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New Nantwich Town boss Paul Carden ready for challenge

New Nantwich Town boss Paul Carden ready for challenge

New Nantwich Town manager Paul Carden said he is ready for the challenge as he looks to steer the Dabbers away from relegation.

Carden, the former Warrington Town manager, took his first Nantwich training session this week.

March 3, 2023
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival gears up for 25th anniversary

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival gears up for 25th anniversary

Tickets are running out fast for the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival headline shows as organisers prepare for the 25th anniversary of the event.

The Easter weekend event, which attracts thousands of visitors to Nantwich, is taking place this year from April 6-10.

March 3, 2023
Men and teen arrested and drugs seized in police raids in Crewe

Men and teen arrested and drugs seized in police raids in Crewe

Three men and a teenager have been arrested by police in two separate drugs raids at properties in Crewe, Cheshire Police said.

A 29-year-old man was arrested by officers and a quantity of illegal drugs seized in the latest raid on Billington Road, at around 12am yesterday (March 2).

March 3, 2023
LETTER: Voter ID creates new barriers to the ballot box

LETTER: Voter ID creates new barriers to the ballot box

Dear Editor,
For the first time ever, voters in this year’s local elections for Cheshire East council will have to bring photo ID to the polling station.

This isn’t a small adjustment – voter ID is the biggest change to our elections in a generation and creates new barriers between the public and the ballot box.

March 3, 2023
CEC appeals for more people to become Homes for Ukraine sponsors

CEC appeals for more people to become Homes for Ukraine sponsors

Cheshire East Council is urging more householders, landlords and second home property owners to register on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Safe and secure homes are still needed for Ukrainians already living in the borough, as well as for people still fleeing their homeland.

March 3, 2023
Nantwich Community Garden go ahead with National Lottery funding

Nantwich Community Garden go ahead with National Lottery funding

A garden built by the community for the community in Nantwich has won Lottery funding to run for the next three years.

Volunteers from the Growing Health Community Garden have spent over two years raising funds for the fully accessible organic garden at Brookfield allotments.

March 3, 2023
FEATURE: 7 steps to transform your London business: A practical guide

FEATURE: 7 steps to transform your London business: A practical guide

Every business owner in London knows the importance of staying ahead of the competition.

However, transforming your business to stay ahead isn’t as easy as it sounds.

March 2, 2023
FEATURE: How to prepare your property for heavy rain

FEATURE: How to prepare your property for heavy rain

During extreme weather, your property is at high risk of water damage and, depending on its location, flooding.

Both can make your home an unsafe environment, ruin your possessions and property, and put your health at risk if not cleaned up properly.

March 2, 2023
Stapeley youngster runs 28 miles for Ukraine

Stapeley youngster runs 28 miles for Ukraine

An eight-year-old from Stapeley ran a mile every day in February to help raise funds for families in the Ukraine war.

William Metcalfe grew increasingly concerned for the people of Ukraine as the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion approached.

March 2, 2023
Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Rehearsals are in full swing for Nantwich Choral Society’s spring concert marking a milestone anniversary for the popular singing group.

It is 50 years since the Society formed as a local authority evening class and down the decades its concerts have been a highlight on the town’s social calendar.

March 2, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies FC lose in Cheshire Challenge Cup

Nantwich Town Ladies FC lose in Cheshire Challenge Cup

Nantwich Town Ladies FC lost 1 – 5 to Congleton Town in the Cheshire Challenge Cup at the Swansway Stadium.

The Nantwich goal was scored by Emily Fallon.

March 2, 2023
Vital bus routes in South Cheshire could be axed under new Arriva plans

Vital bus routes in South Cheshire could be axed under new Arriva plans

Vital bus routes such as Nantwich to Chester and Shavington to Leighton Hospital could be axed for good under new plans by Arriva North West.

The company has announced that it is consulting with affected employees on a proposal to close its Winsford and Macclesfield depots.

February 28, 2023
Cheshire East Council chiefs slam “false information” on 15-minute cities

Cheshire East Council chiefs slam “false information” on 15-minute cities

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council bosses have hit out at “false information” about 15-minute cities and stressed the council has no plans to introduce any rules to restrict freedom of movement.

The idea behind a 15-minute city is that residents have access to everything they need – work, shops, medical services, parks, leisure facilities – all within a 15-minute walk or short cycling distance from where they live.

February 28, 2023