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RSPCA Stapeley cattery caring for “alarming” number of kittens

RSPCA Stapeley cattery caring for “alarming” number of kittens

RSPCA Stapeley Grange cattery staff in Nantwich are taking in stray and abandoned kittens at an “alarming” rate.

And they have today urged the public to do their bit by getting their pets neutered.

September 19, 2024
Councillors put spotlight on Cheshire East’s bus service review

Councillors put spotlight on Cheshire East’s bus service review

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council proposals for bus services show it wants to improve public transport not just for existing users but make it a valid alternative to car use, a councillor said.

Cllr Laura Crane (Lab) was speaking as councillors discussed the recent bus service review and consultation.

September 19, 2024
Baddiley Lane crash leaves man with serious injuries

Baddiley Lane crash leaves man with serious injuries

A crash in Baddiley, Nantwich has left a 63-year-old driver with serious injuries.

The incident happened on Baddiley Lane and involved two vehicles – a black Land Rover Defender and white Vauxhall combo van.

September 19, 2024
Police issue further appeal over Jonty Evans death

Police issue further appeal over Jonty Evans death

Officers investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans are appealing for further information and CCTV footage as the inquiry continues.

Jonty, 16, was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August.

September 19, 2024
Legal chief quits cash-strapped Cheshire East Council

Legal chief quits cash-strapped Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council is having to cough up tens of thousands of pounds to recruitment agencies and interim staff because it is haemorrhaging top bosses.

The latest to leave is monitoring officer David Brown, who was the council’s longest serving legal chief having been at the authority for nearly four years.

September 18, 2024
Cheshire East children’s team has no cash for improvements

Cheshire East children’s team has no cash for improvements

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East’s children’s department does not have enough cash to fund an improvement plan to bring its services up to standard.

And they don’t know where the money is going to come from, the head of adult services has warned councillors.

September 18, 2024
Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich to close, owners announce

Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich to close, owners announce

The owners of the Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich are to close the pub at the end of September, they have announced.

The popular canalside pub in Barbridge, off the A51, will shut after Sunday September 29.

September 18, 2024
Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is to run new masterclasses designed to get new businesses off the ground and support others in their growth.

The Business Masterclasses, at local venues throughout autumn and winter, are free to businesses in Cheshire East looking to acquire news skills and prosper.

September 17, 2024
Acton AOS to stage “Legally Blonde” at Crewe Lyceum

Acton AOS to stage “Legally Blonde” at Crewe Lyceum

By Jonathan White
Local drama group Acton AOS are to stage the iconic rom-com “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

Rehearsals are in full swing where cast members are working to capture the charm, humour, and heart of the musical.

September 17, 2024
Stapeley mums and dads raise more than £4,000 for playground

Stapeley mums and dads raise more than £4,000 for playground

A group of saddle-sore Stapeley dads helped raise more than £2,000 for their local school’s playground revamp.

The dads organised a 40-mile sponsored cycle ride around Cheshire as part of fundraising activities of Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School PTA.

September 17, 2024
Cost of school transport in Cheshire East spirals, stats show

Cost of school transport in Cheshire East spirals, stats show

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The cost of transporting children to school in Cheshire East is still on the rise, despite attempts by the council to bring it down.

The spiralling cost of school transport is one of the reasons the council is facing a predicted £7m overspend in children’s services at the end of this financial year.

September 17, 2024
McDabbers! Nantwich councillor bids to lure “golden arches” to town

McDabbers! Nantwich councillor bids to lure “golden arches” to town

A Nantwich councillor wants to lure fast food giant McDonald’s to open a new outlet in the town.

Nantwich is one of the few sizeable towns in Cheshire which does not have the famous “golden arches” outlet.

September 17, 2024
Nantwich CC clinch Premier League title in dramatic last day

Nantwich CC clinch Premier League title in dramatic last day

Nantwich CC 1st team clinched a sixth Cheshire County Premier League title in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season.

The Whitehouse Lane side looked like missing out on a wet Sunday final day as the weather threatened to wash out their chances.

September 17, 2024