GENERAL ELECTION: Eddisbury result, Edward Timpson (CON) elected
Edward Timpson has been elected as Eddisbury MP for the Conservative Party.
Mr Timpson polled 30,095 votes, beating his nearest opponent Labour’s Terry Savage who secured 11,652.
Other News
Cheshire East Council acting chief executive to quit and take up new role
By Kenny Lomas, local democracy reporter
The acting chief executive at Cheshire East Council, who was due to be made permanent next Thursday, is quitting to take on a new role in St Helens.
Candidates for the permanent chief executive position were interviewed by Cheshire East’s staffing committee in November.
Norovirus bug forces Brine Leas school in Nantwich to close
The norovirus winter sickness bug is sweeping through a Nantwich school, forcing it to close.
Brine Leas Academy headteacher David Cole made the rare decision to shut the school tomorrow (December 13) after consulting with health chiefs.
Audlem St James first school in Cheshire to earn NHS Gold Award
Audlem St James Primary School has become the first school in Cheshire to successfully achieve an NHS Gold Self Care Award.
The award is part of a programme by NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to promote the benefits of self care in local communities.
Cheshire Police drink drive campaign “pleads” with motorists
A police officer is pleading with road users in Nantwich not get behind the wheel after having an alcoholic drink or taking drugs this Christmas.
A hard-hitting month-long campaign by Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service aims to educate and target drink/drug drivers.
Tarporley BTCC star Tom Oliphant stays with BMW for 2020 season
Rising motor racing star Tom Oliphant will remain with reigning champions Team BMW for the 2020 British Touring Car Championship.
The Tarporley-born driver will again be behind the wheel of one of their all-conquering BMW 330i M Sport.
Nantwich Town Council plans 7.5% hike in its council tax
Nantwich residents face a 7.5% hike in their town council portion of the council tax bill – to help fund new initiatives like a new Town Ranger.
The authority also wants to increase council tax to bump up its reserves to a projected £193,000.
Nantwich Museum to stage “sing-a-long” Christmas concert
Nantwich Museum is staging a Drop-in Sing-a-long concert of Christmas music by the Wistaston Singers 11am-12pm Saturday December 21.
The museum shop will be open offering goods including Christmas cards, other greeting cards, games, toys, souvenirs, craft work including jewellery.
Cheshire College – South & West rated “Good” by Ofsted
Cheshire College – South & West has been rated “Good” in its latest Ofsted inspection.
It was the first full inspection since South Cheshire College and West Cheshire College merged in March 2017.
Plans for 13 new “rapid response units” to cut deaths on Cheshire roads
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Thirteen new rapid response rescue units could soon be introduced across Cheshire including one in Nantwich in an effort to cut the number of deaths on the county’s roads.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secure vital 8-22 win away at Newcastle
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC secured a vital win at Newcastle to move clear of the relegation zone in Midlands 2 West (North).
A fairly even start allowed fly-half Creighton (pictured) to exchange penalties with his opposite number 3-3.
Busy Main Road at Worleston to close for a week
The busy B5074 Main Road in Worleston near Nantwich is to close for a week for patching work.
The closure between 9.30am and 3.30pm will impact on hundreds of drivers and all those accessing Reaseheath College entrances on Main Road.
Cheshire opera duo Belle Voci to perform in Bunbury
Cheshire’s acclaimed Belle Voci opera duo – who took ITV’s The Voice by storm – are returning to Bunbury to perform.
Emily Burnett and Sophie Rowland first came together in the village near Nantwich and will be back on December 14 to celebrate Christmas with a festive spectacular.
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