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Injury-time winner earns Nantwich Town win over Radcliffe

Injury-time winner earns Nantwich Town win over Radcliffe

Troy Bourne’s dramatic injury-time winner earned Nantwich Town three valuable points near the foot of the Northern Premier League.

It was a deserved victory for the Dabbers away at Radcliffe Borough which lifts them out of the relegation zone.

November 20, 2022
Acton concert raises thousands for Royal British Legion

Acton concert raises thousands for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A “The Proms Acton” fund-raising concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton has helped raise thousands of pounds for Royal British Legion.

The outside of the church was bedecked with wood and crocheted poppies and poppy garlands.

November 20, 2022
Students graduate at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich

Students graduate at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich

More than 250 graduands who completed degrees at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich joined peers from the University of Chester for a spectacular graduation ceremony held in Chester’s historic cathedral.

The graduands were awarded degrees in agricultural science, animal management, canine clinical behaviour, equine science, zoo management, wildlife conservation and ecology, landscape architecture, adventure sports and coaching, rural events management, dairy technology and food science.

November 20, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Crewe is ‘Blocked Drains Capital’ of Cheshire East

READER’S LETTER: Crewe is ‘Blocked Drains Capital’ of Cheshire East

Dear Editor,
On average there is a report of a flood or a blocked gullie in Crewe every working day.

Because of that, Crewe has more road and footpath flooding than anywhere else in Cheshire East.

November 19, 2022
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre for the traditional Nantwich Christmas lights switch on.

The event in the town square last night (November 18) was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 19, 2022
Nantwich families sign up for Cheshire East litter-pick campaign

Nantwich families sign up for Cheshire East litter-pick campaign

More people in Nantwich than anywhere else in Cheshire East have registered to take part in a new “pick up litter and get fit” scheme.

The Cheshire East Council initiative encourages people to get active, spend time outdoors and help to keep local neighbourhoods litter free.

November 19, 2022
Cheshire East Council paying too much on school transport, says report

Cheshire East Council paying too much on school transport, says report

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is paying £3,000 more per pupil than most equivalent councils to transport some children to school each year.

This includes paying on average £71 for a 10-mile taxi journey or £118 for a 20-mile journey – way above the expected £21 or £41 costs respectively.

November 18, 2022
Cheshire East Council party leaders react to Govt’s Autumn Budget

Cheshire East Council party leaders react to Govt’s Autumn Budget

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Labour leader says the recession was made in Downing Street and now we’re all paying the price with tax hikes, increased interest charges and higher inflation.

Cllr Sam Corcoran, speaking in response to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement, said over the last decade the Conservatives “have hollowed out public services and the economy”.

November 18, 2022
Nantwich in Bloom team receive awards from town council

Nantwich in Bloom team receive awards from town council

Green-fingered volunteers for Nantwich in Bloom were honoured at a Nantwich Town Council presentation last night (November 17).

Councillors applauded the team after they scooped another North West in Bloom Gold medal at the recent awards ceremony in Bolton.

November 18, 2022
Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small collects MBE honour

Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small collects MBE honour

Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small has collected his MBE at a ceremony at Windsor Castle this week.

It was a proud moment for Andy, who was accompanied by his parents Steve and Jenny at Windsor yesterday (November 16) where he received the medal from King Charles III.

November 17, 2022
Ex Brine Leas teacher admits sex with pupil after conduct hearing

Ex Brine Leas teacher admits sex with pupil after conduct hearing

A former teacher at Brine Leas School in Nantwich admitted “unprofessional conduct” by having sex with one pupil and wishing another “dies from a brain haemorrhage”.

Dan Boulton has been banned indefinitely from teaching in the UK after being found guilty of “unacceptable professional conduct and/or conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute”.

November 17, 2022
FEATURE: 6 of the best destinations for winter sun

FEATURE: 6 of the best destinations for winter sun

As much as we love the UK, it can be a lousy place to spend the winter.

With perpetual grey skies, endless rain and even the odd shower of slushy snow, we can all think of better places to endure the cold weather.

November 17, 2022
Thieves steal Poppy collection tin from church hall in Wistaston

Thieves steal Poppy collection tin from church hall in Wistaston

Police have issued CCTV images after thieves broke in and stole a Poppy collection tin from a church hall in Wistaston.

Three men are believed to have gained entry to St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane.

November 17, 2022