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Nantwich Town Council to ditch externally run markets in town square

Nantwich Town Council to ditch externally run markets in town square

Councillors have backed plans to axe around 10 externally run Antique and Artisan markets in Nantwich town centre.

The proposal would see the council stage more live music and children’s activities on the square in their place.

October 7, 2022
FEATURE: Guide to make your restaurant’s grand opening a success

FEATURE: Guide to make your restaurant’s grand opening a success

Starting a new business is hard. Operating it successfully is even harder, especially when you’re trying to open a restaurant.

Running a restaurant requires so much more than just opening your doors and serving food to customers.

October 7, 2022
Councillor airs concerns to police over Nantwich drugs scene

Councillor airs concerns to police over Nantwich drugs scene

A Nantwich councillor told a police inspector that illegal drug activity in the town is “getting worse”.

Cllr Stuart Bostock said there were obvious areas where people gathered to deal or buy drugs around Nantwich.

October 7, 2022
Three men in Crewe arrested in connection with county lines drug offences

Three men in Crewe arrested in connection with county lines drug offences

Three men have been arrested by detectives in Crewe on suspicion of drug offences.

The men, aged 27, 29 and 44, were seen acting suspiciously in an alleyway on Flag Lane at around 3.30pm on Thursday (October 6).

October 7, 2022
FEATURE: Mastering your game with the right golf clubs

FEATURE: Mastering your game with the right golf clubs

Part of the appeal of golf is that no round is quite the same as the last.

The weather, the conditions on the ground, and your physical condition can all influence every shot.

October 7, 2022
CEC faces £12 million deficit in 2022-23, finance review shows

CEC faces £12 million deficit in 2022-23, finance review shows

A first quarter finance review of Cheshire East Council spend shows it is facing massive deficits in 2022-23 of up to £12 million.

The review, published this week, forecasts a reduction in the council’s coffers of £11.7m – with the largest rise in expenditure in the council’s adults and children’s services.

October 7, 2022
Road closure on Nantwich lane after crash damages wall

Road closure on Nantwich lane after crash damages wall

A well-used rural route near Nantwich will be closed for two days after a crash destroyed a parapet wall.

The accident happened on Long Lane between Calveley and Wettenhall, north of Nantwich.

October 7, 2022
Obese dog rescued by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA sheds half body weight

Obese dog rescued by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA sheds half body weight

A “morbidly obese” dog taken in by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA has managed to lose half her body weight – through swimming!

And now the new-look eight-year-old Staffie cross called Roxanne has found her forever home nearby.

October 7, 2022
Nantwich outlets shortlisted for 2022 Food Festival awards

Nantwich outlets shortlisted for 2022 Food Festival awards

Popular Nantwich venues and businesses have been shortlisted for the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival awards.

The public vote closed last month and organisers have counted up and shortlisted venues into the top three for each category.

October 7, 2022
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