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Angry residents object to firm’s concrete plant near Nantwich

Angry residents object to firm’s concrete plant near Nantwich

Furious residents in Aston and Wrenbury say a firm has started constructing a controversial new development while its planning application is still being considered by Cheshire East Council.

They claim Concrete Panels Systems Ltd, part of Graham Heath Construction, has already started building a new concrete batching plant at its current site at Station Yard, Wrenbury Road.

November 18, 2020
Reaseheath College campus displays Remembrance tributes

Reaseheath College campus displays Remembrance tributes

Reaseheath College staff and students in Nantwich united to mark Remembrance Day despite the disruption posed by Covid-19.

The college’s campus displayed tributes in honour of the people and animals who made and continue to make sacrifices during conflict.

November 17, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Support Age UK’s eBay shop in lockdown

READER’S LETTER: Support Age UK’s eBay shop in lockdown

Dear Editor,
With another national lockdown in place, Age UK has sadly had to close the doors of its 250 charity shops across the country for a second time.

But some good news is there’s still a way for locals in the North West to bag themselves a bargain and support older people most in need whilst their nearest Age UK shop is closed.

November 17, 2020
Police warning amid reports of dog theft attempts in South Cheshire

Police warning amid reports of dog theft attempts in South Cheshire

Police are warning dog owners to be vigilant following a number of suspicious incidents in South Cheshire.

Numerous reports have been received in recent months about people attempted to steal dogs.

November 17, 2020
Boris Johnson - pic under creative commons Photo_ Annika Haas (EU2017EE)

Crewe & Nantwich MP attends Prime Minister’s “devolution a disaster” meeting

The Crewe & Nantwich MP says Boris Johnson has pledged to support a northern recovery plan, during a meeting in which he is reported as saying “devolution was a disaster” in Scotland.

The Prime Minister met with Dr Kieran Mullan and other Tory MPs from northern constituencies on a Zoom call yesterday to discuss a “levelling up” agenda.

November 17, 2020
Cheshire East sees rise in illegal and anti-social parking in lockdown

Cheshire East sees rise in illegal and anti-social parking in lockdown

More inconsiderate drivers are parking illegally and irresponsibly across Cheshire East, council chiefs say.

Cheshire East Council says there has been a rise in reported cases of “illegal and irresponsible parking” during the latest lockdown.

November 16, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant helps team win BTCC title

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant helps team win BTCC title

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant has brought the curtain down on his best Championship season by helping his Team BMW win the Team and Manufacturers Championship titles.

On an action-packed final day of the season at Brands Hatch, Oliphant scored a trio of points finishes to secure a career-high sixth place in the overall Drivers’ Championship.

November 16, 2020
Remembrance visual poppies display at St Mary’s Church in Acton

Remembrance visual poppies display at St Mary’s Church in Acton

By Jonathan White
A stunning visual display of hundreds of donated knitted and wooden poppies is on display at St Mary’s Church in Acton as part of Remembrance.

The knitted poppies were made by members of the Haughton and Faddiley WI and the wooden poppies were made by church members Charles Hull and James Stott.

November 15, 2020
MP Kieran Mullan meets Prime Minister over new Leighton Hospital

MP Kieran Mullan meets Prime Minister over new Leighton Hospital

Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan says he has lobbied Prime Minister Boris Johnson to put the case for a new Leighton Hospital.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently unveiled its plans to replace 85% of the current site in Crewe.

November 15, 2020
Hope House Hospice “Santa Dash” in Nantwich goes virtual

Hope House Hospice “Santa Dash” in Nantwich goes virtual

The Hope House Children’s Hospice annual Santa Dash in Nantwich is going virtual this year because of Covid-19.

The usual sight of hundreds of Santas running together through the town centre will not be seen this year.

November 14, 2020
Funding to double for Cheshire Police in-house health services

Funding to double for Cheshire Police in-house health services

The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner is to double investment in occupational health support for police officers, staff and volunteers in Cheshire.

A new in-house occupational health service will see more money ploughed into psychological services support.

November 14, 2020
Nantwich in Bloom unveils “Guardian Angel” display

Nantwich in Bloom unveils “Guardian Angel” display

Nantwich in Bloom volunteers have unveiled this colourful Guardian Angel display in the town centre to help brighten up our days.

Gardeners have been stripping back summer bedding to unveil the Angel in the main town centre bed.

November 13, 2020
Lumen festive lights display in Crewe postponed by Covid

Lumen festive lights display in Crewe postponed by Covid

Lumen festive lights display in Crewe has been postponed for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The month-long attraction will come back in 2021, say town councillors.

November 13, 2020