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Jordan Witt in first win at Snetterton

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt enjoys “mega year” in GT Championship

Nantwich motor racing driver Jordan Witt has finished a “mega year” in the British GT Championship.

Witt and his racing partner Jack Mitchell concluded the season in fourth in the Silver Cup title battle at Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.

November 13, 2020
Cheshire East Council Leader nets almost £40,000 in allowances, figures show

Cheshire East Council Leader nets almost £40,000 in allowances, figures show

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council Leader Cllr Sam Corcoran received £39,076 in allowances last year — making him the best remunerated councillor in the borough.

Deputy leader Cllr Craig Browne received the next highest amount, taking home £29,177, latest figures show.

November 13, 2020
Crewe HS2 regeneration project approved by Cabinet

Crewe HS2 regeneration project approved by Cabinet

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
The Crewe HS2 regeneration project took a major step forward after councillors approved a host of proposals at cabinet.

Cheshire East councillors voted to submit a town investment plan and bid to the government for a slice of the towns fund — as well as commission “detailed designs for Crewe Hub Station”.

November 13, 2020
Police hunt gang who launched street attack on two men in Nantwich

Police hunt gang who launched street attack on two men in Nantwich

Police hunting a gang of men who launched a horrific attack on two victims in a Nantwich street are appealing for witnesses.

The victims, aged 22 and 18, were walking along Welsh Row, near to The Cheshire Cat, when the assault happened last month.

November 12, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Crewe town centre “allowed to deteriorate”

READER’S LETTER: Crewe town centre “allowed to deteriorate”

Dear Editor,
The demolition of Crewe’s vacant Royal Arcade shopping centre has begun.

‘Putting Crewe First’ says that the site should be used as a convenient town centre car park, until it is needed for redevelopment, to encourage shoppers back into the town, after the four week lockdown closure of all non-food shops.

November 12, 2020
Leighton Hospital charity launches “Merry Mile” virtual festive fundraiser

Leighton Hospital charity launches “Merry Mile” virtual festive fundraiser

Leighton Hospital’s charity has launched a virtual festive fun run as a way for people to safely raise money during lockdown.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, normally holds a festive “Merry Mile” in Crewe’s Queens Park every December.

November 12, 2020
Latest expansion of Park View Business Centre and Cafe unveiled

Latest expansion of Park View Business Centre and Cafe unveiled

Park View Business Centre between Nantwich and Whitchurch has completed and achieved full occupancy of its latest office development.

Five new tenants have been attracted to the area and alongside the new Park View Café, it brings the next phase of expansion work complete.

November 12, 2020
Nurse facing eight murder charges over baby deaths at Cheshire hospital

Nurse facing eight murder charges over baby deaths at Cheshire hospital

A nurse has been charged with eight counts of murder and 10 of attempted murder at The Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire.

Cheshire Police said tonight that the Crown Prosecution Service has “authorised them to charge a healthcare professional” in connection with an investigation into a number of baby deaths at the hospital.

November 11, 2020
Jon Gold

Nantwich entrepreneur launches new insurance business in town

Nantwich Town chairman and entrepreneur Jon Gold is launching a new business which he brought to “life” during lockdown.

Jon, who runs a successful music retail operation, used his spare time during the pandemic developing a new vision for his “Broking Group” business offering protection for firms, individuals and families.

November 11, 2020
Big-hearted Nantwich pupils raise funds for Foodbank and Georgy’s Fight

Big-hearted Nantwich pupils raise funds for Foodbank and Georgy’s Fight

Big-hearted pupils at Millfields Primary School in Nantwich have been hard at work raising funds for two great causes this term!

Pupils and their families have held a series of fundraising activities in aid of the Nantwich Foodbank and Georgy’s Fight.

November 11, 2020
Cheshire East recycling centres could face axe amid budget cuts

Cheshire East recycling centres could face axe amid budget cuts

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Recycling sites across Cheshire East are under threat as the council looks to make savings ahead of the contract’s renewal.

CEC Cabinet members voted to launch a consultation on plans to close some of the borough’s eight recycling centres.

November 11, 2020
Plea to Nantwich residents to take litter home as bins left overflowing

Plea to Nantwich residents to take litter home as bins left overflowing

Nantwich residents are being urged to take litter home after these pictures emerged of overflowing litter and dog poo bins in the town.

Bins near the Nantwich Aqueduct, Mill Island and near Nantwich Lake off Shrewbridge Road were all seen overflowing with piles of rubbish and poo bags littered around them.

November 10, 2020
Bentley Motors chiefs to crackdown on staff clogging up streets

Bentley Motors chiefs to crackdown on staff clogging up streets

Bentley Motors chiefs have vowed to crackdown on staff parking on local streets close to the Crewe site amid road closures from next week.

The company is to close sections of Sunnybank Road and Pyms Lane from November 16 as part of bigger plans to develop the campus.

November 10, 2020