Other News

Christmas lights bring festive cheer to local community

Christmas lights bring festive cheer to local community

Photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the dazzling festive lights on houses across Nantwich and Crewe.

These images show the lengths homeowners go to as they enter the Christmas spirit.

December 16, 2023
Man charged with sexual assault following incident in Nantwich

Man charged with sexual assault following incident in Nantwich

A man has been charged with beating and sexual assault after an incident in Nantwich, Cheshire Police have confirmed.

Police were called to reports of a distressed neighbour at an address in the town at around 11.30pm on Wednesday (December 13).

December 16, 2023
South Cheshire residents urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes

South Cheshire residents urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes

People across South Cheshire are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors this Christmas and early in the New Year.

Unions have announced a 72-hour walkout of junior doctors from 7am on Wednesday December 20 to 7am on Saturday December 23.

December 15, 2023
Christmas concert brings festive cheer to Wistaston village

Christmas concert brings festive cheer to Wistaston village

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Community Council’s annual ‘Christmas Concert’ brought festive cheer to villagers.

The concert, at St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston, featured the Wells Green Choir led by Myra Wood, The Swinging Woodpeckers and Wistaston Church Lane Academy Choir.

December 15, 2023
Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop medals at Preston event

Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop medals at Preston event

Five Nantwich Seals swimmers won medals and clocked personal bests at the Preston Christmas Cracker Sprint event.

Bella, Betsy, Lily, Freya and Lilli swam to success at Darwen Leisure Centre despite the wintery elements.

December 15, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice to run Christmas Tree collection fundraising service

St Luke’s Hospice to run Christmas Tree collection fundraising service

Staff and volunteers from St Luke’s Hospice are again offering their Christmas Tree collection service to help raise vital funds for patient care.

In January, more than 60 volunteers and St Luke’s staff will be working together to collect thousands of used Christmas trees in South Cheshire.

December 15, 2023
Nantwich in Bloom pick up 13th consecutive Gold Award

Nantwich in Bloom pick up 13th consecutive Gold Award

Members of Nantwich in Bloom were presented with their 13th consecutive Gold Award from North West in Bloom at the town council last night (December 14).

The team, led by Sue Sherwood, were presented with a certificate by Mayor Cllr Stephanie Wedgwood at the Civic Hall.

December 15, 2023
Aerial photo town centre and church

Nantwich Town councillors vote through precept rise of 3.5%

Nantwich Town councillors have voted through a council tax precept rise of 3.5% for 2024-25 – half of the original planned 7% rise first debated in November.

But again the issue prompted at times a heated debate among councillors, with some Labour councillors calling for a zero rise and to find savings elsewhere.

December 14, 2023
Poor communication at a production facility: causes and solutions

Poor communication at a production facility: causes and solutions

The lack of high-quality, stable cellular communications and the Internet at a production facility is a very serious and, unfortunately, quite common problem that affects the efficiency of business processes.

December 14, 2023
Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters from Audlem called on Cheshire East Council to re-think plans to introduce parking charges, saying it would impact health workers and prevent businesses relocating to town centres, writes Belinda Ryan.

Placard-waving demonstrators turned up outside yesterday’s meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank to put their arguments to councillors before next month’s highways committee meeting, when a decision on the charges will be made.

December 14, 2023
Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises over £57,000 for Royal British Legion

Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises over £57,000 for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
The Poppy Appeal for Remembrance Day 2023 in Nantwich helped to raise thousands for the Royal British Legion.

Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion (Nantwich RBL) collections raised in excess of £57,000 from generous donations.

December 14, 2023
Nantwich firm Fabulosa named ‘International Exporter of the Year’

Nantwich firm Fabulosa named ‘International Exporter of the Year’

Nantwich fragrance firm Fabulosa has been awarded ‘International Company of the Year’ (£20-£40 million turnover category) at the Insider North West International Trade Awards.

It marks the end of two years of growth for the business in the UK, which has seen it forge an ambitious export strategy.

December 14, 2023
Cheshire East Council appoints Rob Polkinghorne as chief executive

Cheshire East Council appoints Rob Polkinghorne as chief executive

Cheshire East Council has confirmed the appointment of Rob Polkinghorne as its new permanent chief executive.

The decision was taken at the meeting of full council on Wednesday (December 13). Mr Polkinghorne will start work as chief executive on January 3, 2024.

December 14, 2023