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Festive fundraising concert raises money for Acton church clock

Festive fundraising concert raises money for Acton church clock

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising “Make Time for our Christmas Concert” has helped raise vital funds to restore the St Mary’s Church clockface in Acton, near Nantwich.

The concert featured the highly acclaimed Acton Operatic Society who performed traditional and contemporary Christmas songs.

December 17, 2021
Nantwich & District branch of Royal British Legion celebrates centenary

Nantwich & District branch of Royal British Legion celebrates centenary

By Jonathan White
2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The branch was formed on September 30 1921 and on September 30 2021 they were awarded a 100th Anniversary Pennant by the North West Region.

December 17, 2021
Rise in abuse suffered by CEC highways staff, warns council

Rise in abuse suffered by CEC highways staff, warns council

Abuse aimed at Cheshire East highways staff is on the rise, the authority has warned.

Since April, there have been 37 incidents of staff reporting being abused by members of the public.

December 16, 2021
PICTURE SPECIAL: Annual hospice Santa Dash at Reaseheath, Nantwich

PICTURE SPECIAL: Annual hospice Santa Dash at Reaseheath, Nantwich

Hundreds of fund-raising Santas put their best feet forward at Reaseheath college in Nantwich in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospice.

The colourful Father Christmases ran, jogged and ambled round the 5k circuit in fine spirits, as captured in these images by Peter Robinson.

December 16, 2021
Historic Crewe Works to receive upgrade amid new HS2 contract

Historic Crewe Works to receive upgrade amid new HS2 contract

The historic Crewe Works site is to receive major investment after site owners Alstom won an HS2 contract to build a new generation of 54 high speed trains in North and Midlands.

Formally owned by Bombardier, the site has not been used for the manufacture of new trains since the early 1990.

December 16, 2021
Coole Lane accident in icy conditions

Non-gritted road caused “catastrophic accidents” on icy roads, councillors told

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Three days of icy, non-gritted roads near Nantwich and Audlem saw “three catastrophic accidents and the school bus cancelled”, the former leader of Cheshire East Council said.

Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem, Con) told a full council she had not intended speaking on the winter gritting programme and had planned to ask a question about home school transport.

December 16, 2021
Christmas walk raises money for Acton Church

Christmas walk raises money for Acton Church

By Jonathan White
The annual Acton Church Christmas Walk took place on December 12.

Around 120 walkers, some with dogs, took part and were split into three separate groups with separate walk leaders.

December 15, 2021
FEATURE: 5 tips for balancing your budget without using credit cards

FEATURE: 5 tips for balancing your budget without using credit cards

You have to draw up a personal budget if you want to get on top of your debt.

It might be tedious and difficult to do, but it is important.

December 15, 2021
FEATURE: Four tips for helping your kids with school

FEATURE: Four tips for helping your kids with school

Finding the right approach to helping your kids with school is not easy, especially in the first few years.

You have to be patient and understanding and go out of your way to do research on various topics a lot of the time.

December 15, 2021
Cockerline double as Nantwich Town beat Altrincham in Cheshire Cup

Cockerline double as Nantwich Town beat Altrincham in Cheshire Cup

A Dan Cockerline double helped Nantiwch Town to a 3-2 victory over National League side Altrincham in the Cheshire Senior Cup Second Round.

The hosts took the lead in just 34 seconds as Altrincham skipper Josh Hancock slotted the ball past Wycherley.

December 15, 2021
Christmas hamper draw raises money for Nantwich charity

Christmas hamper draw raises money for Nantwich charity

By Jonathan White
Members of Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association raised more than £100 at a fund-raising charity Christmas hamper draw.

Donations of items for the four hampers were received from supporters and the public with each hamper containing at least 40 products.

December 15, 2021
Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt returns to Hankook 24h Dubai

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt returns to Hankook 24h Dubai

Nantwich race ace Jordan Witt will make a return to the annual Hankook 24H Dubai in January.

Witt has signed a deal with Schubert Motorsport to pilot the squad’s new BMW M4 GT3.

December 15, 2021
Nantwich councillors vote for 12.5% decrease in town Council Tax bill

Nantwich councillors vote for 12.5% decrease in town Council Tax bill

Nantwich Town Councillors have voted for a 12.5% decrease in council tax for 2022-23.

The town council’s precept was agreed at a council meeting on Thursday, and comes after a controversial move last year to raise it by more than 40%.

December 13, 2021