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Nantwich Town beaten 3-1 away at Bootle

Nantwich Town were beaten by a Michael Burkey hat-trick which helped Bootle come from behind to beat the Dabbers.

Nantwich started without recent signings Jacob Hamman and Cesaire Lingouba, both injured.

February 18, 2024
Karate instructor from Nantwich kick-starts self-defence business

Karate instructor from Nantwich kick-starts self-defence business

A Nantwich karate instructor is combining her passion for martial arts with running her own self-defence business.

Now Clare Challinor is planning to offer classes to students at Staffordshire University, where she is taking a Masters in Entrepreneurship.

February 18, 2024
Nantwich Town fans raise more than £1,000 for club

Nantwich Town fans raise more than £1,000 for club

By Jonathan White
An annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium has helped raise funds for the club.

Dozens of people took part in the event organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for Nantwich Town Football Club.

February 18, 2024
Cheshire East battling to claw back £8.6 million HS2 money from Govt

Cheshire East battling to claw back £8.6 million HS2 money from Govt

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is still trying to claw back the money it spent on HS2 after the government scrapped the northern leg of the scheme last year.

The council spent £11m preparing for HS2 coming to Crewe and £8.6m of that will now have to be written off if the government doesn’t cough up.

February 17, 2024
interest rates - pic on creative commons free licence

FEATURE: Central Bank policies and interest rates

Central banks play a crucial role in shaping a country’s economy. Among their many responsibilities, one of the most significant is setting interest rates.

In this article, we will explain to you the complicated relationship between central bank policies and interest rates.

February 16, 2024
‘Exceptional’ Leighton Hospital nurse scoops prestigious award

‘Exceptional’ Leighton Hospital nurse scoops prestigious award

A Leighton Hospital nurse has received a prestigious award for her ‘exceptional’ work to help patients with diabetes.

Tracey Molyneux claimed the title of Advanced Clinical Practitioner of the Year for Cheshire and Merseyside.

February 16, 2024
Music album raises hundreds for South Cheshire homeless charity LATH

Music album raises hundreds for South Cheshire homeless charity LATH

By Jonathan White
A Christmas album produced by independent musicians from South Cheshire has raised £347.21 for Looking After The Homeless (LATH).

The artists – known collectively as ‘The Electric Sprout Foundation’ – each wrote and recorded an original family-friendly festive track for the 12-track album, titled ‘Snow Business’.

February 16, 2024
Cash-strapped Cheshire East applies for Govt help worth £17.6m

Cash-strapped Cheshire East applies for Govt help worth £17.6m

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council has applied to the government for exceptional financial support in the form of a capitalisation direction for up to £17.6m.

This means the council won’t receive extra money but is able to create a “negative reserve” similar to that already in place for the overspend on the special educational needs budget.

February 16, 2024
CEC councillors allowances set to be frozen for 2024-25

CEC councillors allowances set to be frozen for 2024-25

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East looks set to freeze councillor allowance rates for this financial year.

But they could allow eligible members to claim two Special Responsibility Allowances (SRA) instead of one.

February 15, 2024
Charity events for Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich

Charity events for Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich

Staff at Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich are staging two events to highlight their cause.

They will be taking part in the Dabbers Dash this Saturday February 17.

February 15, 2024
Nantwich Running Club founder steps down from role

Nantwich Running Club founder steps down from role

By Jonathan White
The founder and chair of Nantwich Running Club is to step away from his role, he has announced.

Mike Stevens, from Willaston, set up the club in 2021 and has been chairman and head coach since then.

February 15, 2024
Shavington Village panto honoured with string of major awards

Shavington Village panto honoured with string of major awards

Popular Shavington Village pantomime has scooped five major awards as the stage is set for another crowd-pulling production.

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) awards shone the spotlight on last year’s “Jack and the Beanstalk” production, presenting a string of awards including best regional production, best performer and support.

February 14, 2024
Reaseheath College students design bungalow for disabled

Reaseheath College students design bungalow for disabled

Reaseheath College construction students in Nantwich gained valuable skills after working with industry to design a bungalow for people with disabilities.

Students praised the industry-led project which has allowed them to gain valuable skills and experience for future careers.

February 14, 2024