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Calveley Primary displays new mural created by artist Rory McCann

Calveley Primary displays new mural created by artist Rory McCann

A new mural by artists Rory McCann has taken pride of place at Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich.

The mural was partly funded by local employer Boughey Distribution, based in nearby Wardle.

January 20, 2023
King Charles ready for 50th Battle of Nantwich this weekend!

King Charles ready for 50th Battle of Nantwich this weekend!

King Charles I will be making a special “Royal” appearance at the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of Nantwich” this Saturday.

The Monarch who sat on the throne back in 1644 at the real Battle of Nantwich between the Cavaliers and Roundheads is making a comeback!

January 19, 2023
FEATURE: Importance of employee benefits in business and their impact on job satisfaction

FEATURE: Importance of employee benefits in business and their impact on job satisfaction

Employees are the building block of any organisation. Therefore, it is important to offer them various benefits to retain them and keep them motivated.

Many companies overlook employees’ hard work and efforts and focus only on the numbers and figures they achieve.

January 19, 2023
Damning auditor report into former CEC leader Michael Jones

Damning auditor report into former CEC leader Michael Jones

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An auditor’s report into the culture of Cheshire East Council under the leadership of Michael Jones has revealed incidents of bullying and inappropriate behaviour.

Mr Jones, the council’s leader from 2012 until 2015, stepped down following controversy surrounding the awarding of contracts to Nantwich-based Core Fit – which was owned by his physiotherapist.

January 19, 2023
Councillor’s warning that Cheshire East Council could “go bust”

Councillor’s warning that Cheshire East Council could “go bust”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has to make savings and cuts otherwise it will go bust and the government will be called in to run the council, a councillor warned.

Cllr Mark Goldsmith (Ind) was speaking during the debate on the budget at this week’s meeting of the economy and growth committee.

January 19, 2023
Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have appealed for a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

The serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl is reported to have taken place on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16).

January 19, 2023
Nantwich school closed due to shortage of staff, says head

Nantwich school closed due to shortage of staff, says head

The headteacher of Brine Leas School in Nantwich says he had to close the school today as not enough staff were able to make it in.

Early morning snow across South Cheshire has caused traffic problems in the area with many roads gridlocked.

January 19, 2023
Local Labour and Crewe & Nantwich MP row over £41,000 donations

Local Labour and Crewe & Nantwich MP row over £41,000 donations

Local Labour politicians have criticised Crewe and Nantwich Conservative MP Kieran Mullan for receiving £41,000 in donations in three years.

They claim it shows wealthy donors have “far more influence and access to decision makers” than his constituents.

January 18, 2023
Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

A Wistaston man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal collision on the A534 Haslington Bypass has been sentenced.

Matthew Ellson pleaded guilty to death by careless driving in December and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 24 months.

January 18, 2023
Nantwich runners donate to local Foodbank charity

Nantwich runners donate to local Foodbank charity

By Jonathan White
Big-hearted members of Nantwich Running Club have donated bags of produce to Nantwich Foodbank.

Nantwich Foodbank is a charity that provides emergency food for families and individuals in times of crisis.

January 17, 2023
Shavington park safety concerns addressed by councillor’s ward budget

Shavington park safety concerns addressed by councillor’s ward budget

Safety concerns about the entrance to a park in Shavington have been resolved thanks to a local councillor’s ward budget.

Residents had highlighted fears around the pathway leading to the park on Needhams Grange estate off Crewe Road.

January 17, 2023
FEATURE: Grand National 2023 – everything you need to know

FEATURE: Grand National 2023 – everything you need to know

The Grand National, which happens to be the most anticipated event on the British calendar, is back.

Forty runners compete in the most popular steeplechase in the world, covering a distance of four miles and two and a half furlongs while scaling 30 Grand National fences at Aintree.

January 17, 2023
Detectives probe reports of sexual assault of girl, 15, in Wistaston

Detectives probe reports of sexual assault of girl, 15, in Wistaston

Detectives are investigating reports of a serious sexual assault of a teenage girl in Wistaston.

It’s said to have happened on Oak Tree Walk, Wistaston, sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm yesterday (January 16).

January 17, 2023