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Parish council waits FOUR years for Cheshire East answer on footpath

Parish council waits FOUR years for Cheshire East answer on footpath

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A parish council which offered to pay for improved safety measures on a much-used cycleway and footpath says it is still waiting for a response from Cheshire East four years later.

Leighton, Minshull Vernon and Woolstanwood Parish Council says it has been trying since 2019 to get safety warning signs installed on the path.

November 14, 2024
Devoted Nantwich gran makes 1,000 gowns for babies born asleep

Devoted Nantwich gran makes 1,000 gowns for babies born asleep

A devoted gran from Nantwich who makes beautiful tiny gowns for babies born asleep has pledged to continue her work after completing her 1000th garment.

Since setting up her charity “Daisy-Mae Angel Gowns” in 2020, Mandy Joubert has brought comfort to hundreds of grieving parents across the UK.

November 14, 2024
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 22

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 22

Thousands of people are set to pack in to Nantwich town centre next week for the traditional Christmas Lights switch on.

Applewood Independent Ltd is once again sponsoring the town’s festive Christmas Tree in the Square.

November 14, 2024
Fire crews deal with Nantwich crash which closed Welsh Row

Fire crews deal with Nantwich crash which closed Welsh Row

Police and fire crews closed Welsh Row in Nantwich today after a one-vehicle crash.

The incident happened at around 5.20am today (November 14).

November 14, 2024
How the UK tech industry grew to a behemoth

How the UK tech industry grew to a behemoth

Since the turn of the millennium, the UK tech industry has grown into a global powerhouse which is leading the international digital revolution.

This small yet influential nation is home to a third of all Europe’s unicorn start-ups, and UK tech start-ups collectively raised a whopping $21.3 billion in venture capital investment in 2023.

November 13, 2024
University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation

University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation

Nearly 150 graduates from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich gathered with their peers from the University of Chester for a graduation ceremony.

The event, set against the backdrop of Chester Cathedral, marked a milestone in the recent graduates’ academic and professional journeys.

November 13, 2024
Nantwich Town employee honoured with Cheshire FA award

Nantwich Town employee honoured with Cheshire FA award

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town’s Richard Embley has been honoured with a Female Pathway Award by the Cheshire FA.

Richard, head of female football at Nantwich, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Female Pathway’ award at Grassroots Football Awards.

November 13, 2024
Man airlifted to hospital from Nantwich house with serious injuries

Man airlifted to hospital from Nantwich house with serious injuries

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being found with serious injuries at a house in Nantwich.

Emergency services were called at around 11am today.

November 13, 2024
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Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith to vote for new “Assisted Dying” bill

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has confirmed he will be voting in favour of the Assisted Dying Private Members Bill (Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill).

The details of the bill have now been published and MPs have been told they can vote how they wish as “it is a matter of conscience”.

November 13, 2024
Nantwich Town Council proposes 8% rise in its Council Tax

Nantwich Town Council proposes 8% rise in its Council Tax

Nantwich Town Council is proposing to raise its portion of Council Tax by 8% in 2025-26.

Councillors have agreed to put the plan out for public consultation until December 8.

November 12, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 24-3 away at Bowdon

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beaten 24-3 away at Bowdon

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts battled hard on Remembrance Sunday against a tough Bowdon side, eventually falling to a 24-3 defeat.

After players, officials and visitors observed a two-minute’s silence, the hosts kicked well from the off and put Crewe under pressure.

November 12, 2024
LETTER:  Car park changes will impact local businesses

LETTER: Car park changes will impact local businesses

Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration with Cheshire East Council’s decision to introduce parking charges at most council-owned car parks from Monday 2nd December 2024.

For years, these car parks have been free to use, encouraging residents and visitors alike to shop in our local town centres.

November 12, 2024
Controversial changes to CEC car parks begin next month

Controversial changes to CEC car parks begin next month

Motorists are being warned to be aware of controversial changes to car parks in Cheshire East which go live from Monday December 2.

From that date, parking charges will come into effect at most CEC-owned car parks where parking is currently free.

November 12, 2024