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Winners of Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2022/23 unveiled

Winners of Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2022/23 unveiled

Venues like The Swan in Tarporley, Combermere Abbey and BeWILDerwood at Cholmondeley were among the winners of the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2022/23.

The awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement by local businesses and individuals working in Cheshire’s fantastic visitor economy. 

March 25, 2023
South Cheshire residents in “unsaleble homes” due to contaminated land, council told

South Cheshire residents in “unsaleble homes” due to contaminated land, council told

By Belinda Ryan, local democracry reporter
Residents on a South Cheshire housing estate are living in unsaleable homes with no planning permission on potentially contaminated land because a developer “appears to have put profit first”, councillors claimed.

Countryside Partnerships was given permission to build the 263-home Coppenhall Place development on the former Bombardier site in 2018 – but because it failed to deal with a condition relating to contaminated land the estate has no planning permission.

March 25, 2023
FEATURE: Exciting summer ahead in UK tennis world

FEATURE: Exciting summer ahead in UK tennis world

There is a packed summer of UK tennis to look forward to, and the 2023 Wimbledon Championships is on the horizon.

This year’s edition will take place in July, but there is plenty of tennis to be played at grassroots and professional level before then.

March 24, 2023
Coole Lane set to reopen on March 31, says Cheshire East

Coole Lane set to reopen on March 31, says Cheshire East

Coole Lane near Nantwich is set to re-open on March 31 – after a three-month closure to repair a culvert.

The busy route between Nantwich and Audlem was closed at Finnaker Brook between the canal bridge and Sunnyside Touring Park in early January.

March 24, 2023
Nantwich Clinic to expand with appointment of private GP

Nantwich Clinic to expand with appointment of private GP

The Nantwich Clinic is expanding its new Willaston base by adding a private GP practice on site.

Clinic owners Gill and Tom Fox are actively recruiting for a private GP to join its team of healthcare professionals.

March 23, 2023
South Cheshire singer and Ukrainian choir unite for fundraising song

South Cheshire singer and Ukrainian choir unite for fundraising song

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire singer has teamed up with a Ukrainian choir to release a new fundraising “A Million Flags” single.

Local jazz singer Megan Lee and acclaimed Ukrainian ladies choir Czervoni Maky came together inspired by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

March 23, 2023
LETTER: Is daily standing charge rise just plain profiteeting?

LETTER: Is daily standing charge rise just plain profiteeting?

Dear Editor,
I was contacted last night by my energy supplier to inform me the EBSS (energy support scheme) was ending on 31st March.

Based on the last twelve months they estimate, based on usage, my Electricity Costs from April 2023 to March 2024 would reduce by £21-14 and Gas would increase by £2-27.

March 23, 2023
England Women’s rugby star trains with Crewe & Nantwich

England Women’s rugby star trains with Crewe & Nantwich

England rugby star Amy Hardcastle was a surprise guest when she turned up to train with girls at Crewe & Nantwich!

Hardcastle, who plays club rugby for Leeds, attended a training session with the girls at the Vagrants in Willaston.

March 23, 2023
Hankelow woman celebrates 104th birthday!

Hankelow woman celebrates 104th birthday!

An Audlem nursing home resident has celebrated her 104th birthday with friends and family.

Edith Hodkinson reached the remarkable milestone at Corbrook Park Nursing Home today (March 23).

March 23, 2023
FEATURE: 10 great reasons to live in Oxford

FEATURE: 10 great reasons to live in Oxford

Oxford is the only city in Oxfordshire County.

It is home to about 162,100 people. Oxford was founded in the 8th century and became a city in 1542.

March 22, 2023
Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims

Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims

A charity supporting victims of cyber crime in Cheshire has had an extra post funded by the Police & Crime Commissioner.

The Cyber Helpline, launched five years ago, supports victims of online crime by connecting them to volunteer IT and cyber security experts.

March 22, 2023
South Cheshire car maker Bentley reveals record 2022 results

South Cheshire car maker Bentley reveals record 2022 results

Bentley Motors has revealed record financial results for 2022.

The Crewe-based car maker returned operating profits up nearly €1 billion compared to 2018.

March 22, 2023
Cheshire East to set up council-run children’s homes

Cheshire East to set up council-run children’s homes

Cheshire East is to set up its own council-run children’s homes to provide a “loving and supportive environment” for youngsters who can’t live with their own families, writes Belinda Ryan.

The council will take over two independent homes in Crewe and Macclesfield this year, following a recent mutual decision to terminate the contract with the current commissioned provider.

March 22, 2023