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Campaigners launch formal complaint as Barony Park endures 10th unauthorised camp

Campaigners launch formal complaint as Barony Park endures 10th unauthorised camp

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Urgent action is being demanded to prevent unauthorised traveller sites springing up at Barony Park in Nantwich – after it was hit by its 10th encampment this year.

August 7, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage 18th century school workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage 18th century school workshops

An eighteenth century school is the theme for workshops for children, which will take place at Nantwich Museum on August 21-22.

August 6, 2019
Nurse recruitment drive in Cheshire hires 40 new staff

Nurse recruitment drive in Cheshire hires 40 new staff

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A much-needed recruitment drive for new nurses in Cheshire is beginning to bear fruit.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is expecting to have welcomed 40 nurses from India by the end of the year – more than double the number it previously expected to hire.

August 6, 2019
Traveller transit site for Cheshire East “not set in stone”

Traveller transit site for Cheshire East “not set in stone”

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Cabinet councillors insist plans for a transit site at Cledford Hall are “not yet set in stone” and they will listen to what residents think.

August 6, 2019
Tea Chest Cafe Sue retires from Nantwich Market

Tea Chest Cafe Sue retires from Nantwich Market

Sue Goodwin, owner of the Tea Chest Café in Nantwich Market, has hung up her apron for the last time.

Sue has been running the café for more than 12 years.

August 5, 2019
Disabled NHS staff in Cheshire face more abuse, figures show

Disabled NHS staff in Cheshire face more abuse, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Disabled staff at Mid Cheshire Hospitals are more likely to be harassed or abused in work than their non-disabled colleagues, new figures have revealed.

August 5, 2019
Stapeley Grange appeals for washing liquid to treat oiled birds

Stapeley Grange appeals for washing liquid to treat oiled birds

Stapeley Grange RSPCA staff are appealing for washing liquid appeal after influx of
oiled birds into the Nantwich centre.

They need the liquid to treat up to 20 geese which were admitted after getting covered in dumped oil in a river canal.

August 5, 2019
Black Lion - pic by JThomas, creative commons licence

Historic Black Lion pub in Nantwich closes

One of Nantwich’s oldest pubs, The Black Lion, has closed down and staff made redundant, it has emerged.

August 4, 2019
Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with Stourbridge in pre-season clash

Nantwich Town draw 1-1 with Stourbridge in pre-season clash

By Jonathan White
A goal in each half split the teams as Nantwich Town drew with BetVictor Southern Premier Central League side Stourbridge FC.

It was the Dabbers penultimate pre-season friendly at the Weaver Stadium yesterday (August 3)

August 4, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Time to transfer Barony Park to Nantwich town council

Readers’ Letters: Time to transfer Barony Park to Nantwich town council

Dear editor
Travellers on the Barony Park again
The end of July not only brought with it an abundance of rain, sufficient to cause the cancellation of the Nantwich show, but also the ninth unauthorised encampment on the Barony Park this year.

August 4, 2019
Cheshire East Council finance chief defends £21 million B&Q deal

Cheshire East Council finance chief defends £21 million B&Q deal

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s top finance officer insists the authority balanced risk with reward when deciding to buy Crewe’s B&Q for more than £20 million.

August 2, 2019
The Goldhawks to perform TOMMY at Crewe Lyceum

The Goldhawks to perform TOMMY at Crewe Lyceum

Acclaimed band The Goldhawks head out on a major UK theatre tour performing The Who’s legendary album TOMMY, including a show at Crewe Lyceum.

August 2, 2019
Reaseheath College chairman awarded honorary graduate by Keele

Reaseheath College chairman awarded honorary graduate by Keele

The chairman of Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been awarded an honorary graduate by Keele University.

David Pearson has more than 40 years’ experience of working in the NHS both locally and internationally.

August 2, 2019