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CBD Shilajit: Natural remedy for boosting energy and reducing stress

CBD Shilajit: Natural remedy for boosting energy and reducing stress

In today’s fast-paced world, finding natural ways to boost energy and reduce stress has become a priority for many.

One unique combination gaining attention is CBD Shilajit.

October 15, 2024
Sustainable Nantwich to hear local farm’s biodigestion scheme

Sustainable Nantwich to hear local farm’s biodigestion scheme

A farm worker will be guest at a Sustainable Nantwich event this week to outline their renewable energy operation.

Hannah Thommason, from Aston Lower Hall Farm, on Dairy Lane in Aston Juxtra Mondrum, will be appearing at The Leopard’s “The Post Room” to give a talk at 7pm this Wednesday.

August 20, 2024
Solar farm could supply new Leighton Hospital’s energy

Solar farm could supply new Leighton Hospital’s energy

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s solar farm at Crewe may be able to supply energy to the rebuilt Leighton Hospital in the future, a councillor has said.

The 4.1mw farm was built to provide the majority of the electricity required by the council’s compost plant at Leighton, which is operated by a contractor Biowise.

June 17, 2024
FEATURE: How to beat workday fatigue

FEATURE: How to beat workday fatigue

It’s normal to feel tired or sluggish during the workday, especially after lunch or mid-afternoon.

Workday fatigue can sap your productivity and make you feel restless or irritable.

May 8, 2024
CEC councillors to consult residents on street light switch off plans

CEC councillors to consult residents on street light switch off plans

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents in Cheshire East will be asked for views on the street light switch-off plans proposed by the council to save energy and costs.

The CEC highways and transport committee has voted unanimously to go out to consultation on the switch-off plan.

July 22, 2023
Two Nantwich schools first to launch renewable energy scheme

Two Nantwich schools first to launch renewable energy scheme

A £3.5m renewable energy scheme is underway at two Nantwich primary schools.

Acton CE Primary Academy and Calveley Primary Academy are the first schools in the North West to benefit from heat extracted through boreholes, in a drive to reduce their environmental impact.

June 15, 2023
FEATURE: How to reduce your business water usage and overall bill

FEATURE: How to reduce your business water usage and overall bill

On the 1st of April 2023, business water prices increased across Britain, affecting all-sized businesses.

Water rates only increase once a year, and this year it will exceed 10% for most companies because rising energy costs have heavily impacted the water industry.

April 4, 2023
FEATURE: Why are energy prices rising?

FEATURE: Why are energy prices rising?

The cost of energy has been on a dramatic upward trajectory over the last year or so, with consequences that have been felt across the broader economy.

The government saw fit to intervene to get the UK through the winter, with a lower energy cap to replace the one set by Ofgem.

March 13, 2023
LETTER: Extra £4.4m Household Support Fund for CEC is welcome

LETTER: Extra £4.4m Household Support Fund for CEC is welcome

Dear Editor,
As we all struggle with rising inflation and energy bills, I’m delighted that Cheshire East is to receive a further £4,407,784 of Government Funding to extend the Household Support Fund for another year until 31st March 2024.

This is in addition to the £2.2m of this same grant that Cheshire East Council received from Government for the year 2022-2023, and represents the council’s share of £842 million of additional funding that will be allocated from 1st April to help the most vulnerable households across England.

February 21, 2023
Work to start on large solar farm near Leighton Hospital

Work to start on large solar farm near Leighton Hospital

Cheshire East Council is to start work on a large-scale solar farm near Leighton Hospital which will generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.

The 4.1 megawatt solar farm – enough to power about 1,200 houses – is being built on land next to the composting plant in Leighton Grange Farm in Crewe.

February 13, 2023
LETTER: Why is duel fuel in Cheshire more expensive?

LETTER: Why is duel fuel in Cheshire more expensive?

Dear Editor
I contacted you about this on 14th October 2022 and also copied in our MP asking him to contact Ofgem and provide a comment quickly to his constituents through Nantwich News.

The question was – why Cheshire had to pay for Duel Fuel £121 more than the cheapest area?

February 7, 2023
Nantwich councillors thumbs up to solar panel scheme for Civic Hall

Nantwich councillors thumbs up to solar panel scheme for Civic Hall

Nantwich councillors look set to sign up to a new community solar panel scheme which could save them around £1,400 a year in energy costs.

The scheme, run by not-for-profit Nantwich Mill Community Energy Company (NMCEC), would involve installing solar panels across the roof the Civic Hall on Market Street.

January 17, 2023
New Nantwich energy project to build hydro generators on Weaver

New Nantwich energy project to build hydro generators on Weaver

A new project launched by Nantwich Mill Community Energy Company aims to generate clean and green energy for the town – come rain or shine.

The not-for-profit Community Benefit Society has been awarded £100,000 by the North West Energy Hub’s Rural Community Energy Fund.

November 23, 2022