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New youth facility on Crewe car park backed by CEC planners

New youth facility on Crewe car park backed by CEC planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to build a state-of-the art youth facility on a Crewe car park have been recommended for approval.

The two-storey building will house a sports hall, illuminated roof-top sports pitch (MUGA), changing and showering facilities, a café/coffee shop and kitchen and a range of meeting rooms and activity areas.

June 23, 2023
NHS staff in Crewe and Nantwich shortlisted for awards

NHS staff in Crewe and Nantwich shortlisted for awards

NHS staff from Crewe and Nantwich have been shortlisted for the NHS Parliamentary Awards.

The awards recognise outstanding contribution of staff and volunteers working in the health service.

June 22, 2023
Cheshire Wildlife Trust seeks to appoint new roles

Cheshire Wildlife Trust seeks to appoint new roles

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is looking to hire new positions in its team.

The organisations wants a new finance manager, supporter care officer and senior woodland creation officer.

June 22, 2023
Top marks at Fox Dance Academy in Nantwich

Top marks at Fox Dance Academy in Nantwich

Youngsters at a Nantwich dance school have waltzed their way to top marks in the latest set of exams.

Pupils at the Fox Dance Academy on London Road achieved a 100% pass rate with many obtaining a distinction grade.

June 22, 2023
Motorcyclist seriously injured in wall crash in Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured in wall crash in Nantwich

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after losing control and crashing into a garden wall in Nantwich.

The accident happened on Audlem Road, close to the turn with Batherton Lane, at around 9.30pm last night (June 21).

June 22, 2023
World Worm Charming Championship returns to Willaston

World Worm Charming Championship returns to Willaston

The quirky famous World Worm Charming Championships are back at Willaston this Saturday June 24!

The event, which has attracted international attention in the past, takes place at Willaston Primary Academy on Derwent Close.

June 21, 2023
Councillors urge MP on action to stop Cheshire East library cuts

Councillors urge MP on action to stop Cheshire East library cuts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two Cheshire East councillors have called on Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan to lobby the chancellor for funding to stop library services being slashed.

Cheshire East Council faces a £20m funding gap because of soaring inflation and the increasing pressure on services.

June 21, 2023
CEC bosses blasted for failing to highlight “pay rise” talks

CEC bosses blasted for failing to highlight “pay rise” talks

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs have been criticised for failing to mention a retrospective pay rise was already being considered when it consulted with the public on proposals to freeze councillors allowances for 2023/4.

As reported last week, the council’s corporate policy committee agreed to recommend that councillors’ basic allowance be increased by £500 a year and be backdated for 2022/3.

June 21, 2023
FEATURE: How to become a property developer in Cheshire

FEATURE: How to become a property developer in Cheshire

With economic growth in Cheshire increasing significantly in the last few years, supply and demand for housing has become unbalanced.

While 76.87% of the required housing was built in 2022, Cheshire is becoming one of the fastest-growing economies and could further reduce the amount of available housing.

June 21, 2023
Nantwich singers add French flavour to summer concert

Nantwich singers add French flavour to summer concert

Nantwich Choral Society is celebrating its special friendship with counterparts in France with a summer concert.

The singers are set to welcome a choir from Macon in France, Arpège à Coeur Joie, who will perform with them at St Mary’s Church on June 24 at 7.30pm.

June 20, 2023
Tarporley pub’s efforts help raise more than £2,000

Tarporley pub’s efforts help raise more than £2,000

The operators of The Swan at Tarporley and The Lion at Malpas have helped to raise more than £2,000 for charity.

The Bear Inns pubs held a silent auction and raffle charity evening for “Pedalling for Pubs” for the Licensed Trade Charity.

June 20, 2023
Plans unveiled for new South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club base

Plans unveiled for new South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club base

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for a new indoor boxing club and gym on the site of the former Crewe Youth Centre which burned down in 2014.

The proposal is to create a new home for South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club (SCABC), a registered charity which has worked with young people in Crewe for more than 11 years.

June 20, 2023
Work underway on new Nantwich Town 3G pitch

Work underway on new Nantwich Town 3G pitch

Work officially started today on the new 3G pitch at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium.

Ground was broken on the first team pitch to start the first stage of the club’s project to convert the main stadium pitch to a state of the art 3G facility.

June 20, 2023