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Nantwich firm Fabulosa launches new “value” range

Nantwich firm Fabulosa launches new “value” range

Nantwich firm Fabulosa has launched a new “value” product range called “Simply Fabulosa”.

Company bosses say the range aims to “mitigate the impact of the increasing cost of living on consumers”

January 21, 2023
CEC should sell off old buildings before cutting services, say Tories

CEC should sell off old buildings before cutting services, say Tories

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Tory councillors have demanded to know why Cheshire East Council is not selling off or re-using derelict buildings instead of proposing staff and service cuts.

Members of the children and families committee met to discuss the medium term financial strategy 2023-27 where savings have to be made as the council struggles to balance its books as costs rise, inflation soars and demand on the service grows.

January 20, 2023
Reaseheath College “Field to Fork” project wins Green Gown award

Reaseheath College “Field to Fork” project wins Green Gown award

Reaseheath College’s “Field to Fork” project with a local school has been recognised at a national environmental awards event.

The project involved food technology and horticulture students from the Nantwich college, pupils from Wrenbury Primary School and a former Michelin star chef.

January 20, 2023
Calveley Primary displays new mural created by artist Rory McCann

Calveley Primary displays new mural created by artist Rory McCann

A new mural by artists Rory McCann has taken pride of place at Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich.

The mural was partly funded by local employer Boughey Distribution, based in nearby Wardle.

January 20, 2023
King Charles ready for 50th Battle of Nantwich this weekend!

King Charles ready for 50th Battle of Nantwich this weekend!

King Charles I will be making a special “Royal” appearance at the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of Nantwich” this Saturday.

The Monarch who sat on the throne back in 1644 at the real Battle of Nantwich between the Cavaliers and Roundheads is making a comeback!

January 19, 2023
FEATURE: Importance of employee benefits in business and their impact on job satisfaction

FEATURE: Importance of employee benefits in business and their impact on job satisfaction

Employees are the building block of any organisation. Therefore, it is important to offer them various benefits to retain them and keep them motivated.

Many companies overlook employees’ hard work and efforts and focus only on the numbers and figures they achieve.

January 19, 2023
Damning auditor report into former CEC leader Michael Jones

Damning auditor report into former CEC leader Michael Jones

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An auditor’s report into the culture of Cheshire East Council under the leadership of Michael Jones has revealed incidents of bullying and inappropriate behaviour.

Mr Jones, the council’s leader from 2012 until 2015, stepped down following controversy surrounding the awarding of contracts to Nantwich-based Core Fit – which was owned by his physiotherapist.

January 19, 2023
Councillor’s warning that Cheshire East Council could “go bust”

Councillor’s warning that Cheshire East Council could “go bust”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has to make savings and cuts otherwise it will go bust and the government will be called in to run the council, a councillor warned.

Cllr Mark Goldsmith (Ind) was speaking during the debate on the budget at this week’s meeting of the economy and growth committee.

January 19, 2023
Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have appealed for a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

The serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl is reported to have taken place on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16).

January 19, 2023
Brine Leas in Nantwich

Nantwich school closed due to shortage of staff, says head

The headteacher of Brine Leas School in Nantwich says he had to close the school today as not enough staff were able to make it in.

Early morning snow across South Cheshire has caused traffic problems in the area with many roads gridlocked.

January 19, 2023
Local Labour and Crewe & Nantwich MP row over £41,000 donations

Local Labour and Crewe & Nantwich MP row over £41,000 donations

Local Labour politicians have criticised Crewe and Nantwich Conservative MP Kieran Mullan for receiving £41,000 in donations in three years.

They claim it shows wealthy donors have “far more influence and access to decision makers” than his constituents.

January 18, 2023
Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

A Wistaston man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal collision on the A534 Haslington Bypass has been sentenced.

Matthew Ellson pleaded guilty to death by careless driving in December and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 24 months.

January 18, 2023
Nantwich runners donate to local Foodbank charity

Nantwich runners donate to local Foodbank charity

By Jonathan White
Big-hearted members of Nantwich Running Club have donated bags of produce to Nantwich Foodbank.

Nantwich Foodbank is a charity that provides emergency food for families and individuals in times of crisis.

January 17, 2023