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Three big housing schemes near Leighton Hospital set for approval

Three big housing schemes near Leighton Hospital set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Three planning applications for a total of 808 homes near Leighton Hospital have been recommended for approval.

Each scheme relates to parcels of land off Minshull New Road and Flowers Lane close to the hospital in Crewe.

June 25, 2024
Nantwich stages General Election hustings for eight candidates

Nantwich stages General Election hustings for eight candidates

By Jonathan White
A General Election hustings for Crewe & Nantwich constituency took place inside St Mary’s Church in Nantwich last night.

The traditional hustings was chaired by Paul Boniface, who welcomed the audience and  introduced the candidates by name and party.

June 25, 2024
LETTER: Platoon seeks Nantwich veteran for reunion

LETTER: Platoon seeks Nantwich veteran for reunion

Dear Editor,
I am on a search for a Nantwich military man Kevin Ormes, the brother of Yvonne Ormes.

My names is Robert King and I joined the military in 1967 in Folkestone Kent, Kevin was in my Platoon and he joined the Cheshire Regiment.

June 25, 2024
Are eSports really sports?

Are eSports really sports?

The debate surrounding whether eSports qualify as “real” sports is a contentious and multifaceted issue that has garnered significant attention in recent years.

On one side of the argument are proponents who assert that eSports deserve recognition as legitimate sports due to their competitive nature, skill requirements, and global popularity.

June 24, 2024
Young Traders scoop awards after successful Nantwich event

Young Traders scoop awards after successful Nantwich event

Talented young entrepreneurs aged from 12 to 30 helped make the first Nantwich Young Traders event a big success.

The traders took part in the town square on Saturday, giving the judges a tough task to select the winners.

June 24, 2024
Bus fare reductions for young users across Cheshire East

Bus fare reductions for young users across Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to extend fare reductions to 16 to 19-year-olds and introduce a multi-operator ticket to increase bus use.

The new ticketing schemes are just two of the initiatives which will be funded by nearly £3.5m awarded as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

June 24, 2024
Nantwich man arrested over sexual communications with child

Nantwich man arrested over sexual communications with child

A man has been arrested in Nantwich on suspicion of engaging in sexual communications with a child, police have confirmed.

Social media posts over the weekend reported that a man had been investigated by online groups over the alleged sexual activity.

June 24, 2024
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to hold “Open Door” event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to hold “Open Door” event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club will hold their free to enter Open Doors event on July 5-6.

It will take place in the Village Hall, on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury, from 7pm to 9pm on July 5 and 10am to 4.30pm on July 6.

June 24, 2024
Nantwich environment campaigners join Westminster protests

Nantwich environment campaigners join Westminster protests

Environmental campaigners from Nantwich joined thousands of others to protest outside Westminster at the weekend.

Members of Sustainable Nantwich group were in London as part of the “Restore Nature Now” protest.

June 24, 2024
Embracing tech: How older people are spending more time online

Embracing tech: How older people are spending more time online

To allow you a brief peek behind the curtain, a recent conversation with a friend provided me with the inspiration to write this piece.

In passing we got to discussing my 68-year-old father-in-law and what he was doing over the bank holiday weekend.

June 24, 2024
Nantwich ultra-runner raises thousands in 24-hour charity challenge

Nantwich ultra-runner raises thousands in 24-hour charity challenge

By Jonathan White
Nantwich ultra-runner Paul Dean has completed a gruelling 24-hour challenge to raise more than £3,500 for Cancer Research UK.

Paul, a father and teaching assistant from Nantwich, started his epic run on Friday at 6pm and completed a 4.5-mile loop circuit, around the streets of Willaston and Wistaston, every hour up to 5pm the following day.

June 24, 2024
Right at Home South Cheshire awarded 5-star status

Right at Home South Cheshire awarded 5-star status

Nantwich-based care firm Right at Home South Cheshire has been awarded 5-star Employer Status for the 2nd consecutive year in an independent survey.

The award is a result of anonymous carer satisfaction survey results, and run by independent research company WorkBuzz.

June 24, 2024
New parking charges across Cheshire East from July 8

New parking charges across Cheshire East from July 8

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
New parking charges which will see a hike in current fees on most Cheshire East Council car parks will come into force on July 8.

The new charges were voted through by the council’s highways and transport committee in January.

June 23, 2024