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Nantwich home care firm recruits employees from Africa

Nantwich home care firm recruits employees from Africa

A Nantwich care home company has recruited new staff from Africa in a bid to fill vacancies.

InSafeHands was forced to be innovative by obtaining a sponsorship licence to recruit care staff from Zambia.

December 17, 2022
FEATURE: How to protect your Nantwich business from injury claims

FEATURE: How to protect your Nantwich business from injury claims

Starting and running a business takes a lot of work, and employee safety is often at the forefront of any business.

In this article, we’re sharing tips for protecting your Nantwich business from injury claims.

December 16, 2022
South Cheshire firm Bakkavor celebrates loyal staff at Nantwich ceremony

South Cheshire firm Bakkavor celebrates loyal staff at Nantwich ceremony

South Cheshire bread suppliers Bakkavor has celebrated its loyal staff at a ceremony in Nantwich.

The garlic and speciality bread producer, with factories in Aston near Nantwich and Crewe, held its loyal service award ceremony at Nantwich Town FC for those who have between five and 20 years service.

December 16, 2022
REVIEW: Ben Hur, performed at Nantwich Players Studio

REVIEW: Ben Hur, performed at Nantwich Players Studio

By Claire Faulkner
Ben Hur on stage. Is that even possible? If you head to Nantwich Players this weekend, you’ll see that it is.

The Studio Team’s latest production is the epic comedy Bun Hur, written by Patrick Barlow and based on the book by General Lew Wallace.

December 16, 2022
CEC to have greater say on HS2 construction and design

CEC to have greater say on HS2 construction and design

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East will have a greater say in decisions on HS2 construction and design after voting to become a ‘qualifying authority’.

The council is already a qualifying authority for phase 2a – the route between Birmingham and Crewe.

December 16, 2022
Cheshire East Council must find £20 million savings, says leader

Cheshire East Council must find £20 million savings, says leader

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has to find at least £20 million of savings or cuts to services to balance its books in the next financial year.

The harsh reality was spelled out to councillors by leader Sam Corcoran (Lab) at Wednesday’s meeting of the full council.

December 16, 2022
Nantwich Town Council to reduce its Council Tax by 5%

Nantwich Town Council to reduce its Council Tax by 5%

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed to reduce the council’s portion of Council Tax by 5% for 2023-24.

The proposal was voted through by councillors at the Civic Hall meeting last night (December 15)

December 16, 2022
New Jabbin Dabber boxing club in Nantwich has MP on the ropes!

New Jabbin Dabber boxing club in Nantwich has MP on the ropes!

The owners of a new Nantwich boxing club had local MP Kieran Mullan on the ropes when he dropped by for a visit.

Jabbin Dabber club opened on Welsh Row two months ago and has proved a massive success.

December 16, 2022
FEATURE: What is Charity Bingo?

FEATURE: What is Charity Bingo?

Bingo is a game that’s been around for decades and played in many countries around the world.

It’s a game that’s just as good being played online as it is in a land-based bingo hall. It’s easy to pick up and is also great fun, as well.

December 15, 2022
Three men charged in connection with high value theft in Nantwich

Three men charged in connection with high value theft in Nantwich

Three men from Manchester have been charged by Cheshire Police in connection with a high value theft from Pockets store in Nantwich.

Three men were arrested at 5.15pm on Tuesday (December 13) after officers stopped a white Peugeot van on Princess Road, Manchester.

December 15, 2022
Nantwich Running Club members raise money for charity on Christmas run

Nantwich Running Club members raise money for charity on Christmas run

By Jonathan White
Nantwich runners pulled on a range of garish knitwear to mark the annual ‘Christmas Jumper Day’ during a training run.

The run was organised by Nantwich Running Club member Zoe Buckley and raised £145 for Save the Children, who are dedicated to transforming the lives of children.

December 14, 2022
Cheshire East Council blasted for holding meeting in remote location

Cheshire East Council blasted for holding meeting in remote location

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has come under fire for holding another full council meeting in a countryside location with no public transport – making it inaccessible for residents without cars.

Today’s (December 14) meeting is being held at the SKA observatory at Jodrell Bank.

December 14, 2022
New commemorative plaques in place on Nantwich buildings

New commemorative plaques in place on Nantwich buildings

More plaques have been installed on landmark buildings in Nantwich to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

The new plaques are on Nantwich Civic Hall, Chatwins Bakery (formerly Ye Olde Wyche Theatre), the large building on the corner of Pillory Street and Hospital Street (formerly Chesters’ store), Nantwich Museum and next to the town bridge on Welsh Row.

December 14, 2022