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Leighton Hospital beds blocked due to care worker shortage

Leighton Hospital beds blocked due to care worker shortage

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital beds are being taken up by medically-fit patients who can’t be discharged because of the lack of care workers to look after them in the community.

Cheshire East Cllr Brendan Murphy said there were lots of reports of people in hospital who didn’t need to be there.

September 3, 2022
FOOD REVIEW:  Taste of history at Black Lion in Nantwich

FOOD REVIEW: Taste of history at Black Lion in Nantwich

By Jan Roberts
Nantwich’s oldest pub, The Black Lion on Welsh Row, has seen many chapters in its long history.

That includes the empty and shady period of the 90s when it was known as the Drunken Duck with scantily clad barmaids!

September 3, 2022
Holiday lodges plan for Faddiley rejected by councillors

Holiday lodges plan for Faddiley rejected by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused a scheme for five holiday lodges at Faddiley near Nantwich despite planning officers recommending it for approval.

Mark Wetton sought permission for four new holiday lodges and to convert an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane.

September 2, 2022
Audlem housing scheme rejected before consultation period ends

Audlem housing scheme rejected before consultation period ends

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has refused a 28-home development for Audlem – even though the consultation period didn’t end until an hour after the decision was made.

Tabley Homes and Renew Land applied for permission to build the homes on a field east of Audlem Road.

September 2, 2022
FEATURE: Top ways to modernise your business

FEATURE: Top ways to modernise your business

As a business owner, free time is a luxury you can hardly ever afford.

Maintaining daily demands is challenging, so finding the newest business trends may not be a top priority.

September 2, 2022
Artist's impression of how future History Centre could look (CEC)

Business case approval for next Towns Fund projects for Crewe

Business cases for two major projects in Crewe have been approved by government.

Project leaders say the approval marks a milestone as Crewe Town Board believes it “shows confidence in our vision for Crewe”.

September 2, 2022
Armed officers in Stapeley Sept 1 2022

Armed officers search Stapeley amid reports of teen with gun

Armed officers descended on a Stapeley estate in Nantwich amid reports of a teenager seen wielding a firearm.

The incident happened last night at around 6pm when police were called to the Clonnersfield area of the Cronkinson estate.

September 2, 2022
Property firm look at “different options” for Stapeley footbridge

Property firm look at “different options” for Stapeley footbridge

A property management group says it is looking at “different solutions” for a footbridge in Stapeley which has been closed for safety reasons.

The footbridge is on privately owned land on the Pear Tree development, linking Massey Close with Beechwood Close and the nearby shops.

September 1, 2022
Enzo in Nantwich to stage Charity Bake Off in aid of cancer mum

Enzo in Nantwich to stage Charity Bake Off in aid of cancer mum

Enzo in Nantwich is staging another “Charity Bake Off” event in aid of a local lady who is living with terminal cancer.

Every penny of every cake sold will be handed directly to mum-of-two Lisa, who is fighting brain cancer after already overcoming breast cancer.

September 1, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival organisers all set for three packed days

Nantwich Food Festival organisers all set for three packed days

Nantwich Food Festival returns tomorrow (September 2) after three years away due to the pandemic.

The three-day event starts at 11am on Friday with a quiet hour for those who want to browse the stalls without the crowds.

September 1, 2022
FEATURE: Is there a lack of support for military veterans?

FEATURE: Is there a lack of support for military veterans?

According to the Ministry of Defence (MOD), there are around two million UK Armed Forces veterans residing in Great Britain in 2022.

While this number is projected to fall to 1.6 million by 2028, there remains concern that these individuals (many of whom suffer with physical and mental health conditions as a result of their time in the Armed Forces) are failing to receive the necessary support as they adjust to civilian life.

September 1, 2022
FEATURE: Top tips on how to design care home for dementia residents

FEATURE: Top tips on how to design care home for dementia residents

The number of people with dementia is slowly but gradually increasing.

Recent statistics show that nearly one million people live with dementia in the UK, projected to hit 1.6 million by 2040.

August 31, 2022
Motorcyclist injured after crash on A534 near Burland

Motorcyclist injured after crash on A534 near Burland

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital today after a collision with a car on the A534 near Burland, Nantwich.

Emergency services were called at around 12.50pm today (August 31) to the junction of Cuckoo Lane and the A534.

August 31, 2022