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21 more homes approved by councillors for Nantwich countryside

21 more homes approved by councillors for Nantwich countryside

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors have allowed 21 homes to be built in a patch of Nantwich countryside because the site is now surrounded by a major housing estate.

Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee gave the green light for the development at Fields Farm, off Queens Drive, at today’s (August 7) meeting.

August 7, 2019
New Leighton Hospital boss warning in bid for A&E cash boost

New Leighton Hospital boss warning in bid for A&E cash boost

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The new chief executive at Leighton Hospital believes there must be a cash boost for its A&E – or it will stop being fit for purpose.

James Sumner, who began in the role at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust last Monday, addressed his first board of directors meeting a week later.

August 7, 2019
New watersports and aqua park opens in Cheshire

New watersports and aqua park opens in Cheshire

A new watersports and aqua park has opened in Cheshire.

The venue, called Wild Shore Delamere, is an adventure hub located off the A556 near to Delamere Forest.

August 7, 2019
Campaigners launch formal complaint as Barony Park endures 10th unauthorised camp

Campaigners launch formal complaint as Barony Park endures 10th unauthorised camp

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Urgent action is being demanded to prevent unauthorised traveller sites springing up at Barony Park in Nantwich – after it was hit by its 10th encampment this year.

August 7, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage 18th century school workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage 18th century school workshops

An eighteenth century school is the theme for workshops for children, which will take place at Nantwich Museum on August 21-22.

August 6, 2019
Nurse recruitment drive in Cheshire hires 40 new staff

Nurse recruitment drive in Cheshire hires 40 new staff

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A much-needed recruitment drive for new nurses in Cheshire is beginning to bear fruit.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is expecting to have welcomed 40 nurses from India by the end of the year – more than double the number it previously expected to hire.

August 6, 2019
Traveller transit site for Cheshire East “not set in stone”

Traveller transit site for Cheshire East “not set in stone”

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Cabinet councillors insist plans for a transit site at Cledford Hall are “not yet set in stone” and they will listen to what residents think.

August 6, 2019
Tea Chest Cafe Sue retires from Nantwich Market

Tea Chest Cafe Sue retires from Nantwich Market

Sue Goodwin, owner of the Tea Chest Café in Nantwich Market, has hung up her apron for the last time.

Sue has been running the café for more than 12 years.

August 5, 2019
Disabled NHS staff in Cheshire face more abuse, figures show

Disabled NHS staff in Cheshire face more abuse, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Disabled staff at Mid Cheshire Hospitals are more likely to be harassed or abused in work than their non-disabled colleagues, new figures have revealed.

August 5, 2019
Stapeley Grange appeals for washing liquid to treat oiled birds

Stapeley Grange appeals for washing liquid to treat oiled birds

Stapeley Grange RSPCA staff are appealing for washing liquid appeal after influx of
oiled birds into the Nantwich centre.

They need the liquid to treat up to 20 geese which were admitted after getting covered in dumped oil in a river canal.

August 5, 2019
Black Lion - pic by JThomas, creative commons licence

Historic Black Lion pub in Nantwich closes

One of Nantwich’s oldest pubs, The Black Lion, has closed down and staff made redundant, it has emerged.

August 4, 2019
Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with Stourbridge in pre-season clash

Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with Stourbridge in pre-season clash

By Jonathan White
A goal in each half split the teams as Nantwich Town drew with BetVictor Southern Premier Central League side Stourbridge FC.

It was the Dabbers penultimate pre-season friendly at the Weaver Stadium yesterday (August 3)

August 4, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Time to transfer Barony Park to Nantwich town council

Readers’ Letters: Time to transfer Barony Park to Nantwich town council

Dear editor
Travellers on the Barony Park again
The end of July not only brought with it an abundance of rain, sufficient to cause the cancellation of the Nantwich show, but also the ninth unauthorised encampment on the Barony Park this year.

August 4, 2019