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400 years to repair Cheshire East’s crumbling roads, says highways boss

400 years to repair Cheshire East’s crumbling roads, says highways boss

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Repairing Cheshire East’s roads will take a staggering 400 years if the investment from government continues at the same rate.

That’s the claim made by the chair of the highways committee at Cheshire East Council, Cllr Craig Browne.

September 24, 2021
South Cheshire residents urged to join Cancer Research “Race for Life”

South Cheshire residents urged to join Cancer Research “Race for Life”

People across South Cheshire are being urged to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in October.

The charity’s events are returning to the area but with socially distanced measures to keep participants safe.

September 23, 2021
Leighton Hospital unveils £663 million redevelopment plans

Leighton Hospital unveils £663 million redevelopment plans

Ambitious plans for the £663 million redevelopment of Leighton Hospital have moved a step closer today.

A bid for funding has now been formally submitted to the Department of Health and Social Care.

September 22, 2021
Plans for parking charges in ‘free’ towns scrapped by Cheshire East

Plans for parking charges in ‘free’ towns scrapped by Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to introduce parking charges in towns where it is currently free, have been controversially scrapped by Cheshire East Council.

If approved, charges would have been introduced in Middlewich, Alsager, Holmes Chapel, Sandbach and other towns in line with Nantwich, Crewe, and Macclesfield.

September 22, 2021
Willaston councillor lodges police complaint over hate crime incident

Willaston councillor lodges police complaint over hate crime incident

A Willaston councillor has officially complained to Cheshire Police after being told to wait FIVE days before giving a statement about a homophobic assault he suffered.

Cllr Craig Bailey has written to Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, saying the response shows a “lack of seriousness in tackling hate crime.

September 21, 2021
Nantwich girl, 3, climbs Snowdon for hospital that saved baby sister

Nantwich girl, 3, climbs Snowdon for hospital that saved baby sister

A Nantwich girl who climbed Snowdon just days before her 3rd birthday, has helped to raise money for the hospital which saved the life of her little sister.

Little Flossie Smith battled for five and a half hours to reach the Welsh mountain’s summit in aid of Leighton Hospital’s NICU.

September 20, 2021
Beam Heath Trust “claims day” to take place on September 29

Beam Heath Trust “claims day” to take place on September 29

The Beam heath Trust “Claims Day” will take place at the St Mary’s Parish Hall in Nantwich on Wednesday September 29.

Claimants of Beam Heath dividends have two sessions to make claims, between 3pm and 4.30pm and between 6pm and 7pm

September 20, 2021
Nantwich primary school’s vegetable crop is un-beet-able!

Nantwich primary school’s vegetable crop is un-beet-able!

Primary school pupils in Nantwich are enjoying a bumper crop of vegetables planted by the Year 6 class who left in the summer.

Senior members of the Millfields Primary School gardening club have left behind a legacy under the tutelage of site manager Mr Cornes.

September 20, 2021
Nantwich DJs fundraiser boosts kidney cancer charity

Nantwich DJs fundraiser boosts kidney cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A fundraising Nantwich Northern Soul/Motown All Dayer involving 11 DJs and more than 240 people has helped raise thousands for cancer charity.

The event was organised by father and son Dave and Steve Pointon to raise money for “Kidney Cancer Support Network”.

September 19, 2021
Willaston councillor may quit after homophobic abuse by youths

Willaston councillor may quit after homophobic abuse by youths

A Willaston councillor says he may quit after suffering a second homophobic assault in the village.

Cllr Craig Bailey says he and his partner Wayne were verbally abused by two youths.

September 18, 2021
‘On demand’ rural bus service to launch between Nantwich and Audlem

‘On demand’ rural bus service to launch between Nantwich and Audlem

A new on-demand rural bus service is being launched to cover south of Nantwich connecting Audlem and other villages.

The Cheshire East Council “go-too” pilot scheme is aimed at tackling rural isolation.

September 18, 2021
Planet Doughnut to open new store in Nantwich town centre

Planet Doughnut to open new store in Nantwich town centre

Doughnut fans are in for a sweet treat – Planet Doughnut is to open a new store in Nantwich town centre.

The company, which already has a store in Shrewsbury and Chester, will be taking over the outlet being vacated by sandwich and coffee bar Bloom & Bo on Pillory Street.

September 17, 2021
Welsh Row to re-open – but major gasworks to be extended

Welsh Row to re-open – but major gasworks to be extended

Welsh Row in Nantwich is set to re-open next week – but major gasworks taking place look to continue for longer than anticipated.

Bosses at Cadent said the road would be re-opened from September 20, but under traffic lights near the junction of Queens Drive.

September 17, 2021

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