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History Centre plan for central Crewe set for approval by planners

History Centre plan for central Crewe set for approval by planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a purpose-built history centre to house the Cheshire archives on the site of the old Crewe Library have been recommended for approval.

The proposals are part of a Cheshire-wide project, ‘Cheshire’s Archives: a story shared’, which is being funded by Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

March 9, 2023
FEATURE: Three things to do before the end of the tax year

FEATURE: Three things to do before the end of the tax year

The UK tax year runs from the 6th April to the 5th April the following year; it is a confusing system, and one that many are agitating for the government to review in due course.

It is particularly confusing for the newly self-employed, who have to take responsibility for their own finances in a new and comprehensive way.

March 8, 2023
LETTER: Lymphoma Action hosts chemotherapy webinar

LETTER: Lymphoma Action hosts chemotherapy webinar

Dear Editor,
Lymphoma Action is hosting a webinar about chemotherapy on Tuesday 28 March from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

Readers affected by lymphoma may be interested and can register to join this free event if they go to www.lymphoma-action.org.uk/ChemoWebinar1

March 8, 2023
Stagecoach to run Nantwich to Chester route 84 service

Stagecoach to run Nantwich to Chester route 84 service

Stagecoach says it will run the Chester to Crewe via Nantwich bus service amid Arriva’s plan to end the route.

Arriva announced last week it was set to close its Winsford and Macclesfield depots and stop running a range of bus routes, including the 84.

March 8, 2023
North West Academies Trust selected to run new primary school in Nantwich

North West Academies Trust selected to run new primary school in Nantwich

The North West Academies Trust has been appointed as the sponsor for the new 210-pupil primary school in Nantwich.

The one form entry primary school, due to open in autumn 2024 subject to planning approval, will be on the Kingsbourne development where there will eventually be 1,100 new homes.

March 8, 2023
Over 90% of CEC parents receive first choice secondary school place

Over 90% of CEC parents receive first choice secondary school place

More than 90% of parent and carers in Cheshire East have received their first secondary school preference choice, the council says.

Around 5,200 applications were received, an increase from just over 5,000 in 2022, from parents whose children will be moving up to secondary school in September 2023.

March 8, 2023
FEATURE: How to cut back on expenses and live more frugally: 7 quick wins

FEATURE: How to cut back on expenses and live more frugally: 7 quick wins

If you were to ask the average homeowner if there’s one thing they could do more of having, it’s money.

Whoever you are and whatever your background or social class, it’s safe to say the cost of living crisis has affected us all.

March 7, 2023
FEATURE: What you should know about solar power for your business

FEATURE: What you should know about solar power for your business

As a business owner, you should know what solar power could do for your company.

Energy bills continue to increase, which affects your monthly overhead expenses.

March 7, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich narrowly beaten at 35-24 at Wolverhampton

Crewe & Nantwich narrowly beaten at 35-24 at Wolverhampton

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts saw their fine run come to an end with defeat away at Wolverhampton.

The hosts had been on a difficult run of results and Crewe were in a rich vein of form with five consecutive wins.

March 7, 2023
Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records

Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records

Applestump Records on Barker Street in Nantwich is bringing Record Store Day to the town for a second year.

Now in its 16th year, Record Store Day celebrates the unique culture of the independent record shop.

March 7, 2023
Amazing photos show Nantwich Coronation memories from 1953

Amazing photos show Nantwich Coronation memories from 1953

These amazing photographs show the last time Coronation celebrations took place in Nantwich – 70 years ago!

Now aged 92, Reg “Derrick” Oakes was in his 20s when he was involved in Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation in 1953.

March 7, 2023
Nantwich Running Club wins national England Athletics award

Nantwich Running Club wins national England Athletics award

Nantwich Running Club have scooped the England Athletics Volunteer Awards 2022 “Club of the Year, National Winner” title.

Club bosses picked up their awards at a presentation evening and dinner ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Birmingham recently.

March 6, 2023
Families flock to Reaseheath College’s first Lambing Weekend

Families flock to Reaseheath College’s first Lambing Weekend

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a Springtime experience at Reaseheath College’s Lambing and Zoo Weekend in Nantwich, making it the most successful yet.

The sell-out event, which is being repeated this coming weekend (March 11-12), attracted 2,500 visitors each day.

March 6, 2023