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Countess of Wessex helps Tarporley War Memorial Hospital celebrate 100 years

Countess of Wessex helps Tarporley War Memorial Hospital celebrate 100 years

Staff, trustees and volunteers at Tarporley War Memorial Hospital in Cheshire welcomed Sophie, Countess of Wessex, to mark its 100th anniversary.

The hospital first opened in a former residential property on Park Road, Tarporley in 1919 as a memorial to those who died in the First World War.

October 24, 2019

Ed Byrne@ If I’m Honest at Crewe Lyceum

Join TV favourite Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children in his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy A TV household name, in the past year Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo (Host, BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The[Read More…]

October 24, 2019
Merger of Cheshire’s clinical commissioning groups approved

Merger of Cheshire’s clinical commissioning groups approved

NHS England / Improvement has formally approved the merger of Cheshire’s four NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups into one.

Accountable Officer Clare Watson received confirmation that NHS South Cheshire, NHS Eastern Cheshire, NHS Vale Royal and NHS West Cheshire will become the first CCGs in Cheshire and Merseyside to merge on April 1 2020.

October 23, 2019

Reaseheath College Christmas Fair

Get into the Christmas spirit with a visit to Reaseheath College this winter! On Saturday 30th November, there will be a day of festive fun at Reaseheath College, with an Etsy South Cheshire Christmas Market and a Christmas Food and Drink Festival being held on campus. You will be able to purchase Christmas plants and sustainably grown Christmas trees as[Read More…]

October 23, 2019
Reaseheath students’ insect home receives Royal seal of approval

Reaseheath students’ insect home receives Royal seal of approval

Animal Management students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich have received royal approval after they built a palatial home for insects.

The students modelled “Bug’ingham Palace” on the Queen’s London residence and built it from packing cases, wood offcuts, chicken wire, branches and foliage from native trees.

October 23, 2019
Five Nantwich youngsters chosen to switch on town’s Christmas lights

Five Nantwich youngsters chosen to switch on town’s Christmas lights

Five inspirational Nantwich youngsters have been chosen to switch on the town’s Christmas lights next month.

Mayor Cllr Arthur Moran said he was inundated with nominations after revealing his plans for this year’s switch on event on November 15.

October 23, 2019
Late night levy plan could be reviewed by Cheshire East councillors

Late night levy plan could be reviewed by Cheshire East councillors

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East borough chiefs are being asked to reconsider a decision not to introduce a “late night levy” to bring in additional cash for police and the council.

Councils have had the power to implement a late night levy since 2011 – meaning an additional fee would be charged to licenced premises that can sell alcohol between midnight and 6am.

October 22, 2019
Five-year transport plan hints at Sunday and night-time parking fees in Nantwich

Five-year transport plan hints at Sunday and night-time parking fees in Nantwich

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Parking charges across Cheshire East must be made fairer, councillors have warned, after a new five-year plan hinted at more fees.

Members of Cheshire East Council have approved the local authority’s local transport plan for up to 2024.

October 22, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage Autumn quiz on October 27

Nantwich Museum to stage Autumn quiz on October 27

Nantwich Museum’s Autumn Quiz Night in aid of museum funds will take place from 7.30pm this Sunday October 27 at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club in Willaston.

October 22, 2019
Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display November 2

Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display November 2

The Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display takes place on Saturday November 2.

The event starts from 6.30pm at the Eric Swan Sports Ground/Brittles Pavilion off Church Lane, behind Wistaston Church Lane Academy.

October 22, 2019
Tributes paid to former Willaston Parish Council chair Maurice Jones

Tributes paid to former Willaston Parish Council chair Maurice Jones

Tributes have been paid to former Crewe & Nantwich Mayor and Willaston Parish Council chair Maurice Jones who has died.

Maurice was Chairman of Willaston Parish Council from 2011 until May this year.

October 21, 2019
Annual Memorial Quiz to take place in Wistaston

Annual Memorial Quiz to take place in Wistaston

The annual Wistaston Memorial Hall ‘Quiz Night’ for the Fred Lorimer trophy takes place on Tuesday October 22.

Quizzing starts from 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane.

October 21, 2019
Nantwich Town to host National League strugglers AFC Fylde in FA Cup

Nantwich Town to host National League strugglers AFC Fylde in FA Cup

Nantwich Town will host AFC Fylde in the FA Cup 1st Round Proper after tonight’s draw.

The Dabbers will be happy with a home tie and will fancy their chances at the Weaver Stadium.

October 21, 2019