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Nantwich railway project among seven to get community funds from CEC

Nantwich railway project among seven to get community funds from CEC

A wheelchair coach for a miniature railway in Nantwich is among a number of community projects to secure grant funding from Cheshire East Council.

The project has been awarded funds as part of a project to extend the service of the miniature railway to anyone in a wheelchair.

December 21, 2022
National charity submits bid to CEC to build Crewe Youth Zone

National charity submits bid to CEC to build Crewe Youth Zone

National youth charity OnSide says it has submitted a planning application to Cheshire East Council for a multi-million pound Youth Zone for Crewe’s young people.

Subject to plans being approved, they say Crewe Youth Zone will be built on the Oak Street Car Park to the south of the town centre.

December 21, 2022
Nantwich Town beat League Two Tranmere on penalties in Cheshire Cup

Nantwich Town beat League Two Tranmere on penalties in Cheshire Cup

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town are through to the third round of the Cheshire Senior Cup after two Tom Booth saves in a dramatic penalty shoot-out knocked out Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.

James Caton was making his Nantwich debut, and was first to a loose ball early on, squaring a cross to Dan Cockerline who glanced it wide of the far post.

December 21, 2022
Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day” set for January 21

Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day” set for January 21

Nantwich is set to host the annual “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment once again on January 21.

The “Holly Holy Day” celebration marks the 1644 Battle in the town, which proved to be one of the key events in the English Civil War between the Royalists and Parliamentarians.

December 20, 2022
Fire crews tackle tumble dryer fire in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle tumble dryer fire in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to a fire in Nantwich caused by a tumble dryer.

The incident happened at a commercial property on Audlem Road at around 9.40pm last night (December 19).

December 20, 2022
Stapeley pupil’s winning Christmas card presented to Prime Minister

Stapeley pupil’s winning Christmas card presented to Prime Minister

A Stapeley Broad Lane pupil has won her local MP’s Christmas card competition – with her winning design presented to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Six-year-old Isabella Smith’s festive work was selected as winner by Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan.

December 20, 2022
Chairman of Nantwich disabled charity retires after 24 years

Chairman of Nantwich disabled charity retires after 24 years

Community stalwart Geoff Parsons MBE is to retire as chairman of the board of trustees for The Wingate Special Children’s Trust at the end of the year.

Geoff has been involved with the charity since 1998 when he joined as a trustee, shortly afterward being appointed chairman of the charity.

December 20, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

Amateur photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the festive homes displaying eye-catching Christmas light shows.

Every year homes in towns and villages across south Cheshire bring a smile to the face with their extravagant displays adorning properties and gardens.

December 19, 2022
Further delays to A530 re-opening blamed on winter weather

Further delays to A530 re-opening blamed on winter weather

More delays to the re-opening of the A530 Middlewich Road between Nantwich and Leighton Hospital have been blamed on the weather.

The road between Pyms Lane and the hospital is now not expected to re-open until February 2023 at the earliest.

December 19, 2022
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

READER’S LETTER: CEC committee system “devaluing” elected councillors

Dear Editor
At December’s Full Council meeting Council Leader Sam Corcoran used his “Leader Speaking Time” to bewail rising risks, demand for care services and rising inflation and predicting £20m shortfalls in next year’s budget.

December 19, 2022
Cheshire East checks housing associations after two-year-old’s death

Cheshire East checks housing associations after two-year-old’s death

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 30 housing associations registered in Cheshire East have been contacted by Cheshire East Council after the tragic death of a two-year-old boy.

The council is checking on all housing associations and how they are dealing with residents’ complaints about damp and mould “as a matter of urgency”.

December 19, 2022
FEATURE: Purchasing an apartment in Dubai: a smart investment

FEATURE: Purchasing an apartment in Dubai: a smart investment

The choice of a place to call home or where to purchase real estate can be a tough one, especially when considering a city like Dubai.

It is easy to see a listing like a prices apartments in Damac Hills and quickly get drawn in.

December 19, 2022
REVIEW: Christmas Panto “Aladdin” launches at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Christmas Panto “Aladdin” launches at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It finally feels like Christmas when panto season starts.

Excited audiences (including me) were welcomed to Crewe Lyceum this week to celebrate the magical story of Aladdin.

December 19, 2022