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Primary school pupils collect for Foodbank at Harvest events

Primary school pupils collect for Foodbank at Harvest events

Children across South Cheshire have been busy collecting tins, packets and cartons of food for local Foodbanks.

Youngsters in the Learning for Life Partnership in Cheshire East held Harvest Assemblies at the start of October.

November 3, 2021
CEC seeks residents’ views for parks and green spaces

CEC seeks residents’ views for parks and green spaces

Cheshire East Council is seeking the views of residents to update its municipal parks strategy.

Parks and green spaces have become more integral to our daily lives in improving mental and physical health and wellbeing.

November 3, 2021
Tarporley shop team raise £2,000 in colleague’s memory

Tarporley shop team raise £2,000 in colleague’s memory

Two members of SPAR’s team in Tarporley have run the Race for Life in memory of a former colleague – raising more than £2,000 in the process.

Kim Holden, 54, and Penny Kenyon, 52, who are both shop assistants at the SPAR store, completed the 10k Delamere Forest Cancer Research UK Race For Life in memory of former colleague Alison Lightfoot.

November 2, 2021
Nantwich Town game at home to Gainsborough postponed

Nantwich Town game at home to Gainsborough postponed

Nantwich Town’s home game against Gainsborough Trinity tonight (November 2) has been postponed due to floodlight failure.

The failure has occurred at the far side of the Optimum Pay Stadium off Waterlode.

November 2, 2021
Acton residents object to Dorfold Park Showground licence bid

Acton residents object to Dorfold Park Showground licence bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 30 residents have objected to an application for a premises licence at the Dorfold Park Showground which hosts the historic Nantwich Show.

Dorfold Hall Events Ltd has applied for a premises licence for regulated entertainment and alcohol for the showground on Chester Road, Acton.

November 2, 2021
Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death

Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death

Detectives investigating the death of a 54-year-old have charged a man with murder.

Andrew Guy was found dead at an address in Buerton on Sunday 17 October.

November 2, 2021
FEATURE: How is artificial intelligence changing these five industries?

FEATURE: How is artificial intelligence changing these five industries?

Technology is growing at an exponential rate.

Smart devices are integrated into our everyday activities – from your home’s heating system to the coffee machine.

November 1, 2021
Cheshire Crime Commissioner unveils new plan to fight crime

Cheshire Crime Commissioner unveils new plan to fight crime

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
A crackdown on county lines gangs and improving confidence in policing were among the priorities unveiled in the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Plan.

Conservative John Dwyer officially presented the plan alongside the force’s Chief Constable Mark Roberts today (November 1).

November 1, 2021
Couple bid to knock down home and rebuild away from floods

Couple bid to knock down home and rebuild away from floods

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A South Cheshire couple have applied to knock down their home and rebuild it higher up the garden because they can’t get help to prevent it from flooding a third time.

But Steve Blackie says Cheshire East Council is dragging its heels over the planning application and he fears his Church Minshull home could flood again.

November 1, 2021
CEC backs town council bid to give Crewe “city status”

CEC backs town council bid to give Crewe “city status”

Cheshire East Council chiefs say they will support a town council-led bid to grant Crewe ‘city status’.

As part of a competition launched to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, three new cities are to be designated in 2022.

November 1, 2021
Reaseheath College student in BBC Countryfile Champion finals

Reaseheath College student in BBC Countryfile Champion finals

Inspirational Reaseheath College student Morgan Tudor will be flying the flag for young farmers at the finals of the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards in November.

The 19-year-old, who completed his diploma in Agriculture in Nantwich this summer, is one of three national finalists in the Countryfile ‘Young Countryside Champion’ category.

November 1, 2021
Crewe Sunday Regional: Betley FC extend Premier Division lead

Crewe Sunday Regional: Betley FC extend Premier Division lead

Premier Division leaders Betley FC have extended their lead on a day when many Crewe Regional League matches were lost to the weather.

Betley now have a five point lead at the top after a 5-0 win over Cheshire Cheese.

October 31, 2021
Nantwich couple back quit campaign after century of smoking

Nantwich couple back quit campaign after century of smoking

A Nantwich couple who have given up cigarettes after smoking for 100 years between them are urging others to quit.

We revealed earlier this year how Maureen and William Gooder put a century of tobacco addiction behind them after taking part in a support programme.

October 31, 2021