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CEC residents race to get larger black bins amid new waste charge

CEC residents race to get larger black bins amid new waste charge

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents with smaller black household waste bins will have to pay for a larger one if they need it after Cheshire East introduces the new garden bin collection charge.

The £56 garden waste charge, which is due to be introduced in January, will inevitably result in an increase in rubbish dumped in black bins.

August 28, 2023
Phil Stockton for Nantwich CC v Chester

Nantwich CC firsts return to winning ways in league and cup

Nantwich CC’s first team enjoyed a welcome return to form climbing up the Cheshire County Premier League and earning a place in the semi-finals of the Cheshire Cup.

Phi Stockton was the star with the ball on Saturday, claiming four wickets after skipper Ray Doyle put Toft into bat at Whitehouse Lane.

August 28, 2023
Double win for Nantwich home beauty salon

Double win for Nantwich home beauty salon

Nantwich beauty therapist Julie Barton has been awarded Gold for the “2023 North West Home Salon of the Year”.

Julie also scooped 2023 National Gold Winner ahead of 59 finalists throughout nine regions in the UK.

August 27, 2023
Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race 2023

Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race 2023

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ takes place on Saturday September 9 at the Joey the Swan parkland area.

The stalls and fun games open from 1pm. Admission to the event is free.

August 27, 2023
Nantwich Town lose at home on return to Swansway Stadium

Nantwich Town lose at home on return to Swansway Stadium

Nantwich Town were beaten by an 89th minute Clitheroe winner in their first match on the new Swansway Stadium 3G artificial pitch.

More than 460 fans watched on as the Dabbers fell to a 2-1 defeat in an entertaining encounter.

August 27, 2023
Reaseheath College florists to compete on world stage

Reaseheath College florists to compete on world stage

A team of budding florists from Reaseheath College in Nantwich are to compete in a student competition at the Interflora World Cup in Manchester in September.

The team of three, studying Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry, will showcase their skills at the Manchester Central Exhibition Complex on Saturday September 9 in a bid to be crowned Interflora’s Student Team of the Year.

August 27, 2023
“Grow Your Own” sessions at Nantwich community garden

“Grow Your Own” sessions at Nantwich community garden

New “Grow Your Own” taster session are being launched at Nantwich’s community garden.

The blossoming venue, a hidden gem at the heart of the historic town, will run free taster sessions on how to grow your own veg.

August 26, 2023
Single owner silver sale at Wilson 55 in Nantwich

Single owner silver sale at Wilson 55 in Nantwich

Nantwich auctioneer Wilson 55 is staging a single-owner collection of important antique silver, dating from the 17th century onwards.

Lots include a significant collection of silver nutmeg graters, George III silver stirrup cups, and ‘the jewel in the crown’ a Queen Anne Britannia silver bowl dating from 1702 and bearing royal insignia.

August 26, 2023
Workman on Graham Heath construction site

Controversial concrete plant in Wrenbury back before planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial concrete processing plant built in Wrenbury is back before Cheshire East Council planners next week.

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

August 25, 2023
New CEC chief executive could be paid £190,000 a year

New CEC chief executive could be paid £190,000 a year

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could pay its new top boss up to £190,000 a year – that’s £30,500 more than the council currently pays for the role.

Current chief executive Dr Lorraine O’Donnell is leaving the authority in October to move to the top job at Bradford Council on a salary of £205,000.

August 25, 2023
Pokemon event in Nantwich to raise Alder Hey funds

Pokemon event in Nantwich to raise Alder Hey funds

A Pokemon event is taking place in Nantwich tomorrow (August 26) to help raise funds for Alder Hey children’s hospital.

Nantwich Collectables are staging the “family fun day” event at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich, from 10am to 4pm.

August 25, 2023
Nantwich Town to play first game on new 3G pitch

Nantwich Town to play first game on new 3G pitch

Nantwich Town will finally return home tomorrow – to play their match on the new 3G pitch!

The first part of a major project at the club has been completed, and the newly installed first team pitch at Swansway Stadium is ready.

August 25, 2023
Mornflake backs show by Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth project

Mornflake backs show by Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth project

Food Glorious Food has taken on a whole new meaning for the cast of the Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project’s production of Oliver Jr!

That’s because it has received the backing from local employer and porridge maker, Mornflake.

August 24, 2023