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More than 100 attend Overwater Wheelybus officially launched

More than 100 attend Overwater Wheelybus officially launched

More than 100 people attended the official launch of the Overwater Wheelybus in Audlem near Nantwich.

The Wheelybus is a project led by Rodney Cottrell and wife Christine, who have operated the Audlem Lass, the Overwater Wheelyboat and now the Overwater Wheelybus over the past eight years.

February 10, 2019
Square One retain Premier Division title in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Square One retain Premier Division title in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Square One have retained their Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division title following a 4-1 win over Salvador and Crewe Ath’s surprising loss to Faddiley.

Square One came back from 1-0 down at half-time to win 4-1.

February 10, 2019
St Luke’s Hospice Patient Comfort appeal reaches £32,000 target

St Luke’s Hospice Patient Comfort appeal reaches £32,000 target

St Luke’s Patient Comfort appeal has reached its target raising £32,000 to improve patient comfort at the South Cheshire hospice.

Donations will be used to buy items on the Nurses’ Christmas Wish List for the hospice.

February 10, 2019
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 by promotion rivals Farsley Celtic

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 by promotion rivals Farsley Celtic

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town were undone by a late penalty as they lost 2-1 away at promotion rivals Farsley Celtic.

James Lawrie netted his fifth league goal of the season with a neat header bringing the game level in the second period after Adam Clayton had given Farsley a first half lead.

February 10, 2019
Child Pleasers, wildman

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park – Nature Craft

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park – Nature Craft

February 10, 2019
Wright Marshall recruits new sales manager for Crewe branch

Wright Marshall recruits new sales manager for Crewe branch

Wright Marshall has recruited Paul Rowley as sales manager for its branch in Crewe.

Paul is a qualified valuer and auctioneer and brings more than 40 years’ estate agency experience to the role.

February 10, 2019
“Cancer on the Rocks” music festival in Nantwich postponed

“Cancer on the Rocks” music festival in Nantwich postponed

The 2nd annual ‘Cancer On The Rocks’ rock and blues music festival at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich has been postponed.

The event was due to staged on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday February 23-24.

February 8, 2019
Cheshire East parking charge rises approved after public consultation

Cheshire East parking charge rises approved after public consultation

Cheshire East Council has approved an increase in parking charges across the borough after making a few amendments to initial proposals.

The authority received 296 representations during a three-week consultation between November 28 and December 19.

February 8, 2019
White Horse in Nantwich forced to reduce operating hours

White Horse in Nantwich forced to reduce operating hours

Nantwich pub The White Horse has been forced to reduce its operating hours after undergoing a licence review, town councillors were told.

The pub on Pillory Street has applied for a variation of its premises licence following the review sparked by complaints from residents in the town.

February 8, 2019
Nantwich headteacher urges parents to sign funding petition

Nantwich headteacher urges parents to sign funding petition

A Nantwich secondary headteacher has called on parents to sign a national petition to help schools like his secure better funding.

David Cole, head of Brine Leas Academy, says his school is one of the worst off in Cheshire East.

February 7, 2019
Bus passengers in South Cheshire could receive lower fares under new scheme

Bus passengers in South Cheshire could receive lower fares under new scheme

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Bus passengers could soon face lower fares and simpler ticketing rules thanks to a project being developed across the north.

Cllr Don Stockton, cabinet member for environment, told members at Cheshire East Council cabinet meeting that “smart ticketing” is due to be rolled out on local buses over the next two years.

February 7, 2019
Outbreak of equine flu started at South Cheshire yard

Outbreak of equine flu started at South Cheshire yard

An outbreak of equine flu which has led to British horse racing meetings being cancelled, started at a yard in South Cheshire.

There are fears over the impact of the outbreak on next month’s Cheltenham Festival, and potentially the Grand National at Aintree in April.

February 7, 2019
Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors

Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors

Crewe Town Councillors have unveiled a programme of events to try and attract more visitors after the success of the Lumen show at Christmas.

The month-long festive attraction, which projected a winter fairytale onto the frontage of Municipal Buildings, was hailed a success after attracting more than 11,000 people on its launch night.

February 7, 2019