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Work to start on large solar farm near Leighton Hospital

Work to start on large solar farm near Leighton Hospital

Cheshire East Council is to start work on a large-scale solar farm near Leighton Hospital which will generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.

The 4.1 megawatt solar farm – enough to power about 1,200 houses – is being built on land next to the composting plant in Leighton Grange Farm in Crewe.

February 13, 2023
FEATURE: Living room lighting ideas that add touch of elegance to your space

FEATURE: Living room lighting ideas that add touch of elegance to your space

Lighting is one of the most important elements for creating a cosy living room atmosphere.

A well-designed and elegant lighting scheme can completely transform the interior design, whether you want to create a traditional, contemporary, or eclectic feel.

February 12, 2023
Cheshire Wildlife Trust report highlights HS2 impact on nature

Cheshire Wildlife Trust report highlights HS2 impact on nature

A new report from Cheshire Wildlife Trust has uncovered what it describes as “shocking failings” in the high-speed rail scheme’s standard of work.

The trusts says it has been fact-checking the nature-loss claims of HS2 Ltd for the past 12 months.

February 12, 2023
Leaders Betley beaten in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Leaders Betley beaten in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

League leaders Betley had a morning to forget losing 5-2 to a vibrant Cooper Buckley side in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The morning started badly for Betley with the non-appearance of their regular goalkeeper, and they were 3-0 down at half-time.

February 12, 2023
South Cheshire organisations launch apprenticeship programmes

South Cheshire organisations launch apprenticeship programmes

Two major employers in South Cheshire have launched their 2023 Apprenticeship programmes.

Bentley Motors has announced 37 new apprenticeship vacancies to coincide with the launch of National Apprenticeship Week.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich broker Watts Finance scoops industry award

Nantwich broker Watts Finance scoops industry award

Nantwich-based broker Watts Commercial Finance has been named Commercial Broker of the Year at leading industry awards.

Watts picked up the accolade at the Redwood Bank Broker Awards 2023 in Birmingham.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich Town grab dramatic late draw away at Liversedge

Nantwich Town grab dramatic late draw away at Liversedge

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town scored a 94th minute equaliser to secure a point in a crazy 3-3 game with Liversedge at the Clayborn Ground.

But Dabbers manager Ritchie Sutton later described their second half performance as “a complete disaster”.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich author E M Lily releases new novel

Nantwich author E M Lily releases new novel

By Jonathan White
Nantwich author E. M. Lily has recently released a third novel.

Lily’s latest novel ‘What Do You Think?’ explores the twin themes of parental love and parental protection through fictional characters.

February 11, 2023
Work to start on 84-home development in Shavington

Work to start on 84-home development in Shavington

Work is due to start on a new 84-home development at Shavington after Anwyl Homes acquired an eight-acre site.

Located off Newcastle Road, Shavington, the site has planning permission for 59 private sale homes and 25 new affordable homes.

February 11, 2023
Utility firms could face £2,500 daily charge for digging up Cheshire East roads

Utility firms could face £2,500 daily charge for digging up Cheshire East roads

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Utility companies could be charged up to £2,500 “rent” a day for digging up roads to carry out repairs in Cheshire East.

That is one possibility Cheshire East Council is looking into to generate much-needed cash and to ensure the companies carry out the work speedily so roads can be re-opened quicker.

February 11, 2023
Nantwich mum takes over popular Bizzybods store in town

Nantwich mum takes over popular Bizzybods store in town

A Nantwich mum has taken over the reins at the popular Bizzybods children’s store in the town.

Marlee Briscoe is the new owner of Bizzybods on Hospital Street after former owner Mandy Platt decided to pursue new adventures.

February 10, 2023
RSPCA condemns “callous” shooting of cat in Crewe

RSPCA condemns “callous” shooting of cat in Crewe

RSPCA chiefs say they will take action against people caught deliberately targeting animals with airguns after a male cat was left with appalling injuries in Crewe.

A concerned homeowner took the cat to a vet after he was found in a collapsed state, gasping for breath and unable to walk, in her garden in Fanshawe Walk.

February 10, 2023
Coole Fishery expansion plan near Nantwich deferred by councillors

Coole Fishery expansion plan near Nantwich deferred by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to expand a fishery and leisure park at Newhall near Nantwich so they can visit the site to assess the suitability of the access road.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park, on Coole Lane, applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for the siting of 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods

February 10, 2023