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Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is to run new masterclasses designed to get new businesses off the ground and support others in their growth.

The Business Masterclasses, at local venues throughout autumn and winter, are free to businesses in Cheshire East looking to acquire news skills and prosper.

September 17, 2024
Acton AOS to stage “Legally Blonde” at Crewe Lyceum

Acton AOS to stage “Legally Blonde” at Crewe Lyceum

By Jonathan White
Local drama group Acton AOS are to stage the iconic rom-com “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

Rehearsals are in full swing where cast members are working to capture the charm, humour, and heart of the musical.

September 17, 2024
Stapeley mums and dads raise more than £4,000 for playground

Stapeley mums and dads raise more than £4,000 for playground

A group of saddle-sore Stapeley dads helped raise more than £2,000 for their local school’s playground revamp.

The dads organised a 40-mile sponsored cycle ride around Cheshire as part of fundraising activities of Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School PTA.

September 17, 2024
Cost of school transport in Cheshire East spirals, stats show

Cost of school transport in Cheshire East spirals, stats show

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The cost of transporting children to school in Cheshire East is still on the rise, despite attempts by the council to bring it down.

The spiralling cost of school transport is one of the reasons the council is facing a predicted £7m overspend in children’s services at the end of this financial year.

September 17, 2024
McDabbers! Nantwich councillor bids to lure “golden arches” to town

McDabbers! Nantwich councillor bids to lure “golden arches” to town

A Nantwich councillor wants to lure fast food giant McDonald’s to open a new outlet in the town.

Nantwich is one of the few sizeable towns in Cheshire which does not have the famous “golden arches” outlet.

September 17, 2024
Nantwich CC clinch Premier League title in dramatic last day

Nantwich CC clinch Premier League title in dramatic last day

Nantwich CC 1st team clinched a sixth Cheshire County Premier League title in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season.

The Whitehouse Lane side looked like missing out on a wet Sunday final day as the weather threatened to wash out their chances.

September 17, 2024
Nantwich law firm Hibberts marks 225 years in business

Nantwich law firm Hibberts marks 225 years in business

Staff at Nantwich law firm Hibberts LLP have celebrated the firm’s 225th anniversary in style.

They held an anniversary event at Iscoyd Park in Whitchurch.

September 16, 2024
Nantwich Town Women lose opening league game at Chester

Nantwich Town Women lose opening league game at Chester

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women lost at Chester FC Women Development in their opening Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division game.

The Dabbers went down 1-4 with their only goal scored by Amanda Fallon at King George V Sports Hub in Chester.

September 16, 2024
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he crashed after colliding with a fallen branch on a busy road near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A529 Audlem Road in Hatherton at 7.15am today (Monday 16 September).

September 16, 2024
Family of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans pay tribute to 16-year-old

Family of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans pay tribute to 16-year-old

The family of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans who was found dead in the River Weaver earlier this month have paid tribute to him.

The 16-year-old was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Mill Island/Waterlode area.

September 16, 2024
Cooper Buckley hammer Nantwich Pirates in Crewe Regional league

Cooper Buckley hammer Nantwich Pirates in Crewe Regional league

Cooper Buckley started their Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division campaign with a convincing 5-0 win against Nantwich Pirates in one of two Barony derbies.

Two goals from Kyle Vickers were backed up by strikes from Harry Walker, Carrick Byrne and Ashton Brogan.

September 15, 2024
LETTER: Is proposed rail line just HS2 under different name?

LETTER: Is proposed rail line just HS2 under different name?

Dear Editor,
This proposal for a new rail line through Cheshire feels like an attempt to revive the failed and unwanted HS2 project under a different name.

Cheshire residents have already spent years opposing HS2, which was cancelled due to escalating costs, significant disruption, and a lack of meaningful benefits to local communities.

September 15, 2024
New housing fund planned by CEC for social homes

New housing fund planned by CEC for social homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to set up a housing fund so registered providers can buy open market properties to rent out as social homes.

The cash will come mainly from developer S106 contributions which were given for off-site affordable housing.

September 15, 2024