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Businesses and even US town backs Crewe bid for new Rail headquarters

Businesses and even US town backs Crewe bid for new Rail headquarters

More than 100 businesses have penned an open letter to the Transport Secretary backing Crewe’s bid to be the home of the Great British Railways (GBR) Headquarters.

And now Crewe’s namesake town in Virginia (US) has backed the campaign!

August 2, 2022
Fund-raising Northern Soul weekender set for Nantwich in August

Fund-raising Northern Soul weekender set for Nantwich in August

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Charity Weekender’ Northern Soul music & dance event will take place August 13-14.

It will run from 3.30pm-1am on Saturday and 1pm-10.30pm on Sunday at Nantwich Town Football Club.

August 2, 2022
Funeral and wake for Church Minshull man killed in Ukraine

Funeral and wake for Church Minshull man killed in Ukraine

The funeral and wake for a young South Cheshire man shot and killed while fighting for Ukraine against Russia will be held next week.

Jordan Gatley’s family has released details of the services which will honour him.

August 2, 2022
CEC councillor code of conduct labelled “bully’s charter”

CEC councillor code of conduct labelled “bully’s charter”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Cheshire East councillors’ code of conduct has been labelled a “bully’s charter” by one councillor.

Cllr David Marren (pictured), of Shavington Ward, made the comment during a debate on the current code at a recent audit and governance committee.

August 2, 2022
CEC councillors query officers’ actions over Ward budget scheme

CEC councillors query officers’ actions over Ward budget scheme

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s audit and governance committee has been asked to look into whether council officers exceeded their powers amid claims a decision taken on Ward budgets may not have been properly implemented.

Ward budgets of £4,200 were allocated to all 82 councillors to spend on highways issues in their areas, following a decision made at full council in February 2021.

August 1, 2022
Nantwich CC clinch spot in ECB National Club semi-finals

Nantwich CC clinch spot in ECB National Club semi-finals

Nantwich CC 1sts clinched their place in the ECB National Club Championships with a fine four-wicket victory over Kimberley Institute CC.

The hosts won the toss and put Kimberley into bat and reduced them to 208-9 off their 40 overs.

August 1, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’

PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed in to Audlem yesterday to enjoy the 23rd annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’.

The day began with a spectacular parade of more than 250 cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

August 1, 2022
Nantwich Town Ladies FC hope Lionesses win will attract new players

Nantwich Town Ladies FC hope Lionesses win will attract new players

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies hope the stunning Euros victory by England’s Lionesses will inspire more local girls and women to try the sport.

England clinched a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in today’s Wembley final and the whole competition has attracted record audiences.

July 31, 2022
Dorchester Hotel chef’s recipe for success at oldest Nantwich pub

Dorchester Hotel chef’s recipe for success at oldest Nantwich pub

A pub landlord who worked as a chef at the world famous Dorchester Hotel has launched Michelin-inspired grub at one of Nantwich’s oldest landmarks.

Darren Snell is putting the Grade II-listed Black Lion on the map for five-star pub food after introducing dishes inspired by his time working at the Michelin-starred London restaurant.

July 31, 2022
FEATURE: Everything you need to know when moving to Singapore

FEATURE: Everything you need to know when moving to Singapore

The decision to move to another country is a big one, but you can’t go far wrong by moving to Singapore.

This tropical Asian nirvana has become quite the destination for foreign ex-pats due to its job opportunities, quality of life, and picturesque scenery.

July 31, 2022
Village school near Tarporley celebrates top SATs results

Village school near Tarporley celebrates top SATs results

Staff and pupils at a tiny village school near Tarporley are celebrating top SATs results.

St Paul’s CE Primary School, in Utkinton, only has nine Year 6 pupils so data will not officially be published online.

July 30, 2022
Six-week police operation targets drug users in Cheshire

Six-week police operation targets drug users in Cheshire

Police in Cheshire are targeting recreational drug users as part of a six-week crackdown in the county.

“Operation Powdered” will run throughout the summer in a bid to tackle drug-related crime and child criminal exploitation.

July 30, 2022
Cheshire’s first charity “dog yoga” event to be held in Wrenbury

Cheshire’s first charity “dog yoga” event to be held in Wrenbury

A special charity “dog yoga” event for pooches and their caregivers will be held in Wrenbury near Nantwich next month.

Organisers YogaK Wellbeing Studio have partnered with local dog adventure park Unleashed Wrenbury and The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to offer Cheshire’s first “Paws For Yoga” event.

July 30, 2022