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FEATURE: Who to inform when selling your rental

FEATURE: Who to inform when selling your rental

Are you looking to sell your rental property?

If so, there are several people and organisations that should be informed of the sale.

February 16, 2023
Cheshire College commends apprentices and employers

Cheshire College commends apprentices and employers

Several apprentices and employers were commended at Cheshire College – South and West’s Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony.

The annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions of apprentices, as well as the positive impact of their employers.

February 16, 2023
FEATURE: Create that cozy living room

FEATURE: Create that cozy living room

Whichever name you choose to call it – lagom, hygge, or frilustry – when the weather changes and it becomes colder, it is common for people to sit comfortably in their sofa and surround themselves with soft throws.

February 15, 2023
Leighton Hospital (top of pic) and new layout of A530

A530 Middlewich Road to reopen Saturday February 18

The A530 Middlewich Road between Leighton Hospital and Pyms Lane will finally reopen to motorists on Saturday February 18.

Cheshire East Council has now confirmed the first phase of the North West Crewe Package works on the A530 between Pyms Lane and Smithy Lane is complete.

February 15, 2023
Community spirit earns Nantwich salon a national award

Community spirit earns Nantwich salon a national award

A Nantwich salon has scooped a national award after proving a cut above the rest when it comes to community engagement and fundraising.

Steven Burgin, on Hospital Street, fended off competition from hairdressers countrywide to win “Local Salon of the Year” in the industry awards scheme run by American hair brand Joico.

February 15, 2023
Collection for cancer charity at Nantwich Town FC

Collection for cancer charity at Nantwich Town FC

By Jonathan White
Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group raised more than £300 with a bucket collection for Cancer Research UK at Nantwich Town FC.

The collection took place at the club’s Swansway Stadium before the home match against Matlock Town in the Pitching In Northern Premier League.

February 15, 2023
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is launching Emergency Appeals for CHF 200 million to respond to a deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.

The Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent have immediately mobilized to support communities affected: needs are growing minute by minute. Rescue teams have been reaching hardest-hit areas where survivors remain trapped under rubble.

In Turkey, teams from the Turkish Red Crescent deployed in ten affected provinces in the south and southeast regions with stocks of food and basic aid items such as tents and blankets to support those injured and evacuated. Their teams are also providing psychological support, distributing hot meals and sending its national stock of blood and plasma to the affected regions.

Earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria receive aid from Cheshire

Earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria will receive emergency aid of £60,000 from Cheshire Freemasons

Survivors of the devastating earthquake will be receiving vital emergency supplies raised by Freemasons from across the country for British Red Cross, UK for UNHCR and UNICEF.

February 14, 2023
CEC councillors’ allowances look set to be frozen in 2023-24

CEC councillors’ allowances look set to be frozen in 2023-24

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors’ allowances are expected to be frozen for the next year as Cheshire East cuts back on its spending.

A recommendation in the budget, which goes to full council on February 22, urges councillors to consider freezing their allowances for the 2023/24 financial year.

February 14, 2023
Reaseheath College to stage its annual “Lambing Weekends” in March

Reaseheath College to stage its annual “Lambing Weekends” in March

Reaseheath College in Nantwich will be staging its popular annual “Lambing” events on the weekends of March 4-5 and March 11-12.

The fun starts at 10am each day, until 4pm, and offers families the chance to see newborn lambs and even a live birth.

February 14, 2023
FEATURE: Home Design 101: An Introduction to Landscaping

FEATURE: Home Design 101: An Introduction to Landscaping

When purchasing a property, a lot of people tend to focus on the interior of the home, and they spend the majority of their time ensuring that the inside of the property is renovated and decorated to their satisfaction.

The exterior or garden is often overlooked. However, the exterior does matter; it affects the overall aesthetics of the property as well as directly impacting your enjoyment of the space.

February 13, 2023
Malbank School celebrates late headteacher Herbert Rowsell

Malbank School celebrates late headteacher Herbert Rowsell

Family, friends, former and current staff at Malbank School in Nantwich joined together to celebrate the life and contribution of former headteacher Herbert Rowsell.

Herbert died late last year and his wife and children were invited to the memorial.

February 13, 2023
A530 on track to re-open next week, says Cheshire East

A530 on track to re-open next week, says Cheshire East

The A530 Middlewich Road is set to re-open next week, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

The key road has been closed since May last year between Pyms Lane and Leighton Hospital as part of the North West Crewe Package (NWCP) scheme.

February 13, 2023
LETTER: Why are some CEC schools taking financial hit?

LETTER: Why are some CEC schools taking financial hit?

Dear Editor,
As we approach the budget setting council meeting at Cheshire East I have to ask:

Is anyone else questioning the allocation of the dedicated schools grant, due to be ratified at next week’s CE’s Children & Families Committee?

February 13, 2023