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Record-breaking start: First days of Operation Crossing the Strait 2024

Record-breaking start: First days of Operation Crossing the Strait 2024

The first days of Operation Crossing the Strait 2024 have seen a remarkable surge in the movement of people and vehicles.

This annual operation facilitates the travel of many North African workers residing in Europe, who take advantage of their vacations to visit their countries of origin in North Africa.

July 11, 2024
Nantwich Town’s pre-season fixtures continue with 1-0 loss to Warrington

Nantwich Town’s pre-season fixtures continue with 1-0 loss to Warrington

Nantwich Town continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2024-25 season with a 1-0 defeat to Warrington.

The friendly fixture took place at Nantwich’s Swansway Stadium.

July 11, 2024
Strategies for establishing online presence: A strong digital footprint

Strategies for establishing online presence: A strong digital footprint

In today’s digital age, establishing a robust online presence is crucial for businesses to reach and engage with their target audience effectively.

A strong digital footprint not only enhances visibility but also builds credibility and fosters customer trust.

July 11, 2024
Cheshire East “very likely” to go bankrupt, warns external review

Cheshire East “very likely” to go bankrupt, warns external review

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East could be facing effective bankruptcy unless it acts soon after its low reserves, historic overspending, challenging savings targets and inadequate Ofsted rating were highlighted in an external review.

The corporate peer challenge, conducted by senior councillors and officers from other authorities, was critical of many aspects of Cheshire East’s operation.

July 11, 2024
Canine companions celebrated at Nantwich home’s Dog Show

Canine companions celebrated at Nantwich home’s Dog Show

Young and old celebrated their favourite canine companions at the first ever dog show at a Nantwich care home.

The event was held at Richmond Village Nantwich in collaboration with Wych-Malbank Rotary.

July 11, 2024
Black bins collected every THREE weeks under new CEC plans

Black bins collected every THREE weeks under new CEC plans

Black wheelie bins with general waste will only be collected every THREE weeks under new plans unveiled by Cheshire East Council.

The change is part of proposals set out on changes to bin collections across the borough.

July 10, 2024
Cheshire East Tories call for “no confidence” vote on council leader Corcoran

Cheshire East Tories call for “no confidence” vote on council leader Corcoran

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Conservatives have called for a vote of no confidence in the Labour leader of Cheshire East Council.

Conservative group leader Cllr Janet Clowes, of Wybunbury, has put forward a motion of no confidence in Sam Corcoran to Wednesday’s (July 17) meeting of the full council and is calling for the election of a new leader.

July 10, 2024
Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Barony Sports complex back open after travellers moved on

The Barony Sports complex in Nantwich is open again today after it temporarily closed yesterday due to an illegal encampment on the park.

Staff at the complex announced earlier yesterday that they had had to close because of the travellers encampment, which consisted of around six caravans.

July 10, 2024
CEC abandoned key meeting as papers not published in time

CEC abandoned key meeting as papers not published in time

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council had to abandon a key committee meeting on proposals to improve its “inadequate” children’s services because it didn’t publish the papers in time..

According to government legislation, all councils must publish agendas and papers for public meetings at least five working days before the date of the meeting.

July 10, 2024
Nantwich CC notch big win away at high-flying Didsbury

Nantwich CC notch big win away at high-flying Didsbury

Jimmy Warrington and Simon Mugava were the standout performers as Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team recorded a significant win at high-flying Didsbury.

After being asked to bat by Nantwich skipper Ray Doyle, the home side got off to a decent start, putting on 28 for the first wicket.

July 10, 2024
Cllr Janet Clowes

LETTER: Voting for change after election result

Dear Editor,
Last Thursday, the nation exercised its democratic mandate, “voted for change” – and change is what the nation certainly got!

In Cheshire East, we lost two exemplary MPs, David Rutley (Macclesfield) and Fiona Bruce (Congleton)

July 9, 2024
Nantwich care agency makes top 20 providers in North West

Nantwich care agency makes top 20 providers in North West

Nantwich care agency Right at Home South Cheshire has made the Top 20 home care providers in the North West for the second year running.

There are 1,259 home care providers in the North West, and the top 20 received an award from leading reviews site www.homecare.co.uk

July 8, 2024
Nantwich football match raises hundreds for charities

Nantwich football match raises hundreds for charities

By Jonathan White
A pre-season ‘Nantwich Town FC Women vs Crewe Alex Legends’ charity football has helped raise hundreds of pounds for charity.

The match, held in memory of John Tomkins, raised £680 on the day and will go to The Christie cancer hospital and Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

July 8, 2024