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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
Competitors get wiggle on at Worm Championships in Willaston

Competitors get wiggle on at Worm Championships in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of competitors took part in the 45th ‘World Worm Charming Championships” in Willaston yesterday.

The event combined with Willaston Primary Academy’s summer fete and took place in the school grounds on Derwent Close.

June 23, 2024
Primary School Town Sports 2024 competition held at Barony

Primary School Town Sports 2024 competition held at Barony

By Jonathan White
Thousands of pupils and parents gathered at the Barony Park in Nantwich for another successful Town Sports event.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in the competition, one of the highlights on the yearly calendar.

June 22, 2024
Ambulance Service honours volunteer for 50 years’ service

Ambulance Service honours volunteer for 50 years’ service

An Audlem woman has been honoured by the North West Ambulance Service after clocking up 51 years’ of voluntary service.

Maureen Barratt has been awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to the Ambulance Service” honour.

June 21, 2024
LETTER: Do councillors care about “inadequate” children’s services?

LETTER: Do councillors care about “inadequate” children’s services?

Dear Editor,
On Tuesday 18th June, the Cared for Children and Care Leavers Committee met, whose remit is to hold the council to account, ensuring the best possible care and support is provided for our most vulnerable children and young adults.

June 21, 2024
Three more join Bentley Motors Environmental Foundation

Three more join Bentley Motors Environmental Foundation

The Bentley Environmental Foundation has celebrated its first anniversary with three new partnerships.

The latest organisations to join the Crewe luxury car-maker’s foundation are Hubbub, Forum for the Future and Renewable World.

June 21, 2024
Young Traders Market set for Nantwich town square

Young Traders Market set for Nantwich town square

A “Young Traders” market will be staged in Nantwich Town Square where organisers hope to unearth the next Alan Sugar!

It’s the first market of its kind to be held in the town tomorrow (June 22) and is organised by Claire Lloyd, of JDL Mini Markets.

June 21, 2024
Nantwich DJ plan to get Dario G anthem in charts

Nantwich DJ plan to get Dario G anthem in charts

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich DJ is hoping to get a classic Dario G dance anthem back into the UK charts in memory of founder Paul Spence who died this week.

Paul, whose hits under his artist name Dario G included Sunchyme and Carnaval de Paris, died at the age of 53 on Monday.

June 21, 2024
Two-car smash in Nantwich caused long delays

Two-car smash in Nantwich caused long delays

A two-vehicle crash on a busy road in Nantwich caused long delays.

The incident happened near the junction of Newcastle Road and Elwood Way in Nantwich at around 3.20pm yesterday (June 20).

June 21, 2024
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a vehicle fire in the Stapeley area of Nantwich last night (June 19)

The incident happened at around 11pm on London Road.

June 20, 2024
Councillors “unaware” of Cheshire East failings in young care leavers

Councillors “unaware” of Cheshire East failings in young care leavers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors were unaware Cheshire East Council was failing some young care leavers because the data they saw painted a different picture, a committee heard.

The council’s children’s services was recently judged to be inadequate by Ofsted.

June 20, 2024