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Bunbury 25-homes development bid backed by CEC planners

Bunbury 25-homes development bid backed by CEC planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East planners have recommended approval for up to 25 entry-level homes on a Bunbury site where permission for 15 homes was refused less than two years ago.

In July 2021 the southern planning committee turned down an application from Roger Ryder to demolish a house called Parkside, on Bunbury Lane, and build 15 homes on the land.

May 24, 2023
Schools across Cheshire East to receive Govt repairs funding

Schools across Cheshire East to receive Govt repairs funding

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
Schools across Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester are to receive Government cash to carry out repairs and upgrades.

The condition improvement funding will see a £456 million pot of cash earmarked for 1,000 projects up and down the country.

May 24, 2023
Thieves try to steal artificial pitch from Shavington soccer centre

Thieves try to steal artificial pitch from Shavington soccer centre

Thieves broke in to the Alexandra Soccer Centre and tried to steal a large section of an artificial pitch, police say.

The break in happened at the centre on Crewe Road in Shavington at the weekend.

May 24, 2023
The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich on Friday June 2 for the final show of the current season.

And the organisers have lined up a top line-up before the event takes a break until September.

May 24, 2023
Nominations open for Nantwich Food Awards 2023

Nominations open for Nantwich Food Awards 2023

Nominations for the eight Nantwich Food Award categories can now be made by customers or businesses.

People can nominate their favourite business until June 14 to do so.

May 24, 2023
Boughey Distribution driver wins national award

Boughey Distribution driver wins national award

Boughey Distribution driver Gareth Bell has won the Extra Mile Award at the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards 2023.

Gareth, who has been with the company for 16 years, was honoured at the UK’s premier HGV driver awards programme.

May 24, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage 40th anniversary show

Nantwich Concert Band to stage 40th anniversary show

Nantwich Concert Band are to stage a 40th anniversary concert on Sunday June 25.

The event will be at Nantwich Civic Hall from 7pm, and will also feature Nantwich Young Voices.

May 24, 2023
New End of Life Care “Education Hub” opens at Leighton Hospital

New End of Life Care “Education Hub” opens at Leighton Hospital

A new End of Life Care Education Hub has opened in South Cheshire offering training and support for anyone involved in end of life care.

Award winning charity EOLP has moved to new premises by Leighton Hospital after demand for education services outgrew their old facilities.

May 24, 2023
Crewe man jailed for 10 years for violent pub attack

Crewe man jailed for 10 years for violent pub attack

A 34-year-old man has been jailed for a violent attack on a pensioner and another man at a pub in Crewe.

Callum Brereton, from Eleanor Close, Crewe, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting/being found guilty of a section 18 assault and ABH assault.

May 23, 2023
The RSPCA Chelsea Flower Show garden heading to Nantwich

The RSPCA Chelsea Flower Show garden heading to Nantwich

This is the stunning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden which will be relocated to RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich this summer.

It’s hoped “The RSPCA Garden”, on display all week at the prestigious flower show, will inspire the next generation of animal champions.

May 23, 2023
LETTER: The pothole shame of Cheshire East

LETTER: The pothole shame of Cheshire East

Dear Editor,
I’ve just returned from Cornwall and did some miles around the county and this time I noticed three potholes.

Looking out of our window into a small close of 16 properties and only seeing half the road I count 22 pot holes, admittedly not at the depth meeting CEC’s deep and damaging defect standards, but will soon do so.

May 23, 2023
“Nantwich and Beyond” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Nantwich and Beyond” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Nantwich and Beyond” an exhibition by A. R. Creative Art Group has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition will run until Saturday July 15.

May 23, 2023
Planet Doughnut to close its Nantwich store

Planet Doughnut to close its Nantwich store

Planet Doughnut are to close their Nantwich store from May 28, they have revealed.

The closure less than two years after it was opened on Pillory Street in September 2021.

May 22, 2023