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Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have appealed for a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

The serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl is reported to have taken place on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16).

January 19, 2023
Nantwich school closed due to shortage of staff, says head

Nantwich school closed due to shortage of staff, says head

The headteacher of Brine Leas School in Nantwich says he had to close the school today as not enough staff were able to make it in.

Early morning snow across South Cheshire has caused traffic problems in the area with many roads gridlocked.

January 19, 2023
Local Labour and Crewe & Nantwich MP row over £41,000 donations

Local Labour and Crewe & Nantwich MP row over £41,000 donations

Local Labour politicians have criticised Crewe and Nantwich Conservative MP Kieran Mullan for receiving £41,000 in donations in three years.

They claim it shows wealthy donors have “far more influence and access to decision makers” than his constituents.

January 18, 2023
Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

A Wistaston man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal collision on the A534 Haslington Bypass has been sentenced.

Matthew Ellson pleaded guilty to death by careless driving in December and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 24 months.

January 18, 2023
Nantwich runners donate to local Foodbank charity

Nantwich runners donate to local Foodbank charity

By Jonathan White
Big-hearted members of Nantwich Running Club have donated bags of produce to Nantwich Foodbank.

Nantwich Foodbank is a charity that provides emergency food for families and individuals in times of crisis.

January 17, 2023
Shavington park safety concerns addressed by councillor’s ward budget

Shavington park safety concerns addressed by councillor’s ward budget

Safety concerns about the entrance to a park in Shavington have been resolved thanks to a local councillor’s ward budget.

Residents had highlighted fears around the pathway leading to the park on Needhams Grange estate off Crewe Road.

January 17, 2023
FEATURE: Grand National 2023 – everything you need to know

FEATURE: Grand National 2023 – everything you need to know

The Grand National, which happens to be the most anticipated event on the British calendar, is back.

Forty runners compete in the most popular steeplechase in the world, covering a distance of four miles and two and a half furlongs while scaling 30 Grand National fences at Aintree.

January 17, 2023
Detectives probe reports of sexual assault of girl, 15, in Wistaston

Detectives probe reports of sexual assault of girl, 15, in Wistaston

Detectives are investigating reports of a serious sexual assault of a teenage girl in Wistaston.

It’s said to have happened on Oak Tree Walk, Wistaston, sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm yesterday (January 16).

January 17, 2023
Nantwich councillors thumbs up to solar panel scheme for Civic Hall

Nantwich councillors thumbs up to solar panel scheme for Civic Hall

Nantwich councillors look set to sign up to a new community solar panel scheme which could save them around £1,400 a year in energy costs.

The scheme, run by not-for-profit Nantwich Mill Community Energy Company (NMCEC), would involve installing solar panels across the roof the Civic Hall on Market Street.

January 17, 2023

Mental Health First Aid training

We’ve recently moved to Beam Street in Nantwich offering business support, training in Mental Health and counselling.

January 17, 2023
FEATURE: How education needs to adapt to in-demand skills

FEATURE: How education needs to adapt to in-demand skills

There’s no doubt that the world is changing with an increasing reliance on digital systems and technology. And with that comes the need for a different set of skills.

To ensure that the demand for digital skills is met, the education industry needs to adapt and offer a variety of teaching that reflects today’s technology-driven landscape.

January 16, 2023
2,800 teachers at 300 Cheshire schools to strike, says NEU

2,800 teachers at 300 Cheshire schools to strike, says NEU

Up to 2,800 teachers and school staff from 300 schools will be striking in Cheshire as part of the National Education Union’s industrial action announced today.

Teacher members of the NEU in England and Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay.

January 16, 2023
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum in January and February

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum in January and February

Crewe Lyceum have lined up a host of entertainment throughout January and February to blow away the post-Christmas blues.

Here is there latest list of shows and productions. For more details visit www.crewelyceum.co.uk

January 16, 2023