Rotary donation helps Nantwich-based bereavement service
Insights Bereavement Listening Service in Nantwich has been awarded a donation from Wych-Malbank Rotary Club.
The service, launched last year, received a donation of £600 from the club.
Other News
Nantwich Choral Society unites singers for special church concert
More than 100 singers from across the country were in harmony for a special celebration of music staged by Nantwich Choral Society.
The Society’s Come and Sing Day drew a large attendance to St Mary’s Church helping to showcase the town and its magnificent medieval landmark.
New Wistaston housing development path out of step with users
By Jonathan White
A new path through the 150-home Bellway ‘Kingfisher Reach’ housing estate in Wistaston may have to be ripped up after not complying to planning conditions.
The path should allow safe passage for pedestrians, cyclists and other users through the new estate from Middlewich Road to Golden Jubilee Bridge on Wistaston Green Road.
Nantwich Town secure vital win over Cheshire rivals Witton
Nantwich Town earned three massive points in their fight to stave off relegation in a 1-0 win over Cheshire neighbours Witton Albion.
Dan Cockerline pounced on a defensive error on 63 minutes to lift the ball over former Dabbers keeper Greg Hall for the winning goal.
Active Travel campaigners want bigger “greenway” network in South Cheshire
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Active travel campaigners are asking Cheshire East to work with HS2 to create a greenway network north of Crewe to Middlewich and Winsford.
Peter Foster, of Active Travel Crewe, said HS2’s environmental statement says “a key aim is to create a green corridor along the new railway, in particular through the provision of additional funds to help stakeholders realise their own green infrastructure projects”.
Cheshire pension fund reviews investments in Russian bank
By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
A pension fund with almost 100,000 members across Cheshire said it is reviewing its investments in a Russian bank due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
The Cheshire Pension Fund is used by Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East, Warrington and Halton councils, Cheshire Police, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and more than 200 other organisations across the county including schools, colleges and parish councils.
Man charged over fatal smash at Blakelow near Nantwich
A man has been charged by police investigating a fatal collision on Haymoor Green Lane at Blakelow, near Nantwich.
Mark Taylor, 38, of Railway Street, Crewe was arrested and subsequently charged with assault, causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while driving without a licence and causing death by driving without insurance.
Nantwich Garden Guild
The next monthly meeting of the Guild will be on Tuesday, 8 March at 7.15, in the Parish Rooms opposite St Mary’s Church, Nantwich. The speaker for the evening will be Ken Black (as seen on BBC Gardeners’ World): “Clematis for Year Round Colour”. New members welcome.
READER’S LETTER: Balancing the Budget – time for a wider view
Dear Editor,
So the Cheshire East Council budget has now been set, a complex document that will bill residents another 2.99% council tax and describes which services will be delivered.
But the legal obligation of councils to deliver a balanced budget, inevitably results in the annual ‘turbulence’ of councillor, accountancy and political opinion as experienced this week.
Cheshire East Council rubber stamps 2.99% Council Tax rise despite opposition
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has rubber stamped a council tax rise of 2.99% during a heated debate at budget meeting.
The ruling Labour/Independent group said they had produced a balanced budget and highlights included an extra £19m being ploughed into highways maintenance over the next three years.
Betley and George & Dragon close in on Premier Division leaders
Betley and George & Dragon took advantage of the fact leaders The Lions had no fixture in The Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
Betley beat Broadhurst 5-0 with goals from Kieran Duckers (2), Danny Lavalette, Simon Roberts and Nathan Cliffe.
South Cheshire firm joins campaign in aid of Ukraine families
A South Cheshire company is teaming up to help collections for Ukraine families suffering during the current invasion by Russia.
Organisers are setting up local collection points, and the Nantwich Clinic has joined forces to offer their new Health Hub centre in Willaston as one for the Nantwich area.
Nantwich Town sunk by hat-trick in 4-2 defeat at South Shields
By Liam Price
A JJ Hooper inspired comeback helped South Shields to a 4-2 win over Nantwich Town at the 1st Cloud Arena.
A muted start to the game was broken 14 minutes in as Akiel Raffie led the Dabbers first real attack, a pacy and brilliant run that was ended with him brought down in the area for a penalty.
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