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Nantwich Town beat Colwyn Bay 2-1 in pre-season clash

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town made a successful trip to North Wales where they beat Cymru North Champions Colwyn Bay in their third pre-season fixture.

After already picking up back-to-back wins in their first two friendlies, The Dabbers were looking to maintain their good form.

July 24, 2023
LETTER: A Cheshire East Paradox in Planning AND Partnership

LETTER: A Cheshire East Paradox in Planning AND Partnership

Dear Editor,
At last week’s full Council meeting we witnessed an irate Independent Leader attempt to hold his Labour partners to account, as they kicked-back over scrapping the Strategic Planning Board to save money.

He spectacularly failed!

July 24, 2023
Crime drops by 3.9% in Cheshire, latest figures show

Crime drops by 3.9% in Cheshire, latest figures show

Cheshire was one of just eight police forces across England and Wales to see a reduction in crime, latest figures show.

The Office for National Statistics showed a 3.9% reduction in overall crime in Cheshire in 2022-23 in contrast to the national average increase of 4.5%.

July 23, 2023
CEC councillors to consult residents on street light switch off plans

CEC councillors to consult residents on street light switch off plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents in Cheshire East will be asked for views on the street light switch-off plans proposed by the council to save energy and costs.

The CEC highways and transport committee has voted unanimously to go out to consultation on the switch-off plan.

July 22, 2023
Nantwich Illuminated and Summer of Science launched at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Illuminated and Summer of Science launched at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum’s exhibition “Nantwich Illuminated – the story of the town’s gas works” – has opened alongside its “Summer of Science”.

It was attended by Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Stephanie Wedgwood, Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Rod Fletcher, and Professor Mark Ormerod, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost of Keele University.

July 22, 2023
Acton C of E Primary Academy celebrates 180th birthday

Acton C of E Primary Academy celebrates 180th birthday

Acton Primary Academy has celebrated its 180th anniversary with a special open day marking the milestone.

The historic school, near Nantwich, opened back in 1843 and has been educating youngsters from local families ever since.

July 22, 2023
Cheshire East councillors vote to increase allowances by £500

Cheshire East councillors vote to increase allowances by £500

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have narrowly voted to increase their annual allowances by £500.

And one councillor said if wealthier members voted against the rise then poorer councillors and democracy would suffer.

July 21, 2023
Food Festival bosses “sad” at closure of Nantwich butchers H Clewlow

Food Festival bosses “sad” at closure of Nantwich butchers H Clewlow

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have paid tribute to long-standing butchers H Clewlow which announced this week it is to close.

H Clewlow on Pepper Street has been a presence in Nantwich town centre for 100 years, and has been a big supporter of the food festival.

July 21, 2023
Scams awareness scheme expands across Cheshire East

Scams awareness scheme expands across Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East is expanding its Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project across Cheshire East borough.

The initiative aims to empower and protect older people from falling victim to scams while providing aftercare support.

July 21, 2023
Golf challenge to raise £5,000 for patient care at St Luke’s Hospice

Golf challenge to raise £5,000 for patient care at St Luke’s Hospice

A golf fanatic from Tarporley is taking on the challenge of playing three rounds of golf a day for seven successive days at 21 different golf courses.

Steve Lloyd wants to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire in memory of his friend.

July 21, 2023
FEATURE: Breaking the mould – how to create a playful and memorable brand identity

FEATURE: Breaking the mould – how to create a playful and memorable brand identity

In a world saturated with countless brands vying for attention, standing out from the crowd is essential for business success.

One effective way to achieve this is by creating a playful and memorable brand identity.

July 20, 2023
Dead puppy found wrapped in sheet and dumped in Queens Park

Dead puppy found wrapped in sheet and dumped in Queens Park

The body of a puppy with suspicious red marks on its back has been found wrapped in a sheet in a Crewe park.

The grim discovery made by a member of the public has sparked an RSPCA appeal for information.

July 20, 2023
Nantwich councillor calls for radical changes to bus services

Nantwich councillor calls for radical changes to bus services

A Nantwich councillor has called for “radical changes” to local bus services.

Cllr Anna Burton said not having a direct link to Leighton Hospital was “preposterous” and urged residents to get involved in the current consultations.

July 20, 2023