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Women’s safety organisation announces plans for South Cheshire hub

Women’s safety organisation announces plans for South Cheshire hub

A campaign to make society safer for women and girls has unveiled plans for new South Cheshire headquarters as part of a package of measures to prevent their physical and mental harm.

Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation, which currently holds sessions at Crewe Market Hall, is opening a hub on Crewe Business Park offering emotional and practical support.

March 29, 2023
Police officer sacked for gross misconduct in Nantwich incidents

Police officer sacked for gross misconduct in Nantwich incidents

A Cheshire Police officer was sacked for gross misconduct over complaints he touched female colleagues’ bottoms and made inappropriate remarks on nights out.

PC James Sarson was dismissed after “inappropriate sexualised and disorderly behaviour” towards a number of female colleagues in the force in 2021.

March 29, 2023
Nantwich woman overcomes mobility issues to run half marathon

Nantwich woman overcomes mobility issues to run half marathon

A Nantwich woman has overcome mobility issues which she was born with to complete a half marathon!

Laura Concannon, 37, was born with bilateral talipes, meaning both her feet were twisted inwards.

March 28, 2023
FEATURE: Pros and cons of cars with brake drums

FEATURE: Pros and cons of cars with brake drums

Whether you’re new to car buying or haven’t purchased a car in many years, it can be challenging to know what to look for when searching for a new vehicle.

There’s so much to consider, including whether you prefer a 3- or 5-door vehicle and a gas, electric or hybrid car.

March 28, 2023
Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair 2023

Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair 2023

By Jonathan White
The 42nd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 13-14.

Gates open at 12.30pm and the fair takes places in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, located three miles from Wrenbury and three miles from Whitchurch.

March 28, 2023
Dr Kieran Mullan

Senior Tory calls on Crewe & Nantwich MP to stand down

A senior local Conservative has urged Dr Kieran Mullan to stand down as an MP at the next election following claims he wants to ditch Crewe and Nantwich for the safer new Eddisbury seat.

Dr Mullan has remained tight-lipped over the claims that he has expressed an interest in the Chester South and Eddisbury seat.

March 28, 2023
Cheshire East Council to axe Stay Well Squad after just one year

Cheshire East Council to axe Stay Well Squad after just one year

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is axing its Stay Well Squad – a mobile health and wellbeing service that was launched last May.

The service was set up to help residents improve their health, fitness, and wellbeing.

March 27, 2023
LETTER: Seven bins per house “crazy” under new laws

LETTER: Seven bins per house “crazy” under new laws

Dear Editor,
Seven bins per house could be needed under ‘crazy’ new recycling laws.

District Councils’ Network estimates that implementing recycling changes will cost almost half-a-billion pounds a year for seven years.

March 27, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies beat Runcorn Sports in league

Nantwich Town Ladies beat Runcorn Sports in league

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies continued their winning run in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League with a 3-2 victory against Runcorn Sports.

The Nantwich goals were scored by L. Bulkeley, M. Rowley and D. Fisher-Sherratt.

March 27, 2023
2-Tone legend Dr Neville Staple to play at Nantwich Civic Hall

2-Tone legend Dr Neville Staple to play at Nantwich Civic Hall

Dr Neville Staple, legendary front man of The Specials, Fun Boy Three and Special Beat, is bringing his band to play live at Nantwich Civic Hall in May.

Also known as The Original Rude Boy, he is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.

March 27, 2023
Tributes paid to Nantwich student after tragic death

Tributes paid to Nantwich student after tragic death

Tributes have been paid to a popular Nantwich student who has died suddenly.

Brine Leas School sixth form pupil Mary Stanway passed away on Friday morning.

March 26, 2023
ROUND-UP: Latest from Crewe Regional Sunday League

ROUND-UP: Latest from Crewe Regional Sunday League

George & Dragon beat Cooper Buckley 4-0 in the Crewe Regional League Premier Division with goals from Scott Taylor (2), Ben Brown and Terry Cain.

George & Dragon still have 10 League games to play, plus cup ties.

March 26, 2023
FEATURE: The study, Britain’s lakes and rivers are polluted with microplastics

FEATURE: The study, Britain’s lakes and rivers are polluted with microplastics

In recent years, scientists have found plastic scattered throughout the ocean, as far away as the Mariana Trench and even in the Arctic ice.

But new research shows the problem exists even closer to home, with up to 1,000 tiny pieces of plastic per litre found in the most polluted rivers.

March 26, 2023