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Revamped Queens Park unveiled by Cheshire East Council

Revamped Queens Park unveiled by Cheshire East Council

The refurbished flagship Queens Park has been unveiled by Cheshire East Council.

The unveiling ceremony was watched by local dignitaries including mayor of Cheshire East Council, Cllr Sarah Pochin, mayor of Crewe Town Council, Cllr Tom Dunlop, local MP Dr Kieran Mullan, and children from Edleston Primary School.

March 8, 2022
Aerial view Bunbury Village Day 2021

Bunbury Village Day will return in 2022 on June 25

The Bunbury Village Day is returning in 2022 and is scheduled to take place on Saturday June 25.

And this year organisers have chosen a Medieval theme.

March 8, 2022
Families flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Families flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Families flocked from far afield to enjoy Reaseheath College’s Lambing and Zoo event in Nantwich at the weekend.

Tickets for the popular event were sold out well in advance and the college welcomed a capacity crowd of 2000 visitors on each day.

March 7, 2022
Nantwich Police probe suspicious man around parked cars

Nantwich Police probe suspicious man around parked cars

Nantwich Police say they are investigating several reports of a man acting suspiciously near to parked cars.

The incidents happened in the Birchin Lane area of the town.

March 7, 2022
Bruce Kendrick - wildlife author at Nantwich Bookshop

Author on revisiting teenage wildlife haunts in Nantwich talk

By Jonathan White
Author Bruce Kendrick will talk about his new book ‘An Eye for Birds’ at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street next month.

As a 10-year old, Bruce contracted TB and was sent to an isolated sanatorium, deep in the Cheshire countryside.

March 7, 2022
Leaders The Lions retain top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Leaders The Lions retain top spot in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Leaders The Lions beat Cheshire Cheese 3-1 with two goals from Danny Roberts and one from Jordan Prince in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Ben Reddock scored for Cheshire Cheese.

March 7, 2022
Folk legends Fairport Convention set for “Nantwich Roots” festival

Folk legends Fairport Convention set for “Nantwich Roots” festival

Folk legends Fairport Convention, Ralph McTell and Seth Lakeman will be in Nantwich in May when they top the bill for a new folk, roots and Americana festival.

Called ‘Nantwich Roots’, the festival will run May 11-15 and has been organised Words and Music Festival team.

March 7, 2022
Supermarket and fuel vouchers for struggling Cheshire East residents

Supermarket and fuel vouchers for struggling Cheshire East residents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Supermarket and fuel vouchers are to be included in an emergency assistance scheme to support Cheshire East residents struggling to feed families and heat homes.

The scheme was set up by Cheshire East in April 2013 to support vulnerable people facing immediate hardship, following a crisis or disaster, to prevent homelessness, to keep families together and safeguard vulnerable people.

March 7, 2022
FEATURE: Moving back to the city

FEATURE: Moving back to the city

The last couple of years have seen something of an exodus from the city centre.

National lockdowns and increased homeworking opportunities inspired a large number of Londoners, both professionals and families, to move out of the city in search of ‘the good life’.

March 7, 2022
CEC consider fines for drivers who leave engines running

CEC consider fines for drivers who leave engines running

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to consider whether it should adopt new legal powers to fine drivers for leaving their engines running while vehicles are parked.

The council’s highways and transport committee narrowly voted in favour of asking for a feasibility study to be undertaken into engine idling and enforcement.

March 6, 2022
Volunteers flood to distribution centre set up for Ukraine refugees

Volunteers flood to distribution centre set up for Ukraine refugees

Hundreds of volunteers from across Cheshire, Wales and North West have descended on a distribution centre this weekend offering to help send vital supplies to Ukraine.

These images show the sheer scale of the donations as tens of thousands of boxes and bags of items have been brought here from families and businesses across the region.

March 6, 2022
Nantwich Town earn vital win over Whitby to ease relegation fears

Nantwich Town earn vital win over Whitby to ease relegation fears

Nantwich Town secured a vital 1-0 win at home to Whitby as they look to pull away from the relegation zone.

It’s two wins in two for the Dabbers which leaves them in 18th place, six points above drop zone.

March 6, 2022
Tributes paid following death of Nantwich Town stalwart Kevin

Tributes paid following death of Nantwich Town stalwart Kevin

A minute’s silence was held at Nantwich Town in memory of long-time supporter and charity worker Kevin Hammersley.

It took place before the Nantwich Town vs Whitby Town game at the Optimum Pay Stadium yesterday (March 5).

March 6, 2022