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Chehsire Roses support group have made a successful application to the Redrow Community Fund.
Pictured with Redrow’s Carole Gould are LtR: Susan Capper, Kay Maple, Helen Longworth and Alison Green

Nantwich volunteer support group receives funding boost

A support group in Nantwich for women with cancer has received a financial boost from a housing developer.

Volunteer-led Cheshire Roses Group offers emotional and pastoral support for women affected by cancer.

March 4, 2024
Cheshire East Council offers grant funding for cultural activities

Cheshire East Council offers grant funding for cultural activities

Cheshire East is to offer grant funding to local organisations who can deliver cultural activities.

The funding support is from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

March 4, 2024
What is astigmatism and what are your options for correcting it?

What is astigmatism and what are your options for correcting it?

Astigmatism is the name given to an eye disorder that means your eye is a slightly different shape to normal.

Instead of being round, the cornea is slightly curved, though you won’t notice the abnormality by looking at the eye in a mirror.

March 4, 2024
Nantwich Town Women secure win in County Cup last eight

Nantwich Town Women secure win in County Cup last eight

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women beat Northwich Vixens FC 1-0 in the quarter-Final of the Cheshire FA Ladies County Cup at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers secured their place in the semi-finals thanks to a goal by Abbie Heywood.

March 4, 2024
Nantwich Singers to perform live concert March 16

Nantwich Singers to perform live concert March 16

Nantwich Singers will be performing a live concert “A Little Night Music” at St Mary’s Church on March 16.

The concert is described as “illuminating a journey from dusk to dawn” and will take place from 7.30pm.

March 4, 2024
Northern Lights display dazzles sky watchers in South Cheshire

Northern Lights display dazzles sky watchers in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Sky watchers in South Cheshire were treated to a rare display of colours from the spectacular Northern Lights last night (March 3).

The display was down to a geomagnetic storm on the surface of the sun.

March 4, 2024
Betley beat AFC Dishers in Premier Division Cup

Betley beat AFC Dishers in Premier Division Cup

Betley overcame AFC Dishers 3-0 in their Crewe Regional Premier Division Cup clash as waterlogged pitches again played havoc with this weekend’s fixtures.

Both Premier Division games and the President’s Cup game between Princes Feathers and Willaston WS were called off.

March 4, 2024
Nantwich Town cruise to 4-1 away win at neighbours Kidsgrove

Nantwich Town cruise to 4-1 away win at neighbours Kidsgrove

Nantwich Town earned a comfortable 4-1 away win at neighbouring Kidsgrove as the Dabbers’ late push for a potential play off place continues.

The Dabbers move up to eighth place in Northern Premier League West with this victory.

March 3, 2024
Staff and customers mark 15th birthday of Aqueduct Marina

Staff and customers mark 15th birthday of Aqueduct Marina

Staff and customers gathered to commemorate the 15th anniversary of one of Cheshire’s most popular marinas.

Robert and Andrea Parton, owners of Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich, hosted a celebratory dinner at Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa.

March 3, 2024
Nantwich man completes double-marathon for children’s charity

Nantwich man completes double-marathon for children’s charity

By Jonathan White
A runner from Nantwich has completed a double marathon to raise money for a children’s hospital.

Charles Boughton, 27, completed the b52.5 miles at Barony Park in Nantwich in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

March 2, 2024
94% of Cheshire East parents receive first choice secondary school

94% of Cheshire East parents receive first choice secondary school

Education bosses say 94% of parents in Cheshire East received their first preference secondary school on national secondary school offer day.

More than 4,900 applications were received from parents and carers whose children will be moving up to secondary school in Cheshire East in September 2024.

March 2, 2024
Football pundit Gary Neville talks to students at Cheshire College

Football pundit Gary Neville talks to students at Cheshire College

Football pundit and former England player Gary Neville spoke to students and staff at Cheshire College – South & West when he visited the Crewe campus.

Neville, who’s career spans across the worlds of sport, broadcasting and education, called in to the college yesterday (February 29).

March 1, 2024
Govt agrees to support Cheshire East with £17.6m package

Govt agrees to support Cheshire East with £17.6m package

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to receive a £17.6m financial support package from the government after the authority announced it had worryingly low reserves.

The cash-strapped council applied to the government for the exceptional financial support in the form of a capitalisation direction earlier this month.

March 1, 2024