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Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich gets 2am licence approval

Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich gets 2am licence approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Kennedy’s American Diner in Nantwich has been given the go-ahead to open until 2am every day.

The venue can also play music indoors and on the terrace outside until the same time.

August 13, 2024
Baby Club in Nantwich expands due to popular demand

Baby Club in Nantwich expands due to popular demand

A baby club launched by a Nantwich mum three years ago has become so popular she’s opening a second one in nearby Wrenbury.

Steph Tully launched “Baby Club Cheshire” in 2021 and its grown from one class with six mums to four classes with more than 12 in each.

August 13, 2024
Nantwich dog rescue centre to stage charity gala

Nantwich dog rescue centre to stage charity gala

A Nantwich dog rescue is staging its first fundraising gala at Nantwich Civic Hall next month.

Pawprints to Freedom, the registered charity that runs Our Safe Haven Kennels on Mickley Hall Lane, is hosting a Black Tie & Tails gala on Friday September 13.

August 13, 2024
CEC paid out £700,000 on agency workers to cover staff sickness

CEC paid out £700,000 on agency workers to cover staff sickness

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council paid out more than £700,000 to agency workers in the last two full calendar years to cover for staff sickness.

Figures obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service through a freedom of information request also revealed 63,644 working days were lost at the council in the same period – between January 2022 and December 2023.

August 13, 2024
Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players are to perform a production of the comedy “One Man, Two Guvnors”.

The show, written by Richard Bean with music by Grant Olding, will run from September 6-14 at Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

August 12, 2024
Dabbers Manager Paul Carden on the touchline

Nantwich Town lose opening league game at Bootle

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town opened up their 2024/25 league campaign with a 2-0 defeat away at Bootle.

Now the Dabbers will hope their opening home game tomorrow night (August 13) will notch their first victory of the new Northern Premier League West season.

August 12, 2024
Controversial car wash bid in Nantwich refused by planners

Controversial car wash bid in Nantwich refused by planners

Plans for a new car wash on land close to Nantwich Town’s ground and neighbouring properties have been refused by Cheshire East planners.

The proposals sparked concerns among resident, with 34 lodging official objections to the proposal earmarked for land which is used as an overspill car park on match days.

August 12, 2024
Three more arrests made over massive Crewe blaze

Three more arrests made over massive Crewe blaze

Police have arrested three more people on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the huge blaze in a disused building in Crewe.

Some families are still unable to return home in the Catherine Street area of Crewe because of the size and severity of the fire on Friday.

August 12, 2024
Why businesses still send faxes in 2024?

Why businesses still send faxes in 2024?

Despite common misconceptions, fax machines are still widely used today.

Even with the rise of online file sharing and electronic signatures (e-signing), this 160-year-old technology remains relevant.

August 11, 2024
Fire crews leave as clean-up after huge Crewe blaze continues

Fire crews leave as clean-up after huge Crewe blaze continues

Fire crews finally left the scene of the massive blaze which ripped through a disused printers building in Crewe on Friday.

Firefighters spent more than 48 hours at the scene ensuring the blaze on Catherine Street was fully extinguished.

August 11, 2024
Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm

Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm

A Nantwich farmer has spoken of his heartbreak after “loose” dogs savaged 18 of his calves in their pen.

Phil Latham made the horrific discovery on Friday night (August 9) at his farm in Chorley.

August 11, 2024
Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson after huge Crewe fire

Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson after huge Crewe fire

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the huge fire which ripped through a building in Crewe.

The massive blaze has destroyed the former Printers building on Catherine Street, off Nantwich Road.

August 10, 2024
Fire crews across South  Cheshire tackle large blaze in Crewe

Fire crews across South Cheshire tackle large blaze in Crewe

Firefighters across South Cheshire are battling a massive blaze in a building in Crewe this afternoon.

These images taken from the Middlewich Road area of Nantwich show huge plumes of smoke across the sky.

August 9, 2024