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Councillors call for Crewe station regeneration even if HS2 pulled

Councillors call for Crewe station regeneration even if HS2 pulled

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors insist regeneration around Crewe train station must be kept as a priority even if the next prime minister pulls the plug on HS2.

Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board unanimously endorsed the latest draft of the Crewe Hub area action plan.

July 14, 2019
32% cars fail MOT in North West under new tests

32% cars fail MOT in North West under new tests

New research shows 32% of vehicles in Cheshire and North West are failing the new MOT tests.

Yet, the 68% pass rate is one of the highest in the UK, according to the study by breakdown cover provider Green Flag.

July 13, 2019
Nantwich Town captain Caspar Hughes

Nantwich Town kick off season at home to Gainsborough

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town will start the new 2019/20 season at home to Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday August 17.

This is followed with two successive away fixtures, with trips to Buxton on Tuesday August 20 and Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday August 24.

July 13, 2019
Vision for Crewe South transformation to go before public

Vision for Crewe South transformation to go before public

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A vision to transform south Crewe will be put to the public later this month.

Members of Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board were given a glimpse of the future for the area around Crewe railway station at a meeting as they endorsed the latest draft of the Crewe Hub area action plan.

July 13, 2019
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ready for British title fight

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ready for British title fight

Nantwich boxing star Nathan Gorman says he is “100%” fully prepared for his eagerly-anticipated British heavyweight showdown with Daniel Dubois.

And that’s despite Gorman’s preparations disrupted by having his two-year-old son in hospital seriously ill, and the birth of his daughter just this week!

July 12, 2019
New Stoma service launches for Nantwich patients

New Stoma service launches for Nantwich patients

A new stoma service has been launched to benefit Nantwich patients.

The Specialist Nursing, Assessment and Prescription Service (SNAPS), run by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, will provide local stoma patients with direct access to specialist support and a prescribing hub for stoma products.

July 12, 2019
Acton youngster crowned art champion in schools contest

Acton youngster crowned art champion in schools contest

An Acton pupil has been crowned champion in a competition to find Cheshire’s best young artists.

Finn Gilding, of Acton Academy in Nantwich, was crowned overall primary school winner for his “Colourful Birds” watercolour piece.

July 12, 2019

Marie Curie South Cheshire fundraising walk

For the past few years Marie Curie South Cheshire Support Group have held a walk in the local area, and this year is no exception! This year’s walk starts at The Shady Oak, Tiverton at 10.15 am on 10th August and follows a route of 8 miles along quiet lanes, through pleasant farmland, woods and returns via the canal towpath.[Read More…]

July 12, 2019
Nantwich salon boss issues warning after attempted theft

Nantwich salon boss issues warning after attempted theft

The boss of a Nantwich salon has warned other outlets in the town after an attempted distraction theft by two men.

The incident happened at the Coco beauty salon on Mill Street when two men described as “foreign” in appearance entered the store.

July 12, 2019
Cheshire East go ahead to buy land for A500 dualling scheme

Cheshire East go ahead to buy land for A500 dualling scheme

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Council chiefs have been given the all-clear to take all action necessary to buy the land needed for two major roadbuilding projects, including the A500 dualling.

Cheshire East Council’s cabinet agreed that compulsory purchase powers could be used for the A500 dualling scheme near Crewe as well as the Middlewich eastern bypass.

July 11, 2019
Travellers served with Section 77 on Barony Park in Nantwich

Travellers served with Section 77 on Barony Park in Nantwich

A Section 77 notice has been served on the latest group of travellers to set up an unauthorised encampment on Barony Park in Nantwich, authorities said.

Nantwich Town Council was told tonight (July 11) that the notice means they have to leave by tomorrow evening or face court action.

July 11, 2019
RSPCA Stapeley Grange summer fair proves a hit

RSPCA Stapeley Grange summer fair proves a hit

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual ‘Summer Fair, Dog and Ferret Show’ at RSPCA Stapeley Grange near Nantwich.

The family-friendly, fund-raising event took place during the London Road centre’s 25th anniversary year.

July 11, 2019
Reaseheath College students in Nantwich honoured at awards cermonies

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich honoured at awards cermonies

Students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich were honoured at awards ceremonies held over two days.

Staff, parents and friends celebrated the success of more than 1,200 Further Education (FE) students who achieved technical qualifications and skills this year.

July 11, 2019