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REVIEW: The Gang Show at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Gang Show at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
South West Cheshire Scouts presented the Gang Show this week at Crewe Lyceum.

The cast of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers produced a wonderful show packed full of music, song and comedy.

May 5, 2024
Labour’s Dan Price wins Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election

Labour’s Dan Price wins Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election

Labour candidate Dan Price has won the election to become Cheshire’s next Police and Crime Commissioner.

Mr Price, a former Warrington councillor, won 48.1% of the votes, polling 86,279.

May 4, 2024
Crewe man charged with shoplifting in Nantwich store

Crewe man charged with shoplifting in Nantwich store

A man from Crewe has been charged with a shoplifting offence at a convenience store on Middlewich Road in Nantwich.

Police were called out to an incident on Saturday April 20 amid a report of a male who had stolen items from the convenience store in Nantwich

May 4, 2024
Nantwich residents air concerns over new car wash plans

Nantwich residents air concerns over new car wash plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a car wash on vacant land near Nantwich Town’s stadium have sparked noise and environmental concerns as well as traffic-related fears.

A total of 34 residents – mainly neighbours – have objected to the proposal earmarked for land which is sometimes used as an overspill car park on match days.

May 4, 2024
Work on new Nantwich Costa Coffee shop reveals copper ceiling

Work on new Nantwich Costa Coffee shop reveals copper ceiling

Workers refurbishing a Nantwich building set to be the new Costa Coffee outlet have uncovered this amazing copper ceiling.

The developers have been stripping out the former M&Co outlet on High Street.

May 4, 2024
LETTER: Exposing Cheshire East’s financial “Elephant in the Room”

LETTER: Exposing Cheshire East’s financial “Elephant in the Room”

Dear Editor,
In 2019, Children’s Services had a £1.6 million surplus.

However, the Labour-Independent administration has since accrued Special Needs debts of £90 million, which if not addressed will rise to £1.2billion by 2031.

May 4, 2024
Brine Leas pays tribute to headteacher David Cole who died

Brine Leas pays tribute to headteacher David Cole who died

Staff and governors at Brine Leas School in Nantwich have issued a heartfelt tribute to headteacher David Cole, who died five days ago.

Mr Cole, who had been at the school on Audlem Road for 24 years, died suddenly aged 52 on Sunday night at his home in Willaston.

May 3, 2024
July completion date for highways scheme around Leighton Hospital

July completion date for highways scheme around Leighton Hospital

The completion of the long-running and often criticised road infrastructure works around Leighton Hospital will not be finished until at least July.

Cheshire East Council confirmed today that the North West Crewe Package highways scheme is in the final stages of works.

May 3, 2024
JDL mini market comes to Nantwich town centre May 4

JDL mini market comes to Nantwich town centre May 4

Nantwich town centre will host a family artisan market on the town square tomorrow (Saturday May 4) between 9am-3pm.

It is being run by Nantwich resident Claire Lloyd, who set up JDL Mini Markets three years ago.

May 3, 2024
Popular series of summer concerts returns to St Mary’s in Nantwich

Popular series of summer concerts returns to St Mary’s in Nantwich

The popular series of summer lunchtime concerts held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich returns next week.

Each Thursday, there will be live performances by singers and musicians at the church.

May 3, 2024
Calm bags available at Everybody leisure centres in Cheshire East

Calm bags available at Everybody leisure centres in Cheshire East

New “Calm Bags” are now being provided in 16 Everybody’s leisure centres across Cheshire East, including Nantwich.

It’s part of a scheme with Ruby’s Fund to help neuro-diverse people using the leisure facilities.

May 3, 2024
Worker health and wellness: Promoting balance in industrial environments

Worker health and wellness: Promoting balance in industrial environments

When you’re the owner of a manufacturing or construction company, you might be worried about how you’re going to keep your workers safe and well in this traditionally dangerous environment.

May 2, 2024
Leighton Hospital “Frailty Unit” marks one-year milestone

Leighton Hospital “Frailty Unit” marks one-year milestone

Leighton Hospital’s Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU) has celebrated its first year since opening, marking a significant milestone for the teams involved.

The unit opened in April 2023 and is focussed on preventing hospital admission by supporting local communities’ most vulnerable patients to get better.

May 2, 2024