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Reaseheath College and First Bus launch zero emission training

Reaseheath College and First Bus launch zero emission training

Reaseheath College and industry partner First Bus have launched UK’s first bus and coach engineering academy training apprentices in green technology.

The new academy opened this month in Nantwich on the A51 site formerly occupied by vehicle recycling company Synetiq.

November 10, 2021
Man in court over Joshua Spender road death

Man in court over Joshua Spender road death

A man from Market Drayton has appeared in court to face charges relating to a fatal collision in Crewe which led to the death of Joshua Spender.

Joshua, 23, was crossing the pedestrian crossing outside McDonalds in Macon Way when a van collided with him and failed to stop at the scene at 5.20pm on Friday 5 November

November 9, 2021
Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich awarded Green Flag status

Shropshire Union Canal near Nantwich awarded Green Flag status

Large sections of Cheshire canals including the Shropshire Union near Nantwich have been awarded Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy.

The awards, now in their third decade, are given to outdoor spaces that boast best environmental standards, are beautifully maintained and have excellent visitor facilities.

November 9, 2021
Cheshire Police video warning on imitation firearms

Cheshire Police video warning on imitation firearms

A new Cheshire Police video warns people of the dangers of carrying BB guns and imitation firearms following recent incidents in the county.

Police chiefs want to highlight how dangerous it is to carry an imitation firearm who may mistakenly think they are “just having a laugh”.

November 9, 2021
Cheshire East unveils “ambitious” plan to transform bus services

Cheshire East unveils “ambitious” plan to transform bus services

Cheshire East Council has drawn up what it says are “ambitious plans” to transform bus services across the borough.

It hopes the Cheshire East Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) will boost the number of people using buses, which has fallen 24% in the past decade.

November 8, 2021
Shavington residents campaign against boundary change plans

Shavington residents campaign against boundary change plans

Residents are joining Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish councillors in campaigning against plans to change their parish boundary.

Cheshire East Council has published a plan to break up the parish of Shavington-cum-Gresty.

November 8, 2021
Reaseheath College celebrates 100 years of cheesemaking at show

Reaseheath College celebrates 100 years of cheesemaking at show

Reaseheath College in Nantwich celebrated 100 years of cheesemaking at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards – the world’s largest cheese and dairy show.

The college has been training dairy students since its launch as the Cheshire School of Agriculture in 1921.

November 8, 2021
Leaders Betley beaten by Winnington in Crewe Regional league

Leaders Betley beaten by Winnington in Crewe Regional league

Crewe Regional Premier Division leaders Betley FC lost 2-0 at Winnington SC.

Jack Duffy netted both goals for Winnington to topple the table-toppers.

November 7, 2021
Nantwich rider Grace Wallace wins at Harrogate event

Nantwich rider Grace Wallace wins at Harrogate event

Nantwich rider Grace Wallace has won Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Rounds at Harrogate Riding Centre.

Wallace competed in the 1.10m track, and three combinations completed the 10-fence course clear in the first round.

November 7, 2021
Joshua Spender

Police make arrest after death of young Crewe man

Police probing the death of a Crewe man after a collision with a van have made an arrest.

Joshua Spender (pictured) 23, was crossing the pedestrian crossing outside McDonalds in Macon Way when a vehicle collided with him.

November 7, 2021
Crewe Lions Club charity fireworks display proves a cracker

Crewe Lions Club charity fireworks display proves a cracker

By Jonathan White
The annual Crewe Lions Club Charity Fireworks Display proved a big hit with visitors at Queens Park in Crewe.

The park gates were opened at 5pm and the fireworks started at 8pm.

November 6, 2021
Joshua Spender

Family tribute to 23-year-old killed in Crewe fail to stop collision

The family of a 23-year-old man who died in a collision in Crewe have paid tribute to him.

Joshua Spender, from Crewe, was the pedestrian hit by a white van. The driver failed to stop at the scene.

November 6, 2021
“A Celebration of Stitch” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“A Celebration of Stitch” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“A Celebration of Stitch” textile art exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition by “Connected Threads” is to run until Saturday January 8, 2022.

November 5, 2021