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READER’S LETTER: Disappointed over MP’s sewage vote “bluster”

READER’S LETTER: Disappointed over MP’s sewage vote “bluster”

Dear Editor,
I was disappointed by the irrelevant bluster that Dr Mullan threw at us as justification for his voting to allow water companies to dump raw sewage onto our rivers and on to our beaches.

Under current laws many water companies have been fined for just this practice.

November 23, 2021
New crossing set for Peter De Stapleigh Way, say councillors

New crossing set for Peter De Stapleigh Way, say councillors

Stapeley councillors say funding has been secured for a new Puffin crossing on the busy Peter de Stapleigh Way.

It comes just weeks after a schoolboy was hit by a car using a drop-down kerb crossing.

November 23, 2021
Woman arrested after “altercation” outside Nantwich pub

Woman arrested after “altercation” outside Nantwich pub

Police who were called to a fight outside a pub in Nantwich, arrested one woman.

The incident happened by the side of the busy A534 near the Peacock pub on Crewe Road, Willaston.

November 23, 2021
Plan for Walking and Cycling network in Cheshire East gets go ahead

Plan for Walking and Cycling network in Cheshire East gets go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has given the go ahead for a plan to develop walking and cycling networks.

Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) have been developed for Crewe, Congleton, Macclesfield and Wilmslow.

November 23, 2021
Agency care staff in Cheshire East command up to £75 an hour

Agency care staff in Cheshire East command up to £75 an hour

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Agency rates for care staff are “going through the roof” with some nursing homes having to pay £75 an hour for a qualified nurse, one of the council’s top bosses has said.

The demand for NHS and care staff is mounting with vacancies unfilled across the country.

November 22, 2021
New glass doors officially opened at Acton church

New glass doors officially opened at Acton church

By Jonathan White
Two large, hinged glass doors at the west entrance to St Mary’s Church in Acton were officially opened and blessed by Rev’d Canon John Malbon.

In his speech, prior to cutting a ribbon to officially open the new doors, Rev’d Canon John Malbon said that solid doors present a physical barrier to communication, they say ‘Keep out’.

November 22, 2021
Nantwich Singers to stage “Welcome Yule” concert

Nantwich Singers to stage “Welcome Yule” concert

A seasonal concert is being staged by The Nantwich Singers on December 12.

The performance is called ‘Welcome, Yule!’ and will be held in St Mary’s Church, Nantwich at 3pm.

November 22, 2021
Nantwich Concert Band Christmas concert December 12

Nantwich Concert Band Christmas concert December 12

Nantwich Concert Band will perform their annual Christmas Concert on December 12.

The performance will be at Nantwich Civic Hall from 7pm.

November 22, 2021
Nantwich card shop Reflections crowned best in North

Nantwich card shop Reflections crowned best in North

By David Harrison
Nantwich shop owners Philip and Maxine Nield have been crowned best independent greeting card retailers in the North and Northern Ireland.

The couple, who run Reflections on Pepper Street, saw off competition from more than 6,000 retailers to scoop the prestigious honour.

November 22, 2021
Nantwich Vipers seek new Level 3 coach for 2022

Nantwich Vipers seek new Level 3 coach for 2022

Nantwich Vipers are looking to recruit an ECB Level 3 Coach for 2022.

The new recruit will work with the team’s current coaching team.

November 22, 2021
Royal Mail “sorry” for delivery problems in Nantwich area

Royal Mail “sorry” for delivery problems in Nantwich area

Royal Mail bosses have blamed staff sickness and “resourcing issues” for delivery problems affecting Nantwich.

Many residents have complained about not receiving important mail.

November 22, 2021
Nantwich firms celebrate honours at South Cheshire Chamber awards

Nantwich firms celebrate honours at South Cheshire Chamber awards

Nantwich businesses triumphed at the South Cheshire Chamber awards held at Reaseheath College.

The Cheese Shop on Hospital Street won “Start Up Business of the Year”, while mobility retailer Ableworld was crowned “Business of the Year (25 plus employees)”.

November 22, 2021
Nantwich gymnast Bryony Page wins World Championship trampoline gold

Nantwich gymnast Bryony Page wins World Championship trampoline gold

Nantwich trampolining star Bryony Page has won gold medal at the Trampolining World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The former Brine Leas and Malbank student produced the performance of her life to win gold at the eighth time of asking.

November 21, 2021