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Cat Xtra launches on DAB across Crewe and Nantwich

Cat Xtra launches on DAB across Crewe and Nantwich

Cat Xtra, the sister station of local community radio station The Cat, is now broadcasting on small scale digital radio on the Crewe and Nantwich multiplex in South Cheshire.

Cat Xtra started out as a project aimed at getting younger people into radio.

June 14, 2023
Cheshire East company voluntary liquidations almost double in four years

Cheshire East company voluntary liquidations almost double in four years

The number of voluntary business liquidations in Cheshire East nearly doubled in 2022 compared to 2019 before the pandemic, latest figures have revealed.

There were 143 creditors’ voluntary liquidations in Cheshire East in 2022 – an 83% rise on the 78 registered in 2019.

June 14, 2023
New garden waste charges won’t rake in as much, CEC councillors warn

New garden waste charges won’t rake in as much, CEC councillors warn

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is unlikely to rake in the millions it forecast by introducing garden waste charges and the knock-on effects could impact the council’s carbon neutral target, the Tories claim.

Plans to introduce the charges were voted through as part of the budget in February.

June 14, 2023
South Cheshire firm Alextra makes two key appointments

South Cheshire firm Alextra makes two key appointments

South Cheshire accountants Alextra Group has made two key appointments as it continues to expand.

Joanne Hamilton has been promoted to Associate Tax Director and Wayne Riley has been appointed as Associate Audit Director.

June 13, 2023
Phil Stockton for Nantwich CC v Chester

Double victory success for Nantwich CC first team

Phil Stockton and Jason Foulkes continued their fine early season form as Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team enjoyed another weekend of double success.

The opening bowlers claimed five wickets apiece after Toft CC opted to bat in the Cheshire County Premier League game on Saturday.

June 13, 2023
Cheshire baby care business Pura expands into US market

Cheshire baby care business Pura expands into US market

Cheshire baby care company Pura is set to expand into the US market just three years after its launch.

The “eco-ethical” brand will debut online with retail giant Walmart and in selected stores across the US this month.

June 13, 2023
Cheshire Police to crackdown on those not wearing a seatbelt

Cheshire Police to crackdown on those not wearing a seatbelt

Cheshire Police say they are cracking down on motorists not wearing a seatbelt as part of a two-week long operation.

The force is backing the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) annual seatbelt operation.

June 12, 2023
Cllr Janet Clowes

Wybunbury councillor questions £320,000 audit report into CEC culture

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor has questioned the “appropriateness” of a report into Cheshire East’s culture being carried out by the person who was the council’s auditor at the time of the issues being investigated.

Grant Thornton wants to bill the council a whopping £319,370 for the public interest report it did on the impact of the council’s culture and governance arrangements during 2014 – 2018.

June 12, 2023
Shavington Drama Group to perform at Nantwich Players

Shavington Drama Group to perform at Nantwich Players

Shavington Drama Group returns to the stage this July at the Players Theatre in Nantwich with “The Hound of the Baskervilles”.

The classic Arthur Conan Doyle story has been adapted by Tim Churchill and Catherine O’Reilly.

June 12, 2023
Nantwich Singers to stage summer concert in July

Nantwich Singers to stage summer concert in July

The Nantwich Singers will be performing their summer concert “Music for a Summer’s Day” on July 13.

The concert will take place in St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

June 12, 2023
Rocky Horror Show at Crewe Lyceum in July

Rocky Horror Show at Crewe Lyceum in July

The 50th anniversary of the legendary smash hit musical The Rocky Horror Show arrives in South Cheshire next month.

As part of an extended tour through 2023 to sell-out crowds, it will be at Crewe Lyceum July 10-15.

June 12, 2023
Consultation launched on cuts to Cheshire East library services

Consultation launched on cuts to Cheshire East library services

Residents can have their say on controversial plans to cut library services in Cheshire East.

Cheshire East Council is consulting on its revised proposals aimed at making budget savings over the next four years.

June 12, 2023
fig pie wakes 2023

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes is a scorching success

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes on one of the hottest days of the year.

The event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years.

June 11, 2023