Other News

Nantwich Road Bridge Enhancement Scheme aerial masterplan

CEC eyes multi-million pound bids for Nantwich Road scheme in Crewe

Cheshire East is set to give the go ahead for two funding bids for the Nantwich Road enhancement schemes linked to the Crewe hub, writes Belinda Ryan.

The government launched the second round of bidding for the Levelling Up Fund, in March.

June 14, 2022
Healthcare worker at home visit

Soaring fuel prices increasing care worker crisis in Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Soaring fuel prices are adding to care worker shortages in Cheshire East as those who look after people at home struggle to pay for petrol.

The council was awarded £19.4m over two years of the pandemic to help support the care market in areas including infection control, testing and vaccination and workforce recruitment and retention.

June 14, 2022
LGBTQ+ hospice patients in Cheshire boosted by grant funding

LGBTQ+ hospice patients in Cheshire boosted by grant funding

Patients from the LGBTQ+ community who wish to access hospice care will receive better support after a grant of £22,000 from Cheshire Freemasons.

The grant, in partnership with Hospice UK, will benefit patients at St Luke’s Hospice in Winsford as well Hospice of The Good Shepherd in Backford and East Cheshire Hospice in Macclesfield.

June 14, 2022
FEATURE: Is university the key to success?

FEATURE: Is university the key to success?

Universities are hubs of learning. They are not all about exams and papers.

These academic institutions have shaped the minds of many brilliant people across the generations.

June 13, 2022
The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers will be giving a concert ‘Folksongs and Fancies – Joyful and whimsical songs for summer’ with pianist John Gough.

The concert is part of the Summer Lunchtime Concerts series at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

June 13, 2022
Memories buried in time capsule at Acton Primary Academy

Memories buried in time capsule at Acton Primary Academy

Acton youngsters made sure special memories of today will not be forgotten after burying a time capsule in the grounds of Acton C of E Primary Academy.

The school, near Nantwich, created a project which has preserved memorabilia from the Platinum Jubilee and school life in 2022.

June 13, 2022
Cheshire East Council offers more free parking days in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council offers more free parking days in Nantwich

Four free car parking days are being offered in Nantwich and other towns in a bid to boost retailers emerging from the pandemic.

A previous parking incentive scheme is due to expire on August 31 2022.

June 13, 2022
Nantwich heavyweight to make professional debut in Manchester

Nantwich heavyweight to make professional debut in Manchester

A Nantwich heavyweight is following in his brother’s footsteps and will make his professional boxing debut next month.

Ricky Gorman, brother of Nathan, will fight in Manchester on July 23 against Jake Darnell, from Blackpool.

June 13, 2022
Nantwich man’s charity walk to help wife battling “horrible” eating disorder

Nantwich man’s charity walk to help wife battling “horrible” eating disorder

A Nantwich man is planning a fundraising walk to his favourite football team for a charity helping his wife battle an eating disorder.

Jack Hughes, 30, hopes to raise awareness of how charity BEAT can help others with eating disorders and their families cope with the condition.

June 13, 2022
Cheerbrook team to stage fundraising BBQ June 24

Cheerbrook team to stage fundraising BBQ June 24

Staff at popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook are to hold a fund-raising BBQ in aid of Nantwich District Nurses.

June 13, 2022
Author Eleanor Dixon to talk about new book “Ballet School Rumours”

Author Eleanor Dixon to talk about new book “Ballet School Rumours”

By Jonathan White
Author Eleanor Dixon will talk about her new book “Ballet School Rumours” when she visits Nantwich Bookshop and Coffee Lounge on June 17.

Eleanor used to be a ballerina and taught in her own ballet school in Greece.

June 13, 2022
Georgie Perris-Redding

Ex Nantwich rugby star makes USA international debut

A rugby player who hailed from Nantwich has made her USA Women’s Eagles international debut in New Zealand.

Former Crewe & Nantwich player Georgie Perris-Redding, currently a Sale Sharks Premiership player, faced Canada in USA’s first match in the Pacific Four series.

June 12, 2022
Reaseheath College football teams end season on a high

Reaseheath College football teams end season on a high

Reaseheath College’s five football teams have ended their best season by winning or being highly placed in all their league tables.

The college’s alliance with Crewe Alexandra’s Football Education Academy means students had the chance to represent Crewe Alexandra in the Community and Education Football Alliance League (EFL).

June 12, 2022