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More than 11,000 households sign up to CEC garden waste scheme

More than 11,000 households sign up to CEC garden waste scheme

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 11,300 households in Cheshire East have so far signed up to the council’s subscription scheme to have their garden waste bins emptied from next year.

Of those, 9,500 have already paid the annual £56 charge, which has boosted the council’s coffers by £532,000.

October 24, 2023
Family-run Nantwich Bookshop celebrates 20 years of trade

Family-run Nantwich Bookshop celebrates 20 years of trade

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street are celebrating 20 years of business.

Owners Steve and Denise Lawson opened the premises back in November 2003.

October 24, 2023
FEATURE: Is Cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity a big draw?

FEATURE: Is Cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity a big draw?

Crypto underwent a boom during 2021 but has crashed considerably since then.

Bear and bull markets have caused price fluctuations across the crypto market, but everyone is keenly aware, in general, of what cryptocurrencies are, what they offer, and what their drawbacks are.

October 24, 2023
Contaminated land issue for housing estate nearly over, says CEC

Contaminated land issue for housing estate nearly over, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says matters relating to contaminated land have “almost been resolved” on a 263-home estate which is being lived in but doesn’t have planning permission.

The recently built Coppenhall Place, on the site of the former Crewe Works off West Street, was granted planning permission in 2018.

October 24, 2023
Police chiefs confirm probe into gang of youths with weapons

Police chiefs confirm probe into gang of youths with weapons

Police chiefs have confirmed they are investigating a gang of youths who vandalised a property and threatened residents with weapons.

The incident in Nantwich last night (October 23) was caught on CCTV, showing one of the youths brandishing a home-made spear.

October 24, 2023
Gang of youths caught on CCTV vandalising Nantwich property

Gang of youths caught on CCTV vandalising Nantwich property

A gang of youths have been caught on CCTV trying to vandalise someone’s Nantwich home.

And the group of around eight aged around 12-13 appear to threaten neighbours with a home-made spear and rocks when residents confronted them.

October 23, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC winning run ended by Birkenhead Park

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC winning run ended by Birkenhead Park

League leaders Crewe & Nantwich RUFC had their winning streak ended by second placed Birkenhead Park in a fine top of the table clash at the Vagrants.

Crewe had won six from six before the game but came up against their toughest challenge in Birkenhead Park.

October 23, 2023
FEATURE: Wi-Fi 7 arrives, but will you need it?

FEATURE: Wi-Fi 7 arrives, but will you need it?

Four years after the arrival of Wi-Fi 6, the new generation has finally arrived with the aptly named Wi-Fi 7.

Aiming to increase speeds and reliability of local connections, this new standard could be a godsend to certain users, but its place in the average home isn’t quite so simple.

October 23, 2023
Bulkeley bags hat-trick in Nantwich Town Women win

Bulkeley bags hat-trick in Nantwich Town Women win

Libby Bulkeley was the hat-trick hero for Nantwich Town Ladies who beat Runcorn Sports WFC 4-1 in Women’s Football League.

The match was preceded with a minute’s applause in memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Antrobus, who recently died.

October 23, 2023
Finalists unveiled in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2023

Finalists unveiled in South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2023

Finalists have been named in the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023 as excitement mounts ahead of the big night at Reaseheath College.

The prestigious ceremony, in its 26th year, always creates a buzz across South Cheshire as businesses of all sizes wait to hear who will be crowned this year’s champions.

October 23, 2023
CEC Labour’s bid to reduce CEO starting salary thwarted

CEC Labour’s bid to reduce CEO starting salary thwarted

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour’s bid to set the starting point for the salary of the council’s new chief executive at £160,000 was thwarted by the Tories and Independents who voted through £170,000.

Cheshire East is on the hunt for a new permanent top boss after Lorraine O’Donnell (pictured) left last week.

October 23, 2023
HS2 compensation should suspend parking and bin charges, says councillor

HS2 compensation should suspend parking and bin charges, says councillor

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council should suspend proposed parking and green bin charges until it knows how it will be financially compensated for the scrapping of HS2, a councillor said.

Cllr Reg Kain (Lib Dem) said if the council had committed £11m to HS2, of which £8m had already been spent, then the additional £3m would be returned to the council budget.

October 23, 2023
Tribute in memory of Dabbers stalwart Bob Antrobus

Tribute in memory of Dabbers stalwart Bob Antrobus

By Jonathan White
A minute’s applause was held in memory of Robert ‘Bob’ Antrobus at the Nantwich Town game against Prescot Cables yesterday (October 21)

Bob passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Nantwich, aged 62 years.

October 22, 2023