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Vaccine decisions for Cheshire East children in care

Vaccine decisions for Cheshire East children in care

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is deciding on a case by case basis if children in the council’s care should be given the Covid vaccine if birth parents do not consent.

Annemarie Parker, head of service for cared for children and care leavers, told a corporate parenting committee that the local authority sought consent from the parents of cared for children aged 12 to 15.

November 4, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Academy star joins Sale Sharks

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Academy star joins Sale Sharks

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC U17s star Adam Deegan has been invited to join the academy of Premiership side Sale Sharks.

Adam secured his place in Sale’s Academy U17s after trials over the summer following involvement in the Sale DPP programme over the last couple of years.

November 4, 2021
Take That Experience heads to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Take That Experience heads to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Courtney Davies
Relight your fire with the Take That Experience at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre this November.

The UK’s number 1 tribute to Take That are performing at the Lyceum Theatre on November 24 as part of their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.

November 3, 2021
Nantwich Choral Society to stage concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Choral Society to stage concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Choral Society is back in action and will stage a live performance at St Mary’s Church on November 13.

It is the first concert of a “new era” for the society, and will start at 7.30pm.

November 3, 2021
Planet Doughnut boss delighted at Nantwich opening

Planet Doughnut boss delighted at Nantwich opening

The boss of Planet Doughnut has hailed the welcome they have received after opening a new outlet in Nantwich.

The company’s new store on Pillory Street opened for the first time on Friday – and customers were queuing down the road.

November 3, 2021
Primary school pupils collect for Foodbank at Harvest events

Primary school pupils collect for Foodbank at Harvest events

Children across South Cheshire have been busy collecting tins, packets and cartons of food for local Foodbanks.

Youngsters in the Learning for Life Partnership in Cheshire East held Harvest Assemblies at the start of October.

November 3, 2021
CEC seeks residents’ views for parks and green spaces

CEC seeks residents’ views for parks and green spaces

Cheshire East Council is seeking the views of residents to update its municipal parks strategy.

Parks and green spaces have become more integral to our daily lives in improving mental and physical health and wellbeing.

November 3, 2021
Tarporley shop team raise £2,000 in colleague’s memory

Tarporley shop team raise £2,000 in colleague’s memory

Two members of SPAR’s team in Tarporley have run the Race for Life in memory of a former colleague – raising more than £2,000 in the process.

Kim Holden, 54, and Penny Kenyon, 52, who are both shop assistants at the SPAR store, completed the 10k Delamere Forest Cancer Research UK Race For Life in memory of former colleague Alison Lightfoot.

November 2, 2021
Nantwich Town game at home to Gainsborough postponed

Nantwich Town game at home to Gainsborough postponed

Nantwich Town’s home game against Gainsborough Trinity tonight (November 2) has been postponed due to floodlight failure.

The failure has occurred at the far side of the Optimum Pay Stadium off Waterlode.

November 2, 2021
Acton residents object to Dorfold Park Showground licence bid

Acton residents object to Dorfold Park Showground licence bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 30 residents have objected to an application for a premises licence at the Dorfold Park Showground which hosts the historic Nantwich Show.

Dorfold Hall Events Ltd has applied for a premises licence for regulated entertainment and alcohol for the showground on Chester Road, Acton.

November 2, 2021
Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death

Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death

Detectives investigating the death of a 54-year-old have charged a man with murder.

Andrew Guy was found dead at an address in Buerton on Sunday 17 October.

November 2, 2021
FEATURE: How is artificial intelligence changing these five industries?

FEATURE: How is artificial intelligence changing these five industries?

Technology is growing at an exponential rate.

Smart devices are integrated into our everyday activities – from your home’s heating system to the coffee machine.

November 1, 2021
Cheshire Crime Commissioner unveils new plan to fight crime

Cheshire Crime Commissioner unveils new plan to fight crime

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
A crackdown on county lines gangs and improving confidence in policing were among the priorities unveiled in the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Plan.

Conservative John Dwyer officially presented the plan alongside the force’s Chief Constable Mark Roberts today (November 1).

November 1, 2021