Nantwich News

Tories furious over CEC Labour plan for household support fund

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour’s plans to use the household support fund to help hard-up Cheshire East pensioners who lose their winter fuel allowance could leave the elderly and vulnerable families worse off, Cheshire East Tories claim.

Thousands of pensioners across the borough will lose their winter fuel allowance of up to £300 after the government scrapped it for all except those on pension credit or other eligible benefits

October 24, 2024 —

Former hospital nurse becomes award-winning sculptor

A former Leighton Hospital nurse who suffered a mental breakdown, has turned his life around to become an award-winning sculptor.

Tim Donnelly now regularly displays his artwork at artisan markets like the one in Nantwich.

October 23, 2024 —

New darts leagues in Nantwich are hitting the target

Organisers of a new darts league in Nantwich have hit the bullseye as they have seen interest sky-rocket.

Three friends got together in the summer to launch the town’s first competitive darts league since before the Covid pandemic.

October 23, 2024 —

Halloween and Bonfire events in and around Nantwich

Sparklers at the ready, the Halloween and Bonfire Night season in and around Nantwich is set to go off with a bang!

So we’ve pulled together a list of the organised events taking place where you can take family and friends to enjoy local fireworks fun.

October 22, 2024 —

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts secure fine win over high-flying Burnage

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts put recent mixed performances behind them to secure a fine win 28-17 over high-flying Burnage at the Vagrants.

Crewe’s resources were stretched with several injuries which gave an opportunity for players to step up and make an impact.

October 22, 2024 —

Nantwich agency Baker, Wynne and Wilson merges with Gascoigne Halman

Well-known Nantwich property agency Baker, Wynne and Wilson has merged with Cheshire’s leading estate agency, Gascoigne Halman.

The move will see Baker, Wynne and Wilson continue to trade under its name in association with Gascoigne Halman.

October 22, 2024 —

Investing in rental properties in Edinburgh: Opportunities and challenges

Scotland’s historic city of Edinburgh is an interesting opportunity for property investors who want to take advantage of the growing rental demand.

October 22, 2024 —

Nantwich Town Women beat Wilmslow in Cheshire County Cup

Nantwich Town Women striker Amanda Fallon shrugged off the grief of her mother’s recent death to smash home five goals against Wilmslow.

Fallon’s haul helped the Dabbers inflict a 7-0 hammering over Wilmslow Albion in the Cheshire FA Women’s County Cup.

October 22, 2024 —

LETTER: CEC delays in addressing LGA peer review

Dear Editor,
The LGA Corporate Peer Review last March was crystal clear that the current committee system is not fit for purpose; with its silo-working, too many committees, too many reports, not enough financial control, no effective scrutiny of decision-making and that change was needed at pace.

October 22, 2024 —

Very Best in Stand Up promises fireworks at Nantwich Civic

Things are set to go off with a bang at November’s “Very Best in Stand Up” show at Nantwich Civic Hall on November 1.

The show returns to Nantwich with four top acts lined up – and compering will be Edinburgh funnyman Liam Withnail.

October 22, 2024 —

LETTER: Darker nights and more hazards for animals

Dear Editor,
As the days draw in and the clocks go back, the darker evenings create more hazards on our roads for animals.

Sadly, more animals are hit by cars during the winter months so we’re asking drivers to be cautious when they’re out and about.

October 22, 2024 —

Police probe A500 bridge stone throwing incident in Willaston

Police say they are investigating reports of youths damaging cars on the A500 in Willaston by throwing stones off a footbridge above.

One victim reported their car was badly damaged on Sunday night when three youths were spotted throwing stones off the bridge which spans the dual carriageway.

October 22, 2024 —

Anger grows over Cheshire East Council plan for bin collections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The vice-chairman of Cheshire East’s environment and communities committee has quit because she is opposed to the council’s plans to introduce three-weekly black bin collections.

Crewe Labour councillor Dawn Clark is now planning to campaign against her own administration’s plans to empty the household waste bins just once every three weeks.

October 22, 2024 —