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Councillor calls for action on damaged footbridge in Stapeley

Councillor calls for action on damaged footbridge in Stapeley

Council chiefs say they have made “repeated attempts” to get a footbridge in Stapeley repaired but without success.

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

August 26, 2022
First football fun day hailed success for Nantwich police

First football fun day hailed success for Nantwich police

Police officers in Nantwich hailed the success of their first ever football fun day which attracted children to show off their skills.

The day was organised as part of the goal to tackle anti-social behaviour in the local area and to get children out of their house and enjoy playing sport.

August 26, 2022
READER’S LETTER: New fencing erected after four-year battle

READER’S LETTER: New fencing erected after four-year battle

Dear Editor,
After four years of campaigning by Woolstanwood Parish Councillors, the Borough Council has erected a new metal safety fence between the footpath and the drop down to the Valley Brook, in Middlewich Road, near to the Rising Sun public house.

August 25, 2022
FEATURE: Are more people leasing their cars than ever?

FEATURE: Are more people leasing their cars than ever?

These days, it seems that more people than ever are leasing their car over options like PCP or buying the vehicle outright.

It is thought that there are a few reasons for this, including waiting times for new cars as a result of the global chip shortage, the cost of living crisis and the ability to drive a new car every few years.

August 25, 2022
Brine Leas students in Nantwich achieve “amazing” GCSE results

Brine Leas students in Nantwich achieve “amazing” GCSE results

Brine Leas School students in Nantwich have been hailed by staff after achieving “amazing” GCSE results

Their results published today (August 25) include 150 Grade 9s, 175 Grade 8s and 300 Grade 7s and 12 Distinction and Distinction*.

August 25, 2022
BeFibre begins work on new broadband network for Nantwich

BeFibre begins work on new broadband network for Nantwich

BeFibre has started a major project to offer a new broadband service in Nantwich as part of a £100m private investment across the UK.

The aim is to provide residents of the town with broadband speeds 13 times faster than the the fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) coverage that currently spans much of the UK.

August 25, 2022
Malbank headteacher praises pupils on GCSE results day

Malbank headteacher praises pupils on GCSE results day

Hundreds of students at Malbank School in Nantwich were praised by staff today as they collected their GCSE exam results.

It follows two years of disruption due to the Covid pandemic and the return of results from externally assessed exams.

August 25, 2022
FEATURE: 5 surveys to consider before building your own house

FEATURE: 5 surveys to consider before building your own house

The process of building a new house starts long before the foundation is constructed.

Making sure the land you are planning to build your new property on is suitable for your construction project is one of the first jobs to undertake.

August 24, 2022
Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by FC United of Manchester

Nantwich Town held to goalless draw by FC United of Manchester

Nantwich Town played out an entertaining goalless draw with FC United of Manchester at Broadhurst Park to secure their first clean sheet of the season.

The home side, coming in off back-to-back wins, nearly opened the scoring in the very first minute, Regan Linney getting a shot away that was well saved by Louis Grey.

August 24, 2022
Objections raised over plan for treehouse-style lodge in Faddiley

Objections raised over plan for treehouse-style lodge in Faddiley

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors and neighbours have objected to plans for treehouse-style lodge holiday scheme at Faddiley near Nantwich.

Cheshire East planning officers have recommended approval for the application for four new holiday lodges and the conversion of an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane, despite objections from neighbours.

August 24, 2022
Plans for 28-home development in Audlem set for refusal

Plans for 28-home development in Audlem set for refusal

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a 28-home development on a field at Audlem have been recommended for refusal.

Tabley Homes and Renew Land want to build the homes in the open countryside on land to the east of Audlem Road.

August 24, 2022
Nantwich entrepreneur shortlisted in national business awards

Nantwich entrepreneur shortlisted in national business awards

Nantwich-based business owner Rachel Rodgers has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Women’s Business Awards.

Rachel is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Dog Trainer who runs Nantwich-based “Nose to Trail”.

August 24, 2022
Cricket legend Henry Blofeld to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Cricket legend Henry Blofeld to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Legendary cricket commentator and broadcaster Henry Blofeld OBE brings his new show to Crewe Lyceum next month.

Famed for his plummy tones and all-round good humour, ‘Blowers’ brings “My Dear Old Things” to South Cheshire on Thursday September 8.

August 24, 2022