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LETTER: Why more traffic in Crewe and Nantwich than before pandemic?

LETTER: Why more traffic in Crewe and Nantwich than before pandemic?

Dear Editor,
Prior to Lockdown in March 2020, traffic was busy at rush hour throughout our area, Nantwich Road as an example etc.

Since we came out of the pandemic traffic queues have got much bigger, Nantwich Road from the B&Q roundabout to past Manor Road towards Nantwich are an example.

July 25, 2023
MP blasts Cheshire East and councillor over loss of Shavington venue

MP blasts Cheshire East and councillor over loss of Shavington venue

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan has slammed Cheshire East Council and its new Shavington councillor for failing to save the former youth club venue in the village.

The authority looks set to sell off the building on Main Road despite a two-year campaign to save the facility.

July 25, 2023
CEC deputy leader warning to towns with free car parking

CEC deputy leader warning to towns with free car parking

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s deputy leader has warned the days of a free lunch where some towns pay for parking and others don’t “has to become a thing of the past”.

Cllr Craig Browne, who heads up the council’s highways committee, was speaking as members voted in favour of reviewing parking charges across the borough and going out to public consultation.

July 24, 2023
FEATURE: The hidden costs of carrying your luggage: Why storage makes sense

FEATURE: The hidden costs of carrying your luggage: Why storage makes sense

We’ve all experienced it: lugging around a hefty suitcase as we attempt to navigate the busy streets of an unfamiliar city.

The exhausting act of carrying your luggage can indeed make sightseeing less enjoyable.

July 24, 2023
Nantwich in Bloom toast pub’s support as town bids for floral glory

Nantwich in Bloom toast pub’s support as town bids for floral glory

Nantwich in Bloom has received a welcome boost as the town bids for glory in a major floral contest.

The Black Lion on Welsh Row is onboard as a sponsor as Nantwich enters a new ‘Large Town’ category in Britain in Bloom’s annual search for floral excellence.

July 24, 2023
FEATURE: Things to know when buying a Gold Watch

FEATURE: Things to know when buying a Gold Watch

If there’s one piece that effortlessly symbolises style, luxury, and timeless class, it’s undoubtedly the gold watch.

Gracing wrists for generations, these opulent timepieces are not just practical accessories but investments, speaking volumes about the wearer’s taste and status.

July 24, 2023
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Nantwich Food Festival to run “Cookalong” event for visitors

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are planning to offer up to 200 places for locals to enjoy the Festival “Cookalong”.

Trained chefs will stage masterclasses on how to prepare recipes and cocktails.

July 24, 2023
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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