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LETTER: Is daily standing charge rise just plain profiteeting?

LETTER: Is daily standing charge rise just plain profiteeting?

Dear Editor,
I was contacted last night by my energy supplier to inform me the EBSS (energy support scheme) was ending on 31st March.

Based on the last twelve months they estimate, based on usage, my Electricity Costs from April 2023 to March 2024 would reduce by £21-14 and Gas would increase by £2-27.

March 23, 2023
England Women’s rugby star trains with Crewe & Nantwich

England Women’s rugby star trains with Crewe & Nantwich

England rugby star Amy Hardcastle was a surprise guest when she turned up to train with girls at Crewe & Nantwich!

Hardcastle, who plays club rugby for Leeds, attended a training session with the girls at the Vagrants in Willaston.

March 23, 2023
Hankelow woman celebrates 104th birthday!

Hankelow woman celebrates 104th birthday!

An Audlem nursing home resident has celebrated her 104th birthday with friends and family.

Edith Hodkinson reached the remarkable milestone at Corbrook Park Nursing Home today (March 23).

March 23, 2023
FEATURE: 10 great reasons to live in Oxford

FEATURE: 10 great reasons to live in Oxford

Oxford is the only city in Oxfordshire County.

It is home to about 162,100 people. Oxford was founded in the 8th century and became a city in 1542.

March 22, 2023
Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims

Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims

A charity supporting victims of cyber crime in Cheshire has had an extra post funded by the Police & Crime Commissioner.

The Cyber Helpline, launched five years ago, supports victims of online crime by connecting them to volunteer IT and cyber security experts.

March 22, 2023
South Cheshire car maker Bentley reveals record 2022 results

South Cheshire car maker Bentley reveals record 2022 results

Bentley Motors has revealed record financial results for 2022.

The Crewe-based car maker returned operating profits up nearly €1 billion compared to 2018.

March 22, 2023
Cheshire East to set up council-run children’s homes

Cheshire East to set up council-run children’s homes

Cheshire East is to set up its own council-run children’s homes to provide a “loving and supportive environment” for youngsters who can’t live with their own families, writes Belinda Ryan.

The council will take over two independent homes in Crewe and Macclesfield this year, following a recent mutual decision to terminate the contract with the current commissioned provider.

March 22, 2023
AFC Crewe appoints former Nantwich coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher as manager

AFC Crewe appoints former Nantwich coach Gary Taylor-Fletcher as manager

Former Nantwich Town coach and Premier League player Gary Taylor-Fletcher has been appointed new manager of AFC Crewe.

Taylor-Fletcher, who played for nearly two decades at league clubs like Blackpool, Leicester City, and Huddersfield Town, joins AFC Crewe in the 14th tier of English football.

March 22, 2023
Cheshire Wildlife Trust to expand creating six new roles

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to expand creating six new roles

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is recruiting for six new positions as it aims to have one in four people taking action for nature’s recovery by 2030.

The Trust is looking to recruit people who can use skills to help community groups, schools, and businesses to do more for nature and wildlife in their area.

March 21, 2023
Truck-mad Shavington youngster raises £2,000 with charity calendar

Truck-mad Shavington youngster raises £2,000 with charity calendar

A lorry-mad youngster from Shavington has helped raise more than £2,000 with his calendar of pictures showing his favourite trucks.

Alfie Simcox has been taking photos of trucks for a few years and decided to put the 2023 calendar together in late 2022.

March 21, 2023
Engineers damaged tree forcing Crewe Road closure in Willaston

Engineers damaged tree forcing Crewe Road closure in Willaston

Councillors say damage to tree roots by United Utilities engineers has caused the ongoing closure of busy Crewe Road in Willaston.

Engineers dug under a tree canopy while they were repairing a burst water main by the side of the road last week.

March 21, 2023
Nantwich Running Club members complete Rome Marathon

Nantwich Running Club members complete Rome Marathon

By Jonathan White
Five female members of Nantwich Running Club have completed the Rome Marathon.

The race on Saturday started in front of the Colosseum, the main symbol of the city.

March 21, 2023
Nantwich Town offer reduced entry for Non League Day

Nantwich Town offer reduced entry for Non League Day

Nantwich Town is offering reduced entry fees as part of the Non League Day initiative this Saturday March 25.

The Dabbers welcome Bamber Bridge to the Swansway Stadium as they look to continue their improved form under new manager Paul Carden.

March 21, 2023