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LETTER: Will someone have to die before the potholes are repaired?

LETTER: Will someone have to die before the potholes are repaired?

Dear Editor,
Will someone have to die before the potholes are repaired?

Police only detect 6% of crime….a record LOW. Less than 6% of potholes in Cheshire East are repaired.

March 12, 2024
LETTER: Chancellor’s Budget was a “confused exercise”

LETTER: Chancellor’s Budget was a “confused exercise”

Dear Editor,
What a confused exercise the Chancellor’s Budget turned out to be, pointing in all directions.

He claimed to have cut taxes, but because of the stealth tax increases he and Rishi Sunak introduced earlier, the record level of tax will increase not decrease.

March 12, 2024
Cllr Janet Clowes

LETTER: Leisure centre rhetoric offers no guarantees

Dear Editor,
Last November, I robustly challenged the Labour-led administration’s plans to cut four “shared leisure centres” aligned with four of our high schools.

After further public consultation, I attended Monday’s E&C Committee meeting where it must be said, important progress had been made.

March 12, 2024
Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

A Nantwich hairdressing salon is supporting a cancer survivor as she bids to win a major beauty title.

Anya Hynes, a client at Steven Burgin Hairdressing on Hospital Street, is raising money for Cancer Research UK as she prepares to compete in Ms Great Britain.

March 11, 2024
How to choose the right family car for your budget

How to choose the right family car for your budget

Choosing the right family car involves careful thought. Your lifestyle needs, budget constraints and long-term financial goals play important roles in your decision.

If you have young children, it’s also worth thinking about how their needs might change as they grow up.

March 11, 2024
Nantwich dog rescue centre appeals for volunteers for DIY project

Nantwich dog rescue centre appeals for volunteers for DIY project

A Nantwich dog rescue centre is appealing for residents to roll up their sleeves and help with some DIY at their volunteer open weekend.

Our Safe Haven kennels will be hosting two open days on March 23rd and 24th between 10am and 4pm.

March 11, 2024
Drivers injured in two-vehicle road crash at Tarporley

Drivers injured in two-vehicle road crash at Tarporley

Drivers were injured after two vehicles crashed on the busy A51 Nantwich Road in Tarporley today.

The incident happened at around 8.30am, and fire crews were called to free one of the drivers from the wreckage.

March 11, 2024
Bunbury Village Day to celebrate “Aqua Fest” theme

Bunbury Village Day to celebrate “Aqua Fest” theme

This year’s Bunbury Village Day will take place on Saturday June 8, celebrating the wonders of water with an “Aqua Fest” theme.

The theme was inspired in a year which marks the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.

March 11, 2024
Everybody Leisure installs self-test blood pressure machines

Everybody Leisure installs self-test blood pressure machines

Leisure centres across South Cheshire have had self-testing blood pressure machines installed.

The centres, run by Everybody Health & Leisure, now the testing service for free at Crewe Lifestyle Centre as well as others in Congleton, Holmes Chapel and Macclesfield.

March 11, 2024
Cooper Buckley beat Willaston White Star to go top

Cooper Buckley beat Willaston White Star to go top

Cooper Buckley beat Willaston White Star 2-4 to move to the top of the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

Cooper Buckley led 1-3 at half-time, with the White Star goal coming from Joel Hind.

March 10, 2024
Nantwich Town Women make it lucky 13 in commanding win

Nantwich Town Women make it lucky 13 in commanding win

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women hammered Macclesfield Town Ladies FC 13-1 in the Quarter-Final of the Challenge Cup at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers dominated play from the first whistle, keeping up their brilliant recent form.

March 10, 2024
Bluebell Wood At Combermere Abbey

Combermere Abbey bluebell walks and house tours return

Combermere Abbey is opening up to run its popular Bluebell Walks and guided tours in 2024.

Visitors can explore Combermere by booking onto a tour of the house or a late spring trip to see the bluebells in its ancient woodlands.

March 9, 2024
Armed police carry out dramatic raid on Nantwich house

Armed police carry out dramatic raid on Nantwich house

Armed police and dog teams were seen raiding a house in Nantwich amid dramatic scenes last night.

It happened on Davenport Avenue at around 9pm when police cordoned off the road at the Barony Park end and Manor Road end.

March 9, 2024