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CEC to stage “briefings” for local council election candidates

CEC to stage “briefings” for local council election candidates

Cheshire East Council’s election team is to host briefing sessions for potential borough, town and parish council candidates ahead of the local elections in May.

Seven sessions on borough council elections and seven separate sessions for town and parish council elections will be held at locations across the borough in February and March.

January 25, 2023
Nantwich Town beaten at home by Linney double for FC United

Nantwich Town beaten at home by Linney double for FC United

Nantwich Town slumped to a second home defeat in three days as they were beaten by a Regan Linney double for FC United of Manchester.

Linney struck early in the first half in bizarre fashion at the Swansway Stadium after just six minutes.

January 25, 2023
Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Nantwich disability access firm Direct Access has launched a campaign to make Nantwich home to the most inclusive cafés, pubs, and restaurants in the UK.

It wants to see all the town’s eateries provide Braille and Large Print accessible menus in their home town.

January 25, 2023
Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal

Former Barony Hospital buildings sell in £1.85 million deal

Three former Barony Hospital buildings in Nantwich have been sold in a deal worth £1.85 million.

Cheshire property agency Legat Owen completed the deal for the Prince’s Court properties to Carlton Property Holdings.

January 24, 2023
Police appeal after Nantwich man dies in M56 crash

Police appeal after Nantwich man dies in M56 crash

Officers are investigating an accident on the M56 in which a man from Nantwich died.

Matthew Clarke, 48, died at the scene after the incident which involved a BMW car which had left the carriageway.

January 24, 2023
Cheshire travel boss says sunshine holiday bookings up by 25%

Cheshire travel boss says sunshine holiday bookings up by 25%

A Cheshire travel boss has revealed there’s a massive demand for sunshine holidays with bookings up by 25% on pre-Covid levels.

According to Hays Travel North West managing director Don Bircham, January is the peak period for the industry with families desperate to escape the cold, wet and gloomy weather.

January 24, 2023
Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners

Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners

Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.

Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.

January 23, 2023
Police probing serious sexual assault in Wistaston issue e-fit appeal

Police probing serious sexual assault in Wistaston issue e-fit appeal

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have issued an e-fit as part of their witness appeal for information.

The 15-year-old victim is reported to have been assaulted on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm on Monday January 16.

January 23, 2023
Nantwich parents of tragic David Nash relieved at inquest outcome

Nantwich parents of tragic David Nash relieved at inquest outcome

The heartbroken Nantwich parents of law student David Nash say they are “relieved” that an inquest into his death concluded face to face appointment with his GP could have saved his life.

The coroner said that the 26-year-old’s death could have been avoided following three days’ of evidence at this inquest in Wakefield.

January 23, 2023
Leighton Hospital chiefs “grateful” for public’s festive donations

Leighton Hospital chiefs “grateful” for public’s festive donations

Bosses at Leighton Hospital have said they are “grateful” for the many donations received from residents and businesses, despite the cost of living crisis.

Donations received by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity (MCH) included the biggest toy collection to date, arranged by Tesco Extra and contributed to by customers and staff.

January 23, 2023
Cheshire East Council signs up to “Fair Tax Declaration”

Cheshire East Council signs up to “Fair Tax Declaration”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has signed up to a declaration to ensure the council does its best to only use suppliers and companies who pay fair taxes.

The finance sub-committee narrowly voted in favour of the council signing up to the Fair Tax Declaration – four councillors voted in favour, two against and two abstained.

January 23, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts push league leaders all way in narrow loss

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts push league leaders all way in narrow loss

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts produced a fine performance to give league leaders Old Halesonians a real scare in their own backyard.

The leaders, currently on a 12-game winning streak, had to rely on a dramatic late penalty try with Crewe down to 14 men.

January 23, 2023
How UK banks are transforming to help firms thrive in 2023

How UK banks are transforming to help firms thrive in 2023

More banks in the US and UK are embracing the digital transformation to develop more customer-oriented services.

International Finance Magazine reports that banks have made substantial technological advancements in retail banking.

January 22, 2023