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Fire crews tackle blaze in school field in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle blaze in school field in Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to put a blaze involving a pile of tyres and pallets in a school field in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 9.30pm last night (Tuesday July 23).

July 24, 2024
10 UK regulations you might not know about: Quirky British law

10 UK regulations you might not know about: Quirky British law

The United Kingdom, a nation steeped in tradition and history, is renowned for its robust legal system.

While most are familiar with core laws like speeding fines or theft penalties, a treasure trove of peculiar regulations exists, often dating back centuries.

July 23, 2024
27 XL bullies put down by Cheshire Police in last year

27 XL bullies put down by Cheshire Police in last year

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty-seven XL bullies have been euthanised in Cheshire despite police saying there have been no attacks involving them in the county in the past 12 months.

The information was revealed during a meeting of the county’s police and crime panel.

July 23, 2024
Nantwich goes for Gold in North West in Bloom contest

Nantwich goes for Gold in North West in Bloom contest

Green fingers are busy across Nantwich as the town bids for glory in a major floral contest.

North West in Bloom judges will visit on August 5 and volunteers with Nantwich in Bloom hope the town has what it takes to scoop Gold for the 15th year in a row.

July 23, 2024
Celebration time for Reaseheath College students in Nantwich

Celebration time for Reaseheath College students in Nantwich

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has notched up some impressive student enrolments and achievements.

The college’s annual awards ceremonies celebrated the success of 1,141 FE students who have achieved technical qualifications and skills in the past year.

July 23, 2024
Indoor craft and gift fair in Nantwich

Indoor craft and gift fair in Nantwich

An indoor craft and gift fair will be held in Nantwich Civic Hall this weekend.

The event is on Saturday July 27 and there will be more than 45 stalls.

July 23, 2024
Ford’s interesting approach with launch of new Ford E-Transit Custom

Ford’s interesting approach with launch of new Ford E-Transit Custom

Ford has bucked the trend with the launch of the new Ford e-Transit Custom electric van, taking an interesting approach by focusing on the needs of small businesses rather than large fleets.

July 23, 2024
The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

A local artist is staging a “paint and wine” night at Loco restaurant in Nantwich.

Jo Gilbert, known as “The ArtMixer”, wanted to put on the event to encourage more people to take up painting.

July 23, 2024
CEC “inadequate” Ofsted rating could cost £15m to correct

CEC “inadequate” Ofsted rating could cost £15m to correct

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s “inadequate” Ofsted rating for its children’s services could cost the council up to £15 million to put right and not the £2m it has budgeted for, Conservatives claim.

The service was judged to be “inadequate” overall after inspectors found the experiences and progress of care leavers to be inadequate.

July 23, 2024
Cheshire Police bid to employ more constables and detectives

Cheshire Police bid to employ more constables and detectives

Cheshire Police has launched a recruitment drive for more police constables and detectives to join the Force.

The application window opened yesterday (July 22) for both the Police Constable Entry Programme and Detective Constable Entry Programme.

July 23, 2024
Willaston councillor plea over CEC second home charges

Willaston councillor plea over CEC second home charges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Willaston councillor wants assurances that residents will not be charged extra council tax on a second home while legalities over a death in the family are sorted.

Cheshire East Council is due to apply the charge to all properties classed as second homes from April next year.

July 22, 2024
Nantwich dog trainer Nose to Trail crowned top dog!

Nantwich dog trainer Nose to Trail crowned top dog!

Nantwich dog trainer Nose to Trail has been crowned Top Dog in a national competition.

Founder Rachel Rodgers was awarded “Best Clinical Animal Behaviourist 2024 (UK)” for the second year running from the LUXLife Pet Product & Services Awards.

July 22, 2024
First aid for the soul: Equipping the car with psychological tools

First aid for the soul: Equipping the car with psychological tools

Driving can be a stressful experience.

Traffic jams, road rage incidents, running late, and getting lost can quickly ruin your mood and induce anxiety.

July 22, 2024