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Cheshire East Council finance boss quits to take up new job

Cheshire East Council finance boss quits to take up new job

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is on the hunt for another top officer after head of finance Alex Thompson handed in his notice.

Mr Thompson is quitting as director of finance and customer service in May to become executive director for finance and transformation at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

February 27, 2024
Top tips for affordable car rentals for traveling across UAE

Top tips for affordable car rentals for traveling across UAE

Everyone knows about exploring Route 66 or meandering through Europe’s golden highways but seldom consider the possibility of renting a car in the UAE.

The UAE is well known for its roads, and especially its supercars.

February 26, 2024
Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

A photographic exhibition featuring work by members of Nantwich Camera Club has opened at Nantwich Museum running until Saturday April 27.

It is a welcome return to the museum of a popular exhibition, which is always well received attracting visitors from throughout the region.

February 26, 2024
Cheshire East Council to receive £180 million transport funding

Cheshire East Council to receive £180 million transport funding

Cheshire East Council is to be allocated more than £180 million to be invested in improving local transport, the Government has announced.

It’s part of the £1.5 billion of reallocated HS2 funding being invested in the North West through the Local Transport Fund.

February 26, 2024
Audlem Post Office to close from Saturday March 2

Audlem Post Office to close from Saturday March 2

Audlem Post Office is set to close from this Saturday March 2, it has been announced.

The Post Office say the closure of the Cheshire Street branch is “temporary”.

February 26, 2024
Raven beat AFC Dishers in Presidents Cup + full round-up

Raven beat AFC Dishers in Presidents Cup + full round-up

Raven Salvador overcame AFC Dishers in a Presidents Cup tie which finally went ahead after several previous postponements.

The game ended in a closely fought 3-2 victory to Raven Salvador, who led 2-0 at the break.

February 26, 2024
Fire crews tackle chimney blaze at house in Burland

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze at house in Burland

Fire crews were called to tackle a fire at a house in Burland near Nantwich.

The fire started in the chimney of the property on Shores Lane in the early hours of Friday (February 23).

February 25, 2024
Nantwich Town beat Trafford 4-0 for season’s biggest win

Nantwich Town beat Trafford 4-0 for season’s biggest win

By Liam Price
Nantwich secured their biggest league win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Trafford at the Swansway Stadium.

New signings Ben Garratt and Tom Pratt came straight into the starting 11 after joining in midweek, and there was a first start for Southport loanee Finlay Heath.

February 25, 2024
Criminology student from Nantwich becomes published author

Criminology student from Nantwich becomes published author

A criminology student from Nantwich is celebrating after becoming a published author.

Second-year Keele University student Alex Godfrey is co-author of “The Criminal Classes: Who Does Society Fear and Why?” alongside her dad Barry, a former Professor of Criminology.

February 25, 2024
Next Dabbers Dash to mark Women’s History Month

Next Dabbers Dash to mark Women’s History Month

By Jonathan White
The next Dabbers Dash event in Nantwich will mark Women’s History Month.

The popular free event sees scores of participants walking, running and cycling around Barony Park and Sandford Road in Nantwich one Saturday each month.

February 25, 2024
LETTER: CEC should be ashamed over Crewe’s Old Baths

LETTER: CEC should be ashamed over Crewe’s Old Baths

Dear Editor,
The old Crewe Baths in Flag Lane have now been abandoned for EIGHT YEARS and they are in a deplorable state.

It is an art deco, listed building that is part of Crewe’s heritage and history.

February 25, 2024
Nantwich Town sign former Crewe Alex keeper Ben Garratt

Nantwich Town sign former Crewe Alex keeper Ben Garratt

Nantwich Town have signed former Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Ben Garratt on a free transfer.

The 29-year-old spent many years spent at Gresty Road where he came through the academy and went on to make 246 appearances for the first team.

February 24, 2024
Two Nantwich venues apply to CEC for new or varied licensing

Two Nantwich venues apply to CEC for new or varied licensing

Two venues in Nantwich have applied to Cheshire East Council for new or varied licensing and opening hours.

The Studio nightclub in Castle Street has applied for a full variation of licence to sell alcohol and open until 4am on Friday and Saturday nights.

February 24, 2024