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“Doggy People” book to launch at Nantwich Bookshop event

“Doggy People” book to launch at Nantwich Bookshop event

Michael Worboys will present ‘Doggy People’, an account of how the Victorians made the modern dog, at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on Friday March 17.

Worboys is Emeritus Professor at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) at the University of Manchester.

February 22, 2023
CEC council tax changes for second home owners could raise £2.6m

CEC council tax changes for second home owners could raise £2.6m

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Proposed changes to council tax rules for second home owners could see Cheshire East rake in an extra £2.6m from 2024.

The government is currently bringing forward the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill which will give councils further flexibility when it comes to billing second home owners.

February 21, 2023
Combermere Abbey with the Mere

Combermere Abbey unveils outdoor and indoor events schedule

Historic venue Combermere Abbey near Nantwich has unveiled its 2023 schedule of events.

It will be opening up its grounds to the public with the annual Bluebell Walks in April, as well as public and group tours of the house.

February 21, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage “Songs From The Shows” event

Nantwich Concert Band to stage “Songs From The Shows” event

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a performance of “Songs From The Shows” next month.

The concert will take place at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street on Saturday March 25.

February 21, 2023
Nantwich physio firm secures major investment from new owners

Nantwich physio firm secures major investment from new owners

A firm of South Cheshire physiotherapists has been acquired by a like-minded business dedicated to fighting pain.

Rick Carter, who founded ctchealthcare in Crewe almost 30 years ago, has handed over the reins to True Physio Ltd which has branches in Manchester, Lancashire, and Yorkshire.

February 21, 2023
Reaseheath College students receive funding to build campus bungalow

Reaseheath College students receive funding to build campus bungalow

Reaseheath College’s construction students are to gain real life skills by building a bungalow on the college’s Nantwich campus.

The college has received £110,000 funding from Specialist lender Together to enable the project to go ahead.

February 21, 2023
LETTER: Extra £4.4m Household Support Fund for CEC is welcome

LETTER: Extra £4.4m Household Support Fund for CEC is welcome

Dear Editor,
As we all struggle with rising inflation and energy bills, I’m delighted that Cheshire East is to receive a further £4,407,784 of Government Funding to extend the Household Support Fund for another year until 31st March 2024.

This is in addition to the £2.2m of this same grant that Cheshire East Council received from Government for the year 2022-2023, and represents the council’s share of £842 million of additional funding that will be allocated from 1st April to help the most vulnerable households across England.

February 21, 2023
FEATURE: How to find worthy items to invest in

FEATURE: How to find worthy items to invest in

Particularly in such uncertain times, the comfort of knowing we have something stored away that’s only going to get more valuable as time increases can be quite powerful.

While some items like electronics and cars (especially cars) will lose their value quite quickly, there are certain times that hold their value over time or even increase in value depending on popularity.

February 21, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat rivals Whitchurch as Ladies defeat Manchester

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat rivals Whitchurch as Ladies defeat Manchester

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC teams produced fine performances as the club hosted three games across the weekend.

The 1st XV entertained neighbours Whitchurch at the Vagrants and avenged defeat from earlier in the season with a 26-19 victory.

February 20, 2023
FEATURE: What is long-term investment?

FEATURE: What is long-term investment?

Investing money is often seen as a sophisticated activity, perhaps reserved for those with holdings enough to own companies or significant swathes of property already.

But investments are akin to savings, in that they are mechanisms for preserving and even growing money you hold

February 20, 2023
Stapeley pupils celebrate “Thinking Day” in uniforms

Stapeley pupils celebrate “Thinking Day” in uniforms

More than 50 youngsters at a Stapeley school donned their scouts and guides uniforms to celebrate “World Thinking Day”.

The pupils came together at Pear Tree Primary to mark the annual occasion.

February 20, 2023
Plans submitted for new Kingsley Fields primary school in Nantwich

Plans submitted for new Kingsley Fields primary school in Nantwich

Plans have been submitted for the proposed new primary school at Kingsley Fields in Nantwich, writes Belinda Ryan.

The one-form entry school, which will accommodate 210 pupils, is planned for vacant land off Richard Gibson Road.

February 20, 2023
South Cheshire families can tap in to Home Energy Support Fund

South Cheshire families can tap in to Home Energy Support Fund

The Home Energy Support Fund is now available to help people in South Cheshire struggling to pay rocketing domestic fuel bills.

Many people tis winter have seen their fuel bills increasing by as much as 300% to 400%.

February 20, 2023