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Malbank School celebrates late headteacher Herbert Rowsell

Malbank School celebrates late headteacher Herbert Rowsell

Family, friends, former and current staff at Malbank School in Nantwich joined together to celebrate the life and contribution of former headteacher Herbert Rowsell.

Herbert died late last year and his wife and children were invited to the memorial.

February 13, 2023
A530 on track to re-open next week, says Cheshire East

A530 on track to re-open next week, says Cheshire East

The A530 Middlewich Road is set to re-open next week, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

The key road has been closed since May last year between Pyms Lane and Leighton Hospital as part of the North West Crewe Package (NWCP) scheme.

February 13, 2023
LETTER: Why are some CEC schools taking financial hit?

LETTER: Why are some CEC schools taking financial hit?

Dear Editor,
As we approach the budget setting council meeting at Cheshire East I have to ask:

Is anyone else questioning the allocation of the dedicated schools grant, due to be ratified at next week’s CE’s Children & Families Committee?

February 13, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn revenge with win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts earn revenge with win over Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts avenged their heavy defeat to Walsall earlier in the season by earning a hard fought 15-18 victory at their rivals.

Walsall were promoted with Crewe last season and are enjoying a great season, sitting in second and chasing promotion.

February 13, 2023
Dance Anthems DJ star Dave Pearce to return to Nantwich

Dance Anthems DJ star Dave Pearce to return to Nantwich

Dance legend Dave Pearce is to return to The Studio Nightclub in Nantwich on Friday March 31, writes Jonathan White.

He was a massive success on his previous two visits in 2019.

February 13, 2023
Work to start on large solar farm near Leighton Hospital

Work to start on large solar farm near Leighton Hospital

Cheshire East Council is to start work on a large-scale solar farm near Leighton Hospital which will generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.

The 4.1 megawatt solar farm – enough to power about 1,200 houses – is being built on land next to the composting plant in Leighton Grange Farm in Crewe.

February 13, 2023
FEATURE: Living room lighting ideas that add touch of elegance to your space

FEATURE: Living room lighting ideas that add touch of elegance to your space

Lighting is one of the most important elements for creating a cosy living room atmosphere.

A well-designed and elegant lighting scheme can completely transform the interior design, whether you want to create a traditional, contemporary, or eclectic feel.

February 12, 2023
Cheshire Wildlife Trust report highlights HS2 impact on nature

Cheshire Wildlife Trust report highlights HS2 impact on nature

A new report from Cheshire Wildlife Trust has uncovered what it describes as “shocking failings” in the high-speed rail scheme’s standard of work.

The trusts says it has been fact-checking the nature-loss claims of HS2 Ltd for the past 12 months.

February 12, 2023
Leaders Betley beaten in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

Leaders Betley beaten in Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division

League leaders Betley had a morning to forget losing 5-2 to a vibrant Cooper Buckley side in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The morning started badly for Betley with the non-appearance of their regular goalkeeper, and they were 3-0 down at half-time.

February 12, 2023
South Cheshire organisations launch apprenticeship programmes

South Cheshire organisations launch apprenticeship programmes

Two major employers in South Cheshire have launched their 2023 Apprenticeship programmes.

Bentley Motors has announced 37 new apprenticeship vacancies to coincide with the launch of National Apprenticeship Week.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich broker Watts Finance scoops industry award

Nantwich broker Watts Finance scoops industry award

Nantwich-based broker Watts Commercial Finance has been named Commercial Broker of the Year at leading industry awards.

Watts picked up the accolade at the Redwood Bank Broker Awards 2023 in Birmingham.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich Town grab dramatic late draw away at Liversedge

Nantwich Town grab dramatic late draw away at Liversedge

By Adam Bateman
Nantwich Town scored a 94th minute equaliser to secure a point in a crazy 3-3 game with Liversedge at the Clayborn Ground.

But Dabbers manager Ritchie Sutton later described their second half performance as “a complete disaster”.

February 12, 2023
Nantwich author E M Lily releases new novel

Nantwich author E M Lily releases new novel

By Jonathan White
Nantwich author E. M. Lily has recently released a third novel.

Lily’s latest novel ‘What Do You Think?’ explores the twin themes of parental love and parental protection through fictional characters.

February 11, 2023