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St Mary’s Acton to host Jubilee-themed Tea at Tower event

St Mary’s Acton to host Jubilee-themed Tea at Tower event

St Mary’s Church in Acton will host a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee themed ‘Tea at the Tower’ community café event on Sunday June 5, writes Jonathan White.

Hot drinks and cakes are being served on traditional trestle tables both outside and inside the church.

May 16, 2022
George and Dragon and Cooper Buckley complete league/cup double

George and Dragon and Cooper Buckley complete league/cup double

George & Dragon and Cooper Buckley have both completed the league and cup double as the Crewe Regional Sunday League 2021-22 season comes to an end.

In addition to the double, Cooper Buckley reached the final of both the Crewe FA Sunday Cup competitions.

May 16, 2022
Everybody launches Cheshire East sports and health awards

Everybody launches Cheshire East sports and health awards

Everybody Health and Leisure have launched this year’s Sports Awards.

Nominations are now open ahead of the awards presentation night set for October 7 at Crewe Hall.

May 16, 2022
Residents object to re-opened Worleston pub’s licence bid

Residents object to re-opened Worleston pub’s licence bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A village pub which has been renovated added an outdoor dining area to cater for any customers’ concerns following the Covid pandemic, a licensing committee heard.

The Royal Oak at Worleston near Nantwich has recently reopened after undergoing a full refurbishment.

May 15, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Why are Middlewich Road works taking 80 weeks?

READER’S LETTER: Why are Middlewich Road works taking 80 weeks?

Dear Editor,
The closure of Middlewich Road is causing total traffic chaos and gridlock in Crewe.

This can’t be allowed to continue for 80 WEEKS. Why will it take so long?

May 15, 2022
Cheshire East Council’s fostering service makes vital appeal

Cheshire East Council’s fostering service makes vital appeal

Cheshire East Council has launched an urgent appeal for more local people to consider fostering.

It comes as a national fortnight celebrates the work of foster carers across the borough.

May 14, 2022
Cheshire Police launch two-week firearms surrender

Cheshire Police launch two-week firearms surrender

People in Cheshire who have firearms are being urged to hand them in to police as part of a two-week surrender.

The firearms amnesty, from May 12-29, means all guns can be handed over anonymously at police stations throughout Cheshire.

May 14, 2022
Nantwich teenager bid to play for England amputee team abroad

Nantwich teenager bid to play for England amputee team abroad

The family of a Nantwich teenager born with a leg and part of his arm missing, are raising funds to help him play for the England amputee team in a European tournament.

Talented Jack Wimpenny is in the England junior amputee squad set to play a competition in Tbilisi, Georgia, in July.

May 14, 2022
Nantwich “Salt of the Earth” 2022 winners unveiled

Nantwich “Salt of the Earth” 2022 winners unveiled

Nantwich “community” heroes were honoured last night when the winners of the annual “Salt of the Earth” awards were unveiled.

In his final meeting before retiring as Mayor, Cllr Stuart Bostock presented some of the town’s unsung heroes with accolades.

May 13, 2022
New Mayor of Nantwich Peter Groves formally elected

New Mayor of Nantwich Peter Groves formally elected

The new Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Peter Groves has officially taken over the chains of office for 2022-23.

Cllr Groves was formally elected as the new Mayor of Nantwich to take over from Cllr Stuart Bostock at the annual Mayor Making Ceremony last night (May 12).

May 13, 2022
Combermere Abbey

Residents object to venue licensing plans by Combermere Abbey

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty local residents have objected to plans to extend the licensing hours at Combermere Abbey Wedding Venue near Wrenbury, saying they are already disturbed by the late night noise.

The venue on Combermere Park Drive is currently licensed for events such as plays, dance performances, films, live and recorded music, as well as late night refreshment and the supply of alcohol.

May 12, 2022
More than 170 CEC families offer homes to Ukraine refugees

More than 170 CEC families offer homes to Ukraine refugees

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 170 families in Cheshire East have now offered a place in their homes to Ukrainian refugees.

Latest available figures released by Cheshire East Council – up to May 4 – show the number of residents who applied for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme increased by 33% in a week.

May 12, 2022
CEC paid out £37,000 of Covid-related support to fraudsters

CEC paid out £37,000 of Covid-related support to fraudsters

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East paid out more than £160 million in Covid-related support – and £37,000 has been identified as going to fraudsters.

Councils across the country fell victim to fraudulent claims related to the pandemic as they dealt with millions of pounds of government grants.

May 12, 2022