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CEC’s controversial garden waste subscription to open in October

CEC’s controversial garden waste subscription to open in October

The controversial Cheshire East subscription service for collecting garden waste will open in October ahead of the planned launch in January.

Residents who are willing to pay £56 a year for green waste collections from January will be able to register from October 2.

September 5, 2023
Visitors’ “delight” as Nantwich Food Festival proves huge hit

Visitors’ “delight” as Nantwich Food Festival proves huge hit

Visitors who came from as far away as Swindon have heaped praise after another hugely successful Nantwich Food Festival.

Organisers have been delighted by the feedback from many who travelled to the town to experience the three-day event, with crowds across the three days reaching around 40,000.

September 4, 2023
New skate park opens on Barony Park in Nantwich

New skate park opens on Barony Park in Nantwich

The new skate park has opened at Barony Park in Nantwich after a campaign lasting several years.

And it took funds from a charity based in Norfolk to help fund the project.

September 4, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts enjoy win in season opener

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts enjoy win in season opener

Crewe and Nantwich produced a fine display to beat Kirkby Lonsdale 46-12 in the opening fixture of the league season.

Both sides made a bright start in the warm and dry conditions before Crewe took the lead with a penalty by Logan Lynch.

September 4, 2023
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Nantwich firms make “Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards” shortlist

A number of outlets in and around Nantwich have made the final shortlist in the The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards 2023.

Organisers say they have received a record number of votes from the public, exceeding 59,000.

September 4, 2023
Nag’s Head at Haughton makes “Good Food Guide” year after re-opening

Nag’s Head at Haughton makes “Good Food Guide” year after re-opening

Popular country pub the Nag’s Head near Nantwich has made the Good Food Guide just a year after it was refurbished and reopened.

Market Operations Ltd bought the Nag’s Head in Haughton in 2022 just as it was about to be knocked down for housing.

September 4, 2023
Nantwich CC beaten in Cheshire Cup semi-final by Hyde

Nantwich CC beaten in Cheshire Cup semi-final by Hyde

Nantwich Cricket Club first team’s hopes of silverware ended for the season when they were beaten in the semi-finals of the Cheshire Cup on Sunday.

Put into bat by Hyde at Whitehouse Lane, the Dabbers never got any sort of momentum and were bowled out for only 96 in 26 overs.

September 4, 2023
New Crewe Regional Sunday League season kicks off

New Crewe Regional Sunday League season kicks off

The new Crewe Regional Sunday Football League season has kicked off with newly promoted Faddiley smashing six passed Willaston White Star.

Faddiley ran out 6-0 winners with Jamie Baker netting a hat-trick and Dan Robinson scoring twice

September 3, 2023
Cheshire East schools NOT affected by danger of RAAC concrete

Cheshire East schools NOT affected by danger of RAAC concrete

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
No schools in Cheshire East are affected by the current RAAC concrete fears across the UK, officials have confirmed.

Cheshire East Council says it has carried out checks on its maintained schools and said there is no evidence they contain the concrete type which has led to fears of buildings suddenly collapsing.

September 3, 2023
Tens of thousands pack Nantwich for glorious Food Festival

Tens of thousands pack Nantwich for glorious Food Festival

The weather has been kind, organisers on top of their game, and wonderful volunteers out in full force – once again Nantwich Food Festival has delivered.

The first two days of the annual Nantwich Food Festival – believed to be one of the biggest free food festivals in the UK – have been a roaring success.

September 3, 2023
Nantwich Town held 1-1 by Shifnal in FA Cup qualifier

Nantwich Town held 1-1 by Shifnal in FA Cup qualifier

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town and Shifnal Town will have to meet again on Tuesday after the sides drew 1-1 at The Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers started the brighter of the two sides.

September 3, 2023
New office plans for Alvaston at Nantwich refused by councillors

New office plans for Alvaston at Nantwich refused by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A new office development for Nantwich has been “slapped down” every time it comes forward despite no parish councils or residents ever objecting to it, a councillor said.

Willaston councillor Allen Gage (Con) was speaking just before Cheshire East’s southern planning committee again refused an application to build on land off the Alvaston Roundabout.

September 1, 2023
Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused an application for a replacement concrete processing plant which has already been built in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at the site off Wrenbury Road, next to the village railway station.

September 1, 2023