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Nominations open for Nantwich Food Awards 2022

Nominations open for Nantwich Food Awards 2022

Nominations for six Nantwich Food Award categories are now open as preparations for this year’s annual Food festival gather pace.

Anyone can nominate their favourite business as part of the awards, and nominations are open until June 3.

May 25, 2022
All residents safe after Audlem nursing home gas leak incident

All residents safe after Audlem nursing home gas leak incident

Care home bosses say all residents are safe after a nursing home near Audlem was partly evacuated over reports of a potential gas leak.

Officers, fire crews and paramedics attended the scene at Corbrook Park nursing home near Audlem.

May 25, 2022
School Covid rates drop amid mental health warning on pupils

School Covid rates drop amid mental health warning on pupils

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Covid cases in Cheshire East schools have dropped rapidly but one councillor fears the pandemic has sparked a “ticking time bomb” in our children’s mental health.

The number of reported Covid-19 cases in the borough’s schools dropped from around 9,000 in January to 4,000 in March and was down to 97 in April.

May 25, 2022
South Cheshire special school gets go ahead for 80 extra places

South Cheshire special school gets go ahead for 80 extra places

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A special school in South Cheshire has been given the go-ahead to provide an extra 80 places for children with severe learning difficulties – subject to securing planning permission.

Springfield School in Crewe, which has been rated “outstanding” in its last four Ofsted inspections, is set to increase its pupil numbers from 170 to 250 in September of next year.

May 25, 2022
Fire damages trees, fence and shed in Nantwich property

Fire damages trees, fence and shed in Nantwich property

Fire crews had to tackle a fire which damaged tall conifer trees and a shed and fence in Nantwich.

The fire broke out on Davenport Avenue at around 12.30am this morning (May 24).

May 24, 2022
Nantwich to host first Scooter Festival on June 5

Nantwich to host first Scooter Festival on June 5

Scooter fans are in for a treat when Nantwich hosts its first ever Scooter festival on June 5.

The town will be full of Vespas and Lambrettas as hundreds are expected to join the event.

May 24, 2022
Four South Cheshire rotary clubs team up to help Ukrainian families

Four South Cheshire rotary clubs team up to help Ukrainian families

Four Rotary Clubs in South Cheshire have teamed up to secure two grants to support Ukrainian families being accommodated by Crewe and Nantwich residents.

A Rotary Grant of £2,000 has been used to cover the cost of 100 Welcome Packs for Ukrainian women and children.

May 24, 2022
Nantwich youngsters enjoy Whitemoor Lakes residential

Nantwich youngsters enjoy Whitemoor Lakes residential

Adventurous Nantwich children climbed, abseiled and canoed to their hearts’ content during an action-packed residential stay at Whitemoor Lakes in Staffordshire.

Year 5 and 6 pupils from Acton Primary Academy and Calveley Primary Academy came together for an unforgettable couple of days of fun at the picturesque venue.

May 24, 2022
Bridgemere Show Gardens formally relaunched

Bridgemere Show Gardens formally relaunched

Bridgemere Show Gardens near Nantwich have been officially unveiled after being restored to their former glory.

The gardens, now owned by Blue Diamond Group, have undergone extensive restoration and rejuvenation.

May 23, 2022
READER’S LETTER: CEC and Bentley should work together during roadworks

READER’S LETTER: CEC and Bentley should work together during roadworks

Dear Editor,
Construction of the North West Crewe Package (NWCP) started on 9th May 2022.

On completion of NWCP in November 2023 it promises to ease congestion and improve access to Leighton Hospital and bring opportunities housing developments and for local businesses to expand.

May 23, 2022
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio in “Things I know to be True”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio in “Things I know to be True”

by Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presents Things I Know to Be True this weekend.

Written by Andrew Lovell, this is a play about family relationships, love, secrets and hope.

May 22, 2022
FEATURE: Top tips to save time and power up your fleet’s productivity

FEATURE: Top tips to save time and power up your fleet’s productivity

Effective fleet management is a critical part of increasing fleet productivity so that your business can reduce costs, protect its drivers, and provide superior service.

However, ensuring fleet productivity comes with many challenges, so it is important to employ best practices in your day-to-day operations.

May 22, 2022
Cheshire East employ firm to review school transport provision

Cheshire East employ firm to review school transport provision

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has employed a company to review its home to school transport provision as the cost soars.

The council says the costs of travel support for children and young people have increased significantly over recent years and are continuing to put pressure on its budget.

May 21, 2022