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95% of Cheshire East parents receive first choice secondary school

95% of Cheshire East parents receive first choice secondary school

As many as 95% parents in Cheshire East will receive their first choice of secondary school on national offer day, the authority says.

On national offer day today (March 3), Cheshire East Council has informed thousands of parents and carers about their children’s secondary school places.

March 3, 2025
A500 “surface dressing” apology issued amid flood of complaints

A500 “surface dressing” apology issued amid flood of complaints

EXCLUSIVE
The firm behind surface dressing works on the A500 Shavington Bypass has today apologised after months of complaints from drivers.

Eurovia EST said investigations are continuing and all remedial works would be paid for by contractors.

March 3, 2025
Network Rail pledges new bridge and barriers for Nantwich station

Network Rail pledges new bridge and barriers for Nantwich station

Network Rail is to deliver a new footbridge and safety barriers at Nantwich railway station to boost safety, MP Connors Naismith said.

The Crewe & Nantwich MP and local councillors John Priest and Geoff Smith had raised safety concerns with the rail network firm previously.

March 3, 2025
Crewe man jailed for 3D firearm at house in Nantwich

Crewe man jailed for 3D firearm at house in Nantwich

Crewe man has been jailed for possessing a 3D viable firearm at an house in Nantwich as well as other firearms offences.

In the first case of its kind in Cheshire, Matthew Alcroft, from Cheyney Walk, Crewe, had a 3D printed firearm in his possession.

March 3, 2025
Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday league and cup round-up

A Jordan Ellcock brace and a goal from Arun Rowlands were enough to see Raven Salvador reach the semi-finals of the Division 1 Cup against Nantwich Town.

The first team who can call themselves finalists in a CRSFL cup is George & Dragon, who put three past a determined and equally impressive Betley side.

March 3, 2025
Hundreds enjoy 40th annual Universal Model Show in Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy 40th annual Universal Model Show in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Model-making enthusiasts and families from across the region gathered in Nantwich for the 40th annual Universal Model Show.

The show, hosted at Malbank School & Sixth Form College, was organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

March 2, 2025
Nantwich Town slip to home defeat against Mossley

Nantwich Town slip to home defeat against Mossley

Nantwich Town slipped to a frustrating 1-2 home defeat to Mossley as their play-off hopes were damaged, writes Liam Price.

There was one Nantwich change to the starting XI that beat City of Liverpool 8-2, with Byron Harrison replacing Alex Panter.

March 2, 2025
Nantwich girl Cleo, six, donates hair to children’s charity

Nantwich girl Cleo, six, donates hair to children’s charity

A big-hearted six-year-old from Nantwich has chopped off her long locks in aid of children with cancer.

Cleo said goodbye to more than 12 inches of her hair which she wanted to donate for the Little Princess Trust.

March 2, 2025
Outside the box ideas that can make any property safer

Outside the box ideas that can make any property safer

Anyone who owns a house knows that personal safety and health are top priorities.

Both impact the general well-being of owners and residents, particularly young and elderly family members.

March 2, 2025
How remote work is changing way we use office spaces

How remote work is changing way we use office spaces

The once traditional office space is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by the widespread adoption of remote working.

The global shift to remote and hybrid working models has prompted a rethinking of how we view and utilise office environments.

March 2, 2025
Risky business? Not anymore – how insurance protects your company

Risky business? Not anymore – how insurance protects your company

When you started your business, you took on the challenge of turning your ideas into reality, assuming risks that could potentially derail everything you’ve worked so hard to build.

But what if you could protect your hard-earned success from these unpredictable bumps in the road?

March 2, 2025
Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is welcoming visitors back for two Lambing and Zoo Weekends, starting today (March 1)

The popular lambing experience takes place today and tomorrow (March 1-2) and again on March 8-9.

March 1, 2025
Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

A Photographic Exhibition featuring work by members of Nantwich Camera Club has opened at Nantwich Museum running until Saturday May 3.

It marks a return of the club to the museum with a popular exhibition of inspiring subjects.

March 1, 2025