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North West Ambulance Service faces strike vote

North West Ambulance Service faces strike vote

Employees of North West Ambulance Service are set to vote on taking industrial action over pay and working conditions.

The vote has been actioned by the GMB Union who announced it has launched a formal industrial action ballot.

October 7, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Chief Constable “living in fantasy world”

READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Chief Constable “living in fantasy world”

Dear Editor,
In Cheshire East overall, 80% of robbery, 94% of burglary and 98% of bike and personal theft went unsolved over the last three years.

These are the worst performance figures in Cheshire EVER.

October 5, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Spare thought for children on World Mental Health Day

READER’S LETTER: Spare thought for children on World Mental Health Day

Dear Editor
This World Mental Health day, spare a thought for families struggling to care for a seriously sick child.

We often hear comments such as ‘I feel totally isolated’, ‘life has been turned upside down’ and ‘I have no idea how to control things’ from the families we support.

October 5, 2022
Nantwich salon scoops “best in Cheshire” honour at national awards

Nantwich salon scoops “best in Cheshire” honour at national awards

A Nantwich hair salon has scooped the award for “Best Salon in Cheshire” at the 2022 England Business Awards.

Staff at Salon Vie will now head to the national grand final in November.

October 5, 2022
Nantwich football team net key support from Crewe Alex sponsors

Nantwich football team net key support from Crewe Alex sponsors

A Nantwich football team for South Cheshire children aged under 11 has netted support from the firm who sponsor Crewe Alexandra FC.

The Rangers, part of Cheshire Blades FC, have stepped out in a new kit backed by breakfast firm Mornflake in Crewe.

October 5, 2022
FEATURE: What is the process of obtaining a car loan?

FEATURE: What is the process of obtaining a car loan?

When you are in the market for a new or used car, one of the biggest decisions you will have to make is how to pay for it.

One option is to obtain a car loan from a lender.

October 5, 2022
Sean Cooke leaves Nantwich Town to join Warrington Rylands

Sean Cooke leaves Nantwich Town to join Warrington Rylands

Nantwich Town star midfielder Sean Cooke has left the club to join Warrington Rylands, the club has announced.

And defender Joel Stair has also left the Dabbers, rejoining Hanley Town.

October 5, 2022
On-demand Cheshire East bus service sees passenger numbers grow

On-demand Cheshire East bus service sees passenger numbers grow

The new on-demand bus service ‘go-too’ is proving just the ticket for people in rural areas around Nantwich after clocking up its 10,000th passenger journey.

The service was launched 12 months ago in a bid to help reduce isolation in villages in a wide area south of Nantwich.

October 5, 2022
Dogs rescued by fire crews after house fire in Shavington

Dogs rescued by fire crews after house fire in Shavington

A number of dogs were rescued by firefighters as they tackled a blaze at a house in Shavington.

The fire broke out in the kitchen at a property in Gresty Lane.

October 5, 2022
FEATURE: Useful tips to help you make it through inflation

FEATURE: Useful tips to help you make it through inflation

Inflation is the rate at which goods and services prices rise.

It occurs when the demand for products and services surpasses the supply.

October 4, 2022
Fundraiser ends Weston Christmas Lights fundraising after 10 years

Fundraiser ends Weston Christmas Lights fundraising after 10 years

The man who has spearheaded the Weston Christmas Lights fundraiser every year in memory of his sister, has ended the display.

Graham Witter, who was awarded the British Empire Medal for his efforts, has announced he will not run the display this or in future years.

October 4, 2022
Bands perform in Nantwich to raise money for Royal British Legion

Bands perform in Nantwich to raise money for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
Jedburgh Royal British Legion (Scotland) Pipe Band performed in Nantwich for a day to help raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

They performed in Nantwich town centre and in The Atherton & Associates Suite at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium

October 4, 2022
CEC councillors to get increased highways budget for local Wards

CEC councillors to get increased highways budget for local Wards

Elected members of Cheshire East Council will have more cash to spend on highways projects in their local wards next year.

Ward member budgets, introduced in 2021, will increase by 50% from £4,200 to £6,500.

October 4, 2022