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Bingo club in Hough is relaunched after two years

Bingo club in Hough is relaunched after two years

A long standing charity bingo club that had been running in Hough Village for more than two years has been relaunched.

Crewe and Nantwich Conservative MP candidate Dr Kieran Mullan stepped in to help Celia Brown and family relaunch the club.

June 14, 2019
Riot Act comes to Crewe Lyceum as part Pride Festival

Riot Act comes to Crewe Lyceum as part Pride Festival

A powerful theatre piece exploring the history of the LGBTQ rights movement will visit South Cheshire as part of a UK tour.

Riot Act embarks on a Pride season tour and comes to Crewe Lyceum on Thursday June 27 for one performance only.

June 14, 2019
Alpraham villagers battle to fix drains on crumbling Cheshire road

Alpraham villagers battle to fix drains on crumbling Cheshire road

Villagers say they have been fighting for authorities to fix blocked drains which have flooded their pothole-ridden road for almost four years.

Families on Hilbre bank in Alpraham say Cheshire East Council and water companies have not carried out essential repairs on a section of the route.

June 13, 2019
Can technology resolve the parking crisis in the UK?

Can technology resolve the parking crisis in the UK?

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There are millions of vehicles in the UK, and most of them are parked more than 90% of the time.

That is a lot of vehicles that need space in a country that is not friendly to parked vehicles.

June 13, 2019
St Oswald’s to stage first ever “Worleston Car Derby”

St Oswald’s to stage first ever “Worleston Car Derby”

St Oswald’s Primary School is to stage the village’s first ever Worleston Car Derby to help raise funds for an all-weather track.

The Worleston Car Derby will take place in the school grounds at 1pm on June 22.

June 13, 2019
Cllr David Marren

Nantwich councillor expelled by local Conservative party for leader attack

Nantwich Town councillor David Marren has been expelled by his party for comments he made about lack of action over travellers on Barony Park.

June 13, 2019
Flood Warning and Alert for Weaver in Nantwich as heavy rain hits South Cheshire

Flood Warning and Alert for Weaver in Nantwich as heavy rain hits South Cheshire

The public is being warned about high rivers and flooded roads and pavements as heavy rain is set to continue in South Cheshire over the next 24 hours.

An official Flood Warning – which states “immediate action is required” – is in place on River Weaver in Nantwich, as of 6.30pm tonight (June 12).

June 12, 2019
Emerging Futures charity in South Cheshire launches volunteer appeal

Emerging Futures charity in South Cheshire launches volunteer appeal

A South Cheshire charity has issued an appeal for more volunteers to help out those in need.

Emerging Futures (EF), established in 2014, works with homeless people, rough sleepers, offenders, and people with mental health problems or substance dependencies who are at risk of homelessness.

June 12, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith latest drop-in sessions

Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith latest drop-in sessions

Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith will be available for members of the public to drop in over the next two weeks.

On Friday June 14 there is a Drop-In Surgery at Breeden House in Crewe 1.30pm – 3pm.

June 12, 2019
Malbank School bids for expansion to take in 120 more students

Malbank School bids for expansion to take in 120 more students

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich is set to expand to cater for 120 extra students.

Cheshire East Council has given permission for the school on Welsh Row to expand, with work expected to begin later this year.

June 12, 2019
Cledford Hall considered again for transit travellers site

Cledford Hall considered again for transit travellers site

By Stephen Topping
Cledford Hall is again being considered as a transit site for gypsies and travellers as Cheshire East Council deals with a rise in illegal encampments.

Cheshire East Council gained planning permission for a transit site at Cledford Hall, in Middlewich, back in 2015 – but that lapsed last year after no work had begun on the site within three years.

June 12, 2019

PARTY IN THE LANE 4 CHARITY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Party in the Lane 4 Music Festival will be held on Saturday 15th June 2019. The event is for Charity with monies going to St Luke’s Hospice by entrance donations and a Raffle in aid of NW Air Ambulance. The event is held at Oak Cottage, Wybunbury Lane, Stapeley, CW5 7HH. There are some excellent Raffle Prizes, including 2 tickets[Read More…]

June 11, 2019
Plastic free shop The Store to open in Nantwich

Plastic free shop The Store to open in Nantwich

A new shopping experience is being launched in Nantwich which will be completely free from single-use-plastic.

The Store, a new grocery outlet, will offer everyday items including fresh produce, toiletries, household products and confectionery, as well as eco-friendly alternatives.

June 11, 2019