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Cheshire Police Commissioner makes “Safer Streets” round 4 bid

Cheshire Police Commissioner makes “Safer Streets” round 4 bid

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer says he has submitted more bids to the Government’s Safer Streets Fund.

The bids are aimed at securing more funding for tackling crime and supporting victims in the county.

May 21, 2022
FEATURE: Best long-term investments in 2022

FEATURE: Best long-term investments in 2022

Long-term investments are one of the best strategies to guarantee your financial future.

Given the market’s present high valuations, it’s more crucial than ever to concentrate on long-term investment while sticking to your game plan.

May 20, 2022
Nantwich schools and businesses team up for Jubilee celebration

Nantwich schools and businesses team up for Jubilee celebration

Nantwich schools, businesses and the town’s museum are teaming up for a joint initiative to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Nantwich Educational Partnership (NEP) has approached nine businesses in Nantwich to seek space in their windows to showcase the artistic talents of the town’s young people.

May 20, 2022
READER’S LETTER: North West Crewe Package packs an 80 week punch! – Who knew?

READER’S LETTER: North West Crewe Package packs an 80 week punch! – Who knew?

Dear Editor
Anyone living in and around Crewe is now well aware that the A530 Middlewich Road is closed with sections out of bounds until November 2023.

A couple of weeks in and we’ve seen the mayhem caused by the loss of this key route from Nantwich to Middlewich, a ‘confusion’ of diversion signs and have our own ‘personal’ tales to tell of the knock-on impacts.

May 20, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust appoints new Chief Executive

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust appoints new Chief Executive

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Ian Moston as its new Chief Executive.

Mr Moston has 18 years’ NHS board level experience with a track record of NHS service improvement and innovation.

May 20, 2022
Man jailed for killing pedestrian on Crewe crossing and driving away

Man jailed for killing pedestrian on Crewe crossing and driving away

A man has been jailed for seven years after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Crewe and driving away.

William Bratton was travelling along Macon Way in a white van when he hit Joshua Spender, 23.

May 20, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity to stage NHS Big Tea event

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity to stage NHS Big Tea event

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is joining the biggest NHS tea party yet by hosting their own event on the health service’s 74th birthday on July 5.

The NHS Big Tea will celebrate the birthday and hail the NHS workforce while raising funds to provide extra support needed for staff, patients, and volunteers.

May 20, 2022
Fund-raising spring concert takes place at Acton Church

Fund-raising spring concert takes place at Acton Church

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Spring Evening Concert’ took place in front of a capacity audience at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The concert featured the highly acclaimed Acton Operatic Society who performed the best of Lerner & Loewe and Cole Porter among others.

May 19, 2022
CEC asked deaf and blind woman to read out disability badge details

CEC asked deaf and blind woman to read out disability badge details

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East Council officer rang a 94-year-old deaf and blind woman asking her to read out details for her new disability badge – even though the council itself had certified her blind.

The council has apologised for the blunder which left Hilda Bates distressed and embarrassed because she was unable to provide the answers.

May 19, 2022
Rock star’s wife to stage book event in Nantwich

Rock star’s wife to stage book event in Nantwich

The wife of former Slade frontman Noddy Holder will be in Nantwich to talk about her debut novel next week.

Suzan Holder will unveil her romantic comedy with a musical twist when she appears at Nantwich Bookshop on Friday May 27.

May 19, 2022
High Sheriff of Cheshire to open Bunbury Village Day

High Sheriff of Cheshire to open Bunbury Village Day

The High Sheriff of Cheshire will be guest of honour at the Medieval-themed Bunbury Village Day on June 25.

Jeannie France-Hayhurst is one of 55 High Sheriffs installed across in the UK appointed by Her Majesty the Queen to promote wellbeing and prosperity of their region, to keep the peace, uphold the law and support the Judiciary.

May 19, 2022
The Cat FM earns small-scale DAB licence from Ofcom

The Cat FM earns small-scale DAB licence from Ofcom

Crewe and Nantwich community radio station The Cat FM has won a DAB licence from Ofcom.

The station was among the winners of the round 2 bid to provide SSDAB (small-scale DAB) Radio in the North West.

May 18, 2022
Best Car in Weaver Wander 2022

More than 150 vehicles join annual Weaver Wander parade

More than 150 cars took part in the 12th annual classic & sports car rally Weaver Wander, organised by The Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver.

And up to £4,000 was raised on the day in aid of local charities including CHANCE, Riding for the Disabled Association, Trussell Trust, YMCA Crewe and more.

May 18, 2022