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Cheshire East school staff quitting over new computer system

Cheshire East school staff quitting over new computer system

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor claims school staff are quitting their jobs because of the stress caused by a problematic computer system brought in to make Cheshire East more efficient.

The Best4Business project, designed to replace the ageing business IT systems with a new cloud-based network at both Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Cheshire councils, has had issues from the outset and is massively over-budget.

December 1, 2022
Need Golf Centre in Nantwich to unveil Toptracer technology

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich to unveil Toptracer technology

Golfers visiting the Need Golf Centre in Nantwich will soon be able to use Toptracer technology in all of its 15 floodlight bays.

Toptracer provides the same ball tracing technology seen on televised golf tournaments tracking the shots of the world’s best players.

December 1, 2022
Nantwich Museum launches history booklet

Nantwich Museum launches history booklet

Nantwich Museum has launched a new booklet which introduces readers to the town’s rich history.

“The Story of Nantwich with 36 Objects” was written by a team from the museum’s Research Group.

December 1, 2022
FEATURE: How to find the perfect new car

FEATURE: How to find the perfect new car

In need of a new car?

This is always a daunting process to go through, but in the current economic climate, it is particularly off-putting with the cost-of-living crisis and the cost of new cars currently so high.

November 30, 2022
Nantwich Bookshop to host South Cheshire poet’s book launch

Nantwich Bookshop to host South Cheshire poet’s book launch

A South Cheshire dad who turned to poetry after being diagnosed with ADHD has collated his favourite rhymes into a new book celebrating his love for Crewe and Nantwich.

Gareth Williams, dubbed ‘The Rhymeologist’, became a media sensation when he first posted his upbeat poems about the area on Facebook during the early part of the pandemic.

November 30, 2022
More than 1,500 North West Ambulance workers vote to strike

More than 1,500 North West Ambulance workers vote to strike

More than 1,500 ambulance workers have voted to strike across Cheshire and the North West.

Paramedics, emergency care assistants, call handlers and other staff are now set to walk out in the region.

November 30, 2022
Expansion of South Cheshire special school gets council go ahead

Expansion of South Cheshire special school gets council go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A special school in South Cheshire can go ahead with expansion plans to accommodate an extra 60 pupils after Cheshire East gave permission for an extension to be built.

Springfield School caters for children and young people, between the ages of four and 19, who have autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

November 30, 2022
Nantwich based homecare firms picks up coveted award

Nantwich based homecare firms picks up coveted award

Homecare companies Right at Home South Cheshire & Right at Home Mid Cheshire are celebrating after picking up the “Employer of the Year” at the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2022.

The annual awards took place at a glittering ceremony held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

November 29, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” hailed big success

Nantwich Food Festival “drop-off and go” hailed big success

Nantwich Food Festival’s pre-Christmas “Drop-off and Go” collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank has been hailed a big success.

A team of Festival volunteers were given support by Joelle Warren MBE DL (Vice Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire) and Nantwich Mayor Cllr Peter Groves and his wife and Consort, Carol.

November 29, 2022
Man from Crewe jailed for 10 years for sex offences against girl

Man from Crewe jailed for 10 years for sex offences against girl

A man has been jailed after he admitted to sexually abusing a young girl in Crewe.

Martin Gill was first arrested when a stash of child abuse images were found in electronic devices.

November 29, 2022
Gymnastics Club returns to Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

Gymnastics Club returns to Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is re-opening its Gymnastics Club.

The centre has been associated with gymnastics for 35 years, and was where Olympic medallist Bryony Paige trained as a youngster.

November 28, 2022
Nantwich charity welcomes cash boost from Cheshire pub

Nantwich charity welcomes cash boost from Cheshire pub

A Nantwich charitable organisation has received a cash boost after families flocked to a fundraising night at The Bickerton Poacher pub.

The town’s Lions group, which includes businesspeople and residents, has received a donation of £3,500 from the pub which hosted a bonfire and fireworks event attracting hundreds of people.

November 28, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity launches Christmas fundraiser

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity launches Christmas fundraiser

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched its Christmas fundraising campaign for 2022 with activities for local businesses and families to get involved in.

The charity’s calendar of festive events kicked off at the first Christmas Fair at Crewe Market Hall on Saturday.

November 28, 2022