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Education Secretary campaigns with Tory candidate in Crewe and Nantwich

Education Secretary campaigns with Tory candidate in Crewe and Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Education secretary Gillian Keegan spent the day on the campaign trail in the Crewe and Nantwich area in the run-up to next month’s general election.

The minister was helping Crewe and Nantwich Conservative candidate Ben Fletcher in his bid to retain the seat for the Tories.

June 11, 2024
Nantwich Players Studio presents “The Last of the Pelican Daughters”

Nantwich Players Studio presents “The Last of the Pelican Daughters”

Nantwich Players are to stage an upcoming Studio production “The Last of the Pelican Daughters” by The Wardrobe Ensemble.

The show is scheduled to run from July 11-14 at the Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

June 11, 2024
House removal checklist: How to organise a smooth move-out or in

House removal checklist: How to organise a smooth move-out or in

House moving is one of the most controversial ventures – while being exhausting and nerve-racking, it actually is an eye-opening experience and an opportunity to start a new life.

June 11, 2024
Nantwich firm Direct Access opens new London and Dublin base

Nantwich firm Direct Access opens new London and Dublin base

Nantwich company Direct Access has marked its 20-year anniversary by opening two new studios.

The international award-winning accessibility and inclusion consultancy have unveiled new studios in London and Dublin.

June 10, 2024
Everybody Health & Leisure Junior Awards launched

Everybody Health & Leisure Junior Awards launched

Everybody Health & Leisure have opened nominations for the 2024 Everybody Junior Awards.

The awards recognise and celebrate children aged 4-15 years for their efforts and contributions to local sporting and activity success in Cheshire East between October 19 2023 – July 14 2024.

June 10, 2024
Special Needs budget reduced by £10million, says CEC

Special Needs budget reduced by £10million, says CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has reduced its special needs budget deficit by £10.1 million.

This means it was about £80m overspent in this area at the end of 2023/24 year instead of the predicted £90m.

June 10, 2024
Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high with summer concert

Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high with summer concert

Nantwich Choral Society will round off a successful season with an upbeat performance against the backdrop of St Mary’s Church.

The singers will set toes tapping with an evening concert on Wednesday June 19 featuring songs and choruses from Gilbert and Sullivan and Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo by Flanders and Horovitz.

June 10, 2024
LETTER: British PM “couldn’t even sacrifice afternoon” for D-Day

LETTER: British PM “couldn’t even sacrifice afternoon” for D-Day

Dear Editor,
Four thousand, four hundred and fifteen American, British and Canadian soldiers died in the hell on the Normandy beaches on D-Day.

And French President Macron, American President Joe Biden and Canadian President Justin Trudeau gathered in the military cemetery above Omaha beach for an international event to remember them.

June 10, 2024
Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Six candidates have thrown their hats into the general election ring in a bid to become MP for Chester South and Eddisbury.

The seat covers many rural areas near Nantwich, including Audlem, Bunbury, Wrenbury, Sound, Burland, Tarporley, and now Wybunbury after boundary changes.

June 10, 2024
Eight candidates confirmed for Crewe & Nantwich seat in general election

Eight candidates confirmed for Crewe & Nantwich seat in general election

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Eight candidates will battle it out in the general election in a bid to become the next MP for Crewe and Nantwich.

Ben Fletcher is the new Conservative candidate and will be hoping the Tories can keep hold of the seat which has had a tendency to alternate between Labour and Conservative over the past few years.

June 10, 2024
Fire crews tackle bedroom fire at Stapeley home

Fire crews tackle bedroom fire at Stapeley home

Fire crews tackled a bedroom blaze at a house in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The fire broke out at a property on Chadwicke Close, off Clonnersfield, at around 8pm last night (Saturday June 8).

June 9, 2024
Police hunt attacker after serious assault in Nantwich

Police hunt attacker after serious assault in Nantwich

A man suffered serious head injuries after being attacked in the street in Nantwich town centre.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage after the incident which happened in the early hours of this morning (Sunday June 9).

June 9, 2024
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes enjoyed by thousands of people

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes enjoyed by thousands of people

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed in to the village of Wybunbury near Nantwich to enjoy the annual Fig Pie Wakes.

The event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years though stopped in 1920.

June 9, 2024