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Nantwich pub plan for pergola sparks neighbour complaints

Nantwich pub plan for pergola sparks neighbour complaints

A plan to build a pergola in a pub beer garden in Nantwich has sparked complaints from neighbours.

The owners of the Oddfellows Arms pub on Welsh Row have submitted proposals for the pergola at the rear of the venue.

February 3, 2023
Striking teachers hold protest outside Crewe & Nantwich MP office

Striking teachers hold protest outside Crewe & Nantwich MP office

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Teachers striking for better pay and funding took their protest to the offices of Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan yesterday (February 1).

Dozens of teachers and supporters from across Cheshire East marched through Crewe from the town’s railway station before demonstrating outside the Conservative MP’s office at lunchtime.

February 2, 2023
FEATURE: Growth of the gaming industry in the UK

FEATURE: Growth of the gaming industry in the UK

The UK’s gaming scene is growing immensely among top performers globally, with a projected 4.8% market size growth in 2023.

Various factors have contributed to this development, technological advancement being one of the most critical.

February 2, 2023
Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Crewe Alex

Nantwich Town knocked out of Cheshire Cup by Crewe Alex

By Liam Price
Crewe Alexandra advanced to the semi-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup with a 2-0 win over Nantwich Town at the Swansway Stadium.

The Alex got off to the perfect start just 7 minutes in, as Connor Evans scored from very close range after a diagonal ball was played across the box.

February 2, 2023
CEC fails to collect more than £20 million Council Tax in three years

CEC fails to collect more than £20 million Council Tax in three years

EXCLUSIVE
More than £20 million of Council Tax has not been collected by Cheshire East Council in the past three years, we can reveal.

Figures obtained under FOI show there is a staggering £20,8m of outstanding Council Tax debt from the years 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22.

February 2, 2023
Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to stand down at next General Election

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to stand down at next General Election

Eddisbury Tory MP Edward Timpson will not stand at the next General Election, he announced today.

Mr Timpson, former Crewe and Nantwich MP between 2008 and 2016, has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to explain his decision.

February 1, 2023
Reaseheath College to host world famous floral designer

Reaseheath College to host world famous floral designer

Florists and flower arrangers will have a chance to watch world famous floral designer and author Gregor Lersch at a lecture demonstration at Reaseheath College in Nantwich on Monday April 3.

Gregor is a Master of Master Florists, the highest possible accolade.

February 1, 2023
Nantwich woman inspired by Central America trip opens new “yoga studio”

Nantwich woman inspired by Central America trip opens new “yoga studio”

A Nantwich woman has opened a new yoga studio near the town after being inspired to change her life during a visit to Central America.

Harriet Devaney, 32, has fulfilled her dream by opening “The Orchard Studios” at Hatherton Lodge Farm.

February 1, 2023
Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion

Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a fishery and leisure park near Nantwich to create a new lake and 19 holiday lodges have been recommended for approval despite parish council objections.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park at Newhall has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods.

February 1, 2023
Nantwich Library opening hours to be cut by cash-strapped Cheshire East

Nantwich Library opening hours to be cut by cash-strapped Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Library opening hours in Nantwich and other towns look set to be reduced as Cheshire East Council struggles to balance its books.

The council says it is not proposing any library closures but it is looking at reducing opening hours during the week and on Saturdays.

February 1, 2023
Premier League star Begovic marks year anniversary of Nantwich academy

Premier League star Begovic marks year anniversary of Nantwich academy

By Thomas Morgan
Premier League star Asmir Begovic is celebrating the first anniversary of his AB1 Goalkeeping Academy based in Nantwich.

The Everton goalkeeper, 35, spoke about his academy at Nantwich Town FC and how well it has been going since starting last February.

February 1, 2023
Nantwich manufacturer helps Made Smarter reach 250 milestone

Nantwich manufacturer helps Made Smarter reach 250 milestone

A Nantwich manufacturer has helped a pioneering programme achieve a major milestone of supporting its 250th business investment in technology.

GB Engineering, which makes precision components, is one of the recent SMEs to secure support from Made Smarter, the government-funded and industry-led initiative.

January 31, 2023
New police “safety buses” hailed big success in Nantwich and Crewe

New police “safety buses” hailed big success in Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire Police “safety buses” used in Nantwich and Crewe over Christmas and New Year have been hailed a success.

The buses were in Nantwich and Crewe for 12 nights and helped 377 people.

January 31, 2023