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New Reaseheath ‘bypass’ road to open by February 2022

New Reaseheath ‘bypass’ road to open by February 2022

A new A51 “bypass” around Reaseheath could be open as soon as February 2022, reports suggest.

The road is being built as part of the conditions for the Kingsbourne development, which will take traffic around the village of Reaseheath.

April 22, 2021
READER’S LETTER: “CEC is run by Macclesfield for Macclesfield”

READER’S LETTER: “CEC is run by Macclesfield for Macclesfield”

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East Council is run by Macclesfield for Macclesfield.

Sadly the biggest and most economically deprived town in the borough, Crewe, does not get a look in.

April 21, 2021
FEATURE: Is Bitcoin a good way to store value?

FEATURE: Is Bitcoin a good way to store value?

The past year has shown how volatile the economy is and there really is no end in sight.

People are rightly worried about their financial future and are looking for ways to keep their money safe.

April 21, 2021
Nantwich racer Jordan Witt’s mixed fortunes at Fanatec GT2 event

Nantwich racer Jordan Witt’s mixed fortunes at Fanatec GT2 event

Nantwich GT racer Jordan Witt experienced mixed fortunes during the opening event of the inaugural Fanatec GT2 European Series at Monza in Italy.

His best result was fifth place in Pro-Am along with Toro Verde GT team-mate David Fairbrother.

April 20, 2021
“NEORENAISSANCE” online exhibition set for Nantwich Museum

“NEORENAISSANCE” online exhibition set for Nantwich Museum

Music is a part of the new online “NEORENAISSANCE” exhibition on the Nantwich Museum website.

The online exhibition, by local artist Mark Sheeky, has been developed as the museum remains closed through the ongoing pandemic.

April 20, 2021
South Cheshire Harriers earn top four places at Betley event

South Cheshire Harriers earn top four places at Betley event

Twenty members of South Cheshire Harriers took to the fields of Betley Court Farm and brought home third and fourth places for the male and female teams.

In the first cross-country race of the season it saw the return of the Cheshire Cross Country Championships after outdoor sport emerges from lockdown.

April 20, 2021
Nantwich Town to face Altrincham FC in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town to face Altrincham FC in pre-season friendly

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town will host National League side Altrincham FC on July 27 in a pre-season fixture.

Altrincham are managed by former Dabbers manager and FA Vase winning captain Phil Parkinson.

April 20, 2021
Young Crewe Alexandra squad consolidate League One status

Young Crewe Alexandra squad consolidate League One status

Crewe Alexandra have secured their position in League One in the first season since being promoted from League Two on a points-per-game basis at the end of last season.

Back in the third tier for the first time since 2016, the Railwaymen picked up where they left off last year to solidify their place at the next level under David Artell.

April 20, 2021
Nantwich “Covid” heroes honoured in town council awards

Nantwich “Covid” heroes honoured in town council awards

Nantwich “Covid” heroes have been honoured at a town council awards event to hail those who have gone the extra mile to help during the pandemic.

The awards were staged in place of the annual Mayor’s Salt of the Earth awards which have been on hold for two years due to the pandemic.

April 19, 2021
Bunbury Village Day promises an Olympic day out

Bunbury Village Day promises an Olympic day out

Organisers of Bunbury Village Day have been given the go ahead to stage this year’s event – with an Olympic twist.

As the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown continues on track, so does the biggest event of the year for Bunbury.

April 19, 2021
98% parents given primary place of choice in Cheshire East

98% parents given primary place of choice in Cheshire East

More than 98% of Cheshire East parents have been given a primary school place of their choice, says the authority.

Figures show 92.8% of Cheshire East families received their first choice – an increase from 91.4% in 2020.

April 19, 2021
Nantwich animal specialist joins Pet Theft Reform campaign

Nantwich animal specialist joins Pet Theft Reform campaign

A Nantwich animal specialist has teamed up with dog owners and businesses to fight for stronger punishments for those guilty of pet theft.

Rachel Rodgers says the recent publicity around the theft of Nantwich labradors Welly and Denzel and a sharp rise in animals being stolen during the pandemic means laws need to change.

April 19, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday League football round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League football round-up

Raven and Betley were evenly matched 1-1 at half time in the Crewe Regional Sunday League, but The Raven had the better of the second half and ran out 5-2 winners.

Josh Wynne scored twice for the home side, and the other goals came from Owen Porter, Gary Pownall and Damian Sloan.

April 18, 2021