By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Head teachers impacted by Cheshire East Council’s decision to scrap its school meals service should consider a not-for-profit model such as one which operates in Liverpool, a Crewe councillor said.
The council’s loss-making catering service is due to close next April, leaving 87 schools looking for alternative providers.
Cheshire Police are urging people to be vigilant after a number of “purse dipping” incidents in Cheshire East.
During the past few weeks there have been three incidents where people have reported their purses stolen from their bags.
Nantwich Cricket Club’s flying start to the season continued as the first team had another weekend of double success at Whitehouse Lane.
Put into bat by skipper Ray Doyle, Oxton CC looked set for a decent total as Henry Dobson (66) helped them reach 132-2.
A Wybunbury man has been arrested after an alleged road rage incident which closed the A500 Shavington bypass.
The incident involved the driver of a lorry and a driver of a Mercedes at the roundabout of the A500 Shavington turn off.
Organisers of summer concert weekend Deva Fest at Cholmondeley Castle have announced new additions to its line-up for 2024.
Set against the backdrop of Cholmondeley Castle, Deva Fest takes place from August 8-11.
Directors of Nantwich Food Festival have hailed their 2024 event sponsors at an event at The Cheese Shop in the town.
Chris Farrall, Festival Chair, acknowledged the great contribution sponsors make to the festival which will take place on Aug 30-Sept 1 this year.
A tree in Nantwich town square was chopped down and removed because it was diseased.
Many residents vented their anger at the loss of the tree, taking to social media.
Two Crewe and Nantwich youngsters have won a competition to see their designs on the side of Boughey Distribution trucks.
It was part of a road safety competition for their colleagues’ families and local schools Calveley Primary Academy and Highfields Primary Academy.
Nantwich Walking Football Ladies team has scooped the silver cup by winning the Cheshire festival final against Stockport.
The victory comes just two years since the ladies team was founded
Cheshire East Council has elected its new mayor for the borough.
Councillor Marilyn Houston, who represents Crewe West, was handed the chain of office by outgoing mayor Rod Fletcher as part of the ceremony in the Tenants’ Hall at Tatton Park.
By Jonathan White
The son of a true war hero was special guest during the Marbury Merry Days Spitfire Flypast.
John Wojda’s father Zbigniew ‘Adam’ Wojda was a Polish Spitfire pilot and instructor during the Second World War.
Dear Editor,
As we head towards the second half of 2024, there are a variety of scenarios for the domestic political scene.
A general election has to take place before January 2025.
Rail passengers in Nantwich and surrounding area will face disruption over the May Bank Holiday weekend with Network Rail works scheduled between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
Essential track renewals are being carried out near Wem station and users are urged to check before they travel.
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