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Nantwich councillors thumbs up to solar panel scheme for Civic Hall

Nantwich councillors thumbs up to solar panel scheme for Civic Hall

Nantwich councillors look set to sign up to a new community solar panel scheme which could save them around £1,400 a year in energy costs.

The scheme, run by not-for-profit Nantwich Mill Community Energy Company (NMCEC), would involve installing solar panels across the roof the Civic Hall on Market Street.

January 17, 2023

Mental Health First Aid training

We’ve recently moved to Beam Street in Nantwich offering business support, training in Mental Health and counselling.

January 17, 2023
FEATURE: How education needs to adapt to in-demand skills

FEATURE: How education needs to adapt to in-demand skills

There’s no doubt that the world is changing with an increasing reliance on digital systems and technology. And with that comes the need for a different set of skills.

To ensure that the demand for digital skills is met, the education industry needs to adapt and offer a variety of teaching that reflects today’s technology-driven landscape.

January 16, 2023
2,800 teachers at 300 Cheshire schools to strike, says NEU

2,800 teachers at 300 Cheshire schools to strike, says NEU

Up to 2,800 teachers and school staff from 300 schools will be striking in Cheshire as part of the National Education Union’s industrial action announced today.

Teacher members of the NEU in England and Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay.

January 16, 2023
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum in January and February

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum in January and February

Crewe Lyceum have lined up a host of entertainment throughout January and February to blow away the post-Christmas blues.

Here is there latest list of shows and productions. For more details visit www.crewelyceum.co.uk

January 16, 2023
Centenary dinner provides fitting finale to Reaseheath100

Centenary dinner provides fitting finale to Reaseheath100

Reaseheath College’s 100th birthday celebrations closed with a Centenary Dinner for 300 guests linked by a shared experience of the Nantwich land-based college.

A mix of local dignitaries, industry partners, governors, alumni and former and present staff and students celebrated the event, which concluded a busy programme of Reaseheath100 activities.

January 16, 2023
Drop-in event for views on Crewe in “Mini-Holland” scheme

Drop-in event for views on Crewe in “Mini-Holland” scheme

Cheshire East Council is to host a drop-in session to outline how some urban areas of Crewe can be made more attractive as part of a “Mini-Holland” programme.

Plans include creating better routes for those walking, cycling, or using public transport.

January 16, 2023
Connor Naismith

Crewe and Nantwich wages 3.5% lower since Tories in power

Wages in Crewe and Nantwich have fallen by 3.5% since Conservatives came to power in 2010, claim the local Labour group.

They say analysis of ONS figures shows the wages in the constituency have fallen by an average of £1,089, resulting in a 3.5% cut.

January 16, 2023
LETTER: Readers should look at CEC Budget consultation

LETTER: Readers should look at CEC Budget consultation

Dear Editor,
May I ask readers to take a look at the Cheshire East 2023/4 BUDGET consultation.

This is just a taster. Highlights include spending most of the Children and Families budget in Crewe.

January 16, 2023
Powerful display by Crewe & Nantwich earns win over Malvern

Powerful display by Crewe & Nantwich earns win over Malvern

A powerful forwards display by Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earned a fine victory of high flying Malvern at the Vagrants.

Before the kick off the visitors were in third place in the league and pushing the leaders, while Crewe were back in 10th.

January 16, 2023
Nantwich parents of tragic David Nash hopes inquest will raise issues

Nantwich parents of tragic David Nash hopes inquest will raise issues

The Nantwich parents of David Nash who died after not being able to see his GP face to face, hope his inquest will raise awareness of health system issues.

David died in November 2020, aged 26. In the three weeks before his death he contacted his GP practice four times but was only allowed telephone consultations.

January 16, 2023
FEATURE: Top tips for tackling 4 manoeuvres in practical driving test

FEATURE: Top tips for tackling 4 manoeuvres in practical driving test

If you’re preparing for a driving test, then you’ll want to be able to nail any manoeuvre you’re asked to perform.

This means focussing your practice on them.

January 15, 2023
Crewe Regional Sunday League hit by waterlogged pitches

Crewe Regional Sunday League hit by waterlogged pitches

Only three of 10 scheduled Crewe Regional Sunday League games took place today due to waterlogged pitches.

In the Premier Division, Betley increased their lead at the top of the table with an emphatic 7-0 victory against a strong looking Willaston White Star side.

January 15, 2023