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Planet Doughnut to open new store in Nantwich town centre

Planet Doughnut to open new store in Nantwich town centre

Doughnut fans are in for a sweet treat – Planet Doughnut is to open a new store in Nantwich town centre.

The company, which already has a store in Shrewsbury and Chester, will be taking over the outlet being vacated by sandwich and coffee bar Bloom & Bo on Pillory Street.

September 17, 2021
Nantwich CC secure Cheshire County Premier League title

Nantwich CC secure Cheshire County Premier League title

By David Hulme
Nantwich CC 1sts are celebrating another title after securing victory in their final league game of the cricket season.

They travelled to bottom placed Cheadle in search of the two points required to win the Cheshire County Premier League crown.

September 17, 2021
Welsh Row to re-open – but major gasworks to be extended

Welsh Row to re-open – but major gasworks to be extended

Welsh Row in Nantwich is set to re-open next week – but major gasworks taking place look to continue for longer than anticipated.

Bosses at Cadent said the road would be re-opened from September 20, but under traffic lights near the junction of Queens Drive.

September 17, 2021
Cheshire East appoints four senior roles with combined pay of almost £500,000

Cheshire East appoints four senior roles with combined pay of almost £500,000

Four new senior officers have been recruited and appointed by Cheshire East Council – with a combined pay of just under £500,000.

The new posts are Executive Director Adults, Health and Integration (up to £139,999), Executive Director Place (£134,999), Executive Director Children’s Services (£129,999) and Director of Policy and Change (£89,999).

September 17, 2021
Sexual abuse of Cheshire East councillor “disgusting”, says Crime Commissioner

Sexual abuse of Cheshire East councillor “disgusting”, says Crime Commissioner

Sexual abuse targeted at a Cheshire East female councillor has been branded “disgusting” by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.

Cllr Charlotte Leach has spoken out about the abuse suffered in phone calls.

September 16, 2021
FEATURE: Empty homes and homelessness – state of the property market

FEATURE: Empty homes and homelessness – state of the property market

The property market in the UK seems to have been in a state of flux for years now, thanks primarily to an ongoing imbalance between supply and demand.

September 16, 2021
“Ouch!” exhibition at Nantwich Museum extended

“Ouch!” exhibition at Nantwich Museum extended

The “Ouch! A slightly horrible history of health and disease in Nantwich,” exhibition in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum has been extended to October 23.

It takes visitors on a quirky whistle-stop journey into Nantwich’s past from around the 17th to the early 20th century, and includes stories of some of its noteworthy people.

September 16, 2021
Cheshire College launches courses for adults seeking career change

Cheshire College launches courses for adults seeking career change

Cheshire College has launched new part-time courses for adults to upskill, retrain and futureproof their careers as the UK adapts to impact of Covid.

Courses based at the Crewe college include in business, construction, engineering, catering, fitness and health & beauty.

September 16, 2021
FEATURE: Top 5 benefits of building a garden

FEATURE: Top 5 benefits of building a garden

If you would like to improve both your property and garden, it can be a good idea to consider building a garden.

The garden you build can be as complex or as simple as you would like it to be.

September 16, 2021
Planning approved for new Crewe bus station and car park

Planning approved for new Crewe bus station and car park

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Building work will begin in January on Crewe’s new bus station and multi-storey car park and the scheme should be completed by August 2023 now planning permission has been granted.

That was the claim of the agent representing the developer at Wednesday’s meeting of Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.

September 16, 2021
REVIEW: “Ballroom Boys” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: “Ballroom Boys” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Crewe Lyceum was treated to a spectacular performance from the Ballroom Boys on Tuesday night, writes Claire Faulkner.

Ian Waite and Vincent Simone dazzled the audience on the opening night of their UK tour.

September 15, 2021
Fire crews tackle tumble dryer blaze at Wardle house

Fire crews tackle tumble dryer blaze at Wardle house

Fire crews were called to tackle a tumble dryer fire at a property in Wardle, near Nantwich.

Householders had managed to drag the dryer into the garden from the house on Wardle Avenue at around 7am today (September 15).

September 15, 2021
Nantwich bookshop and coffee lounge to host author events

Nantwich bookshop and coffee lounge to host author events

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street in Nantwich is hosting three more author events.

Local author Kiley Dunbar will talk about her novel ‘The Borrow a Bookshop Holiday’ on Friday September 17.

September 15, 2021