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New baby beavers born at Hatchmere Reserve in Cheshire

New baby beavers born at Hatchmere Reserve in Cheshire

Three new beaver kits have been born at Hatchmere Nature Reserve near Delamere Forest, says Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

Original beaver pairing Rowan and Willow have successfully bred for a second time, increasing their family by another three.

July 20, 2023
Bentley Motors appoints new board member for manufacturing

Bentley Motors appoints new board member for manufacturing

Bentley Motors has appointed Andreas Lehe as the new Board Member for Manufacturing.

He will started the role on September 1 and will report directly to Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO.

July 20, 2023
Nantwich residents face £56 fee for garden waste collections

Nantwich residents face £56 fee for garden waste collections

Residents in Nantwich and across Cheshire East face paying a £56 “subscription” fee to have garden waste bins collected from January, the council announced today.

Details of the proposed subscription service were unveiled as the council desperately tries to plug a £20 million funding gap in its coffers.

July 19, 2023
CEC Conservative leader says parking charges report “short on detail”

CEC Conservative leader says parking charges report “short on detail”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Conservative group leader has asked what the council will be consulting on over parking charges because the report is “so short on detail”.

Cllr Janet Clowes also believes the council is missing a big opportunity if it does not explore the option of joining the national parking platform (NPP).

July 19, 2023
Everybody Leisure launches junior exercise scheme in South Cheshire

Everybody Leisure launches junior exercise scheme in South Cheshire

Everybody Health and Leisure has launched a new 12-week Junior Exercise Referral Scheme based at Crewe Lifestyle Centre.

The scheme is a programme funded by a NHS Cheshire and Merseyside and Cheshire East Council health and wellbeing grant.

July 19, 2023
REVIEW: Hound of the Baskervilles, by Shavington Drama Group

REVIEW: Hound of the Baskervilles, by Shavington Drama Group

By Claire Faulkner
The latest production from Shavington Drama group is The Hound of The Baskervilles.

Possibly one of the most famous and well-loved of all of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.

July 19, 2023
LETTER: Stop turning our town into a tip

LETTER: Stop turning our town into a tip

Dear Editor,
I was disgusted earlier today to find the above in Welsh Row.

Paper torn up and thrown onto the footpath by pupils from Malbank School who obviously have no respect for the town that they are being educated in.

July 19, 2023
FEATURE: What you need to know about the Cheshire Game & Angling Fair

FEATURE: What you need to know about the Cheshire Game & Angling Fair

The 2023 running of the Cheshire Game & Angling Fair is coming up soon, giving you a chance to visit an annual event with interesting details for anyone who loves fishing and the great outdoors.

Here we’ll list some of the attractions that you can find here and look at why angling is becoming such a popular activity in this part of the country.

July 19, 2023
FEATURE: Security tips that will keep you safe

FEATURE: Security tips that will keep you safe

In an increasingly interconnected world, where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, ensuring personal safety and security has never been more critical.

Whether it’s safeguarding your home, protecting sensitive information, or staying vigilant in public spaces, protection has become a paramount concern.

July 18, 2023
Nantwich butchers H Clewlow announces closure this month

Nantwich butchers H Clewlow announces closure this month

Family-run Nantwich shop H Clewlow Butchers is to close after almost 100 years, the owners announced today.

The Pepper Street store which has been in the town centre since 1929, is to close for the final time this Saturday July 22.

July 18, 2023
Former Bunbury church to be bulldozed for new housing

Former Bunbury church to be bulldozed for new housing

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Bunbury Methodist Church looks set to be bulldozed to make way for two houses.

An application to demolish the former church and build two detached homes with garden and parking on the site is due to be considered by Cheshire East’s southern planning committee next month.

July 18, 2023
Nantwich CC 1sts slump to defeat at Chester Boughton Hall

Nantwich CC 1sts slump to defeat at Chester Boughton Hall

Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team managed to dodge the showers at Chester Boughton Hall …but could not dodge defeat.

After putting the visitors into bat, Chester took wickets at crucial times, restricting the Dabbers to 216 all out from 55 overs.

July 18, 2023
Praise for Reaseheath College students’ RAG fundraising

Praise for Reaseheath College students’ RAG fundraising

Students from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have been hailed after raising more than £17,206 for this year’s chosen charity, The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).

The impressive amount was raised through RAG (Raising and Giving) activities including a sky dive by 14 staff and students, a sponsored walk of the 34 mile Sandstone Trail and a spooktacular Scarefest at Halloween.

July 18, 2023