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Bentley Motors workers “clog up” residential streets, say councillors

Bentley Motors workers “clog up” residential streets, say councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bentley Motors needs to crackdown on workers who clog up residential streets rather than parking on the company’s car parks, say councillors.

The luxury car manufacturer was given permission by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board to build a new paint shop at its Crewe campus and two link bridges over Sunnybank Road.

October 26, 2023
2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled

2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled

Winners of the Everybody Health and Leisure awards have been unveiled, including a number from Nantwich and Crewe.

Around 150 guests attended the awards at Crewe Hall, with multiple medal winner and Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson hosting.

October 26, 2023
Dead fish following Weaver pollution incident

Clean-up of River Weaver in Nantwich continues after pollution incidents

A clean-up of the polluted River Weaver in Nantwich has been carried out by Cheshire East Council.

It comes after a large number of dead fish, birds and debris were washed up along riverside park areas in the town due to several pollution incidents.

October 26, 2023
Nantwich Museum to host autumn talks and workshop

Nantwich Museum to host autumn talks and workshop

Nantwich Museum has launched some autumn talks and a workshop which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The full list of talks and workshop at the Pillory Street venue is listed below:

October 25, 2023
Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

By Jonathan White
Nantwich independent music store Applestump Records has launched a new Youtube channel to help promote local artists.

The store, which sells new and second-hand vinyl records on Barker Street, is run by Steve Cook.

October 25, 2023
NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative

NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative

An initiative by NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in Nantwich has opened the door to professional sports coaching to hundreds of young learners across Cheshire.

The partnership has provided students with Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development and a working knowledge to BSc (Hons) students in Football Coaching.

October 25, 2023
More than 11,000 households sign up to CEC garden waste scheme

More than 11,000 households sign up to CEC garden waste scheme

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 11,300 households in Cheshire East have so far signed up to the council’s subscription scheme to have their garden waste bins emptied from next year.

Of those, 9,500 have already paid the annual £56 charge, which has boosted the council’s coffers by £532,000.

October 24, 2023
Family-run Nantwich Bookshop celebrates 20 years of trade

Family-run Nantwich Bookshop celebrates 20 years of trade

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street are celebrating 20 years of business.

Owners Steve and Denise Lawson opened the premises back in November 2003.

October 24, 2023
FEATURE: Is Cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity a big draw?

FEATURE: Is Cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity a big draw?

Crypto underwent a boom during 2021 but has crashed considerably since then.

Bear and bull markets have caused price fluctuations across the crypto market, but everyone is keenly aware, in general, of what cryptocurrencies are, what they offer, and what their drawbacks are.

October 24, 2023
Contaminated land issue for housing estate nearly over, says CEC

Contaminated land issue for housing estate nearly over, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says matters relating to contaminated land have “almost been resolved” on a 263-home estate which is being lived in but doesn’t have planning permission.

The recently built Coppenhall Place, on the site of the former Crewe Works off West Street, was granted planning permission in 2018.

October 24, 2023
Police chiefs confirm probe into gang of youths with weapons

Police chiefs confirm probe into gang of youths with weapons

Police chiefs have confirmed they are investigating a gang of youths who vandalised a property and threatened residents with weapons.

The incident in Nantwich last night (October 23) was caught on CCTV, showing one of the youths brandishing a home-made spear.

October 24, 2023
Gang of youths caught on CCTV vandalising Nantwich property

Gang of youths caught on CCTV vandalising Nantwich property

A gang of youths have been caught on CCTV trying to vandalise someone’s Nantwich home.

And the group of around eight aged around 12-13 appear to threaten neighbours with a home-made spear and rocks when residents confronted them.

October 23, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC winning run ended by Birkenhead Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC winning run ended by Birkenhead Park

League leaders Crewe & Nantwich RUFC had their winning streak ended by second placed Birkenhead Park in a fine top of the table clash at the Vagrants.

Crewe had won six from six before the game but came up against their toughest challenge in Birkenhead Park.

October 23, 2023