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Snow wipes out Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Snow wipes out Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Snow across South Cheshire forced all Crewe Regional Sunday league football fixtures to be postponed today.

League officials will now have to re-arrange all games over the next few weeks.

December 3, 2023
Sporty youngsters shortlisted in Everybody Junior Awards

Sporty youngsters shortlisted in Everybody Junior Awards

Sporty youngsters aged 5-15 have been shortlisted in this year’s Everybody Junior Awards.

The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the contributions of local sporting superstars across Cheshire East.

December 3, 2023
Acton church to host Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”

Acton church to host Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”

By Jonathan White
Local choir The Groves Singers will perform a special re-telling of the Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday December 16 at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The well-known story written by Charles Dickens will be told in song, interwoven with familiar old carols.

December 3, 2023
LETTER: Why did new CEC chief executive leave Southend?

LETTER: Why did new CEC chief executive leave Southend?

Dear Editor
Why did the new Cheshire East Chief Executive leave Southend after just eight months?

The former Chief Executive of Southend, who left his post suddenly after only eight months, is to be the new Chief Executive of Cheshire East, on a salary of around £3,500 a WEEK, plus pension costs.

December 3, 2023
Cheshire East Council looks to slash costs of meetings

Cheshire East Council looks to slash costs of meetings

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East could slash travel expense costs, save time and reduce its carbon footprint if fewer officers and visiting councillors attended meetings in person, the deputy leader said.

Cllr Craig Browne questioned why some of the council’s officers could not attend meetings remotely.

December 3, 2023
Winter hits Nantwich with snow and ice – PICTURES

Winter hits Nantwich with snow and ice – PICTURES

Thousands of South Cheshire residents woke up to a blanket of snow today as the first chill of Winter hit the region.

Although not as hard hit as other areas of England, the area has experienced sub zero temperatures for several days.

December 3, 2023
Why high-speed internet and 5G could transform Nantwich

Why high-speed internet and 5G could transform Nantwich

The rollout of high-speed internet projects such as 5G and innovations like Musk’s Starlink are still in their infancy in many ways.

However, they promise transformative impacts on remote and rural areas like Nantwich, and for all sorts of reasons.

December 2, 2023
The future of trading: Meet Tradu’s innovative new platform

The future of trading: Meet Tradu’s innovative new platform

The financial services industry, just like all financial markets, is always shifting.

Digital platforms are improving access around the world, putting power in the hands of everyday investors – and Tradu’s new offering continues that trend.

December 2, 2023
CEC pays for 3,000 mobile phones with 500 unused, says councillor

CEC pays for 3,000 mobile phones with 500 unused, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has been paying for 3,000 mobile phones for its staff but 500 of those have not been used for several months, a councillor said.

Cllr James Pearson, of Wrenbury Ward, also said the council had now put a phone “amnesty box” inside a staff entrance at Westfields.

December 1, 2023
Webb House Furnishers to open second store on Pepper Street on December 9

Webb House Furnishers to open second store on Pepper Street on December 9

Nantwich retailer Webb House Furnishers are to open their second store in the town on December 9.

Boss Neil Webb is planning a grand re-opening of the building on the corner of Pepper Street.

December 1, 2023
Cheshire East Council to close its Westfields headquarters

Cheshire East Council to close its Westfields headquarters

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to press ahead with plans to close its Westfields headquarters at Sandbach.

The corporate policy committee voted unanimously yesterday (November 30) to close the building to save money.

December 1, 2023
All aboard the Nantwich Santa express train rides

All aboard the Nantwich Santa express train rides

By Jonathan White
Youngsters are in for a treat on Santa steam train rides which are taking place every Saturday in December at Nantwich Methodist Church.

The train rides take place on the outdoor miniature-gauge 7 1/4″ track adjacent to the church on Hospital Street between 10am-12pm.

November 30, 2023
Nantwich Mayor opens newly refurbished Snowhill toilets

Nantwich Mayor opens newly refurbished Snowhill toilets

The Mayor of Nantwich has officially opened the newly refurnished Snowhill toilets in the town centre.

The opening comes two years after consultation results showed residents wanted the toilets back open after years of being closed.

November 30, 2023