Nantwich “road to nowhere” could finally be opened this summer – two and half years after its initial opening date!

The A51 spine road around Reaseheath was built more than two years ago by housing developers behind the massive Kingsbourne estate between the A51, Welshmen’s Lane and Waterlode.

January 23, 2024
LETTER: Crackdown on over-running utility works

LETTER: Crackdown on over-running utility works

Dear Editor,
When utility company roadworks overrun, it’s motorists who pay the price with congestion, detours and longer journeys.

This is why I’ve announced a plan to crack down on works by utility companies overrunning.

January 23, 2024
Binary options trading legality: A global perspective

Binary options trading legality: A global perspective

Binary options, a form of financial trading, have garnered significant interest worldwide.

Yet, the legal landscape for this trading method varies across different regions.

January 23, 2024
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council spent £37,500 on recruiting new chief executive

Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council spent £37,500 on recruiting new chief executive

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council spent more than £37,500 on a “rigorous recruitment and selection process” to appoint its new chief executive.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked for the total costs after listening to the appointments committee in the summer, where it became clear recruiting and appointing a new top boss wasn’t going to be cheap.

January 23, 2024
Geoff Norcott brings “Basic Bloke” show to Crewe Lyceum

Geoff Norcott brings “Basic Bloke” show to Crewe Lyceum

Geoff Norcott brings his “Basic Bloke” UK tour to Crewe Lyceum on March 22.

Norcott is familiar face on TV appearing on Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of Ten Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and others.

January 23, 2024