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RSPCA appeal after cygnet killed by dog at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA appeal after cygnet killed by dog at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA staff have made a plea to dog owners in Nantwich to keep pets on a lead after a cygnet was attacked and killed by Nantwich lake.

This is the shocking image of the cygnet which was brought to RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich earlier today.

October 7, 2021
Former Cheshire East mayor donates part of allowance to charities

Former Cheshire East mayor donates part of allowance to charities

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s former mayor has donated part of his allowance to charity and foodbanks after holding the post for two years.

For the first time, Cheshire East had the same mayor for two years because of the Covid pandemic.

October 7, 2021
South Cheshire primary schools stage “Harvest Festival” for Foodbanks

South Cheshire primary schools stage “Harvest Festival” for Foodbanks

Five South Cheshire schools are keeping the “Harvest Festival” tradition alive and helping to collect items for local Foodbanks in the process.

Primary schools in Shavington, Wistaston, Wheelock, Leighton and Congleton are part of the Learning for Life Partnership Academy Trust.

October 7, 2021
Nantwich Paralympic hero Andy Small earns Mornflake backing

Nantwich Paralympic hero Andy Small earns Mornflake backing

Nantwich Paralympic hero Andy Small was given a VIP welcome by Mornflake in Crewe where he visited the firm’s new shop and received a surprise presentation.

The wheelchair racer, who scooped gold in Tokyo this summer, was presented with a hamper of his favourite Mornflake oats, a branded sweatshirt and donation to his racing kit as he trains for the World Para Athletics Championships in Japan next summer.

October 6, 2021
Ghost-hunter Yvette Fielding launches debut story book in Nantwich

Ghost-hunter Yvette Fielding launches debut story book in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Yvette Fielding has launched her debut ghost story book at a sold-out event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

She was interviewed by author Katherine Woodfine about her new book “The House in the Woods”, which is the first of a new series for readers aged 11 years and over.

October 6, 2021
Nantwich to unveil “Tree of Light” for Christmas remembrance

Nantwich to unveil “Tree of Light” for Christmas remembrance

Nantwich Town Council is to launch its “Tree of Light” again this year offering residents a chance to remember loved ones at Christmas.

People are invited to make a donation of £5 to dedicate a bauble on the town square’s Tree of Light to a loved one or a special cause.

October 6, 2021
Reaseheath College apprentice scoops national honour

Reaseheath College apprentice scoops national honour

An outstanding Reaseheath College apprentice who studied while suffering a serious illness has been recognised with a national accolade.

Lucy O’Rourke, a Construction Plant Mechanic Apprentice who works for Sunbelt Rentals, received the Judges Special Award at the Construction Plant-hire Association “Stars of the Future Awards 2021”.

October 6, 2021
Rotting food uncollected as CEC refuse teams hit by staff shortage

Rotting food uncollected as CEC refuse teams hit by staff shortage

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Rotting food has been left in garden waste bins in parts of Cheshire East where fortnightly collections have been missed because of a lack of staff.

Cllr Rachel Bailey (Audlem, Con) has called on the council’s audit and governance committee to look at how waste food is collected and how the scheme operates to see if anything can be done.

October 5, 2021
Nantwich showjumper wins at Derbyshire equestrian event

Nantwich showjumper wins at Derbyshire equestrian event

Nantwich showjumper Grace Wallace has won the Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Rounds at Eland Lodge Equestrian.

Grace was competing against nine others in the 1.05m track and she claimed first place on Victoria Wallace’s 13 year-old bay mare Ilena VD Bisschop.

October 5, 2021
Crewe & Nantwich Jnr Academy beat rivals Sandbach 19-0

Crewe & Nantwich Jnr Academy beat rivals Sandbach 19-0

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC’s under 16s earned a deserved 19-0 victory over their neighbours and rivals Sandbach.

In a hotly contested encounter at the Vagrants, Crewe and their visitors were evenly matched but the hosts’ defence came out on top.

October 5, 2021
Nantwich Concert Band return to action in November

Nantwich Concert Band return to action in November

Nantwich Concert Band are teaming up with a primary school choir for a performance in Nantwich next month.

The concert will take place with Stapeley Broad Lane School choir at Nantwich Civic Hall on November 6.

October 5, 2021
FEATURE: How to avoid dangerous debt for your business

FEATURE: How to avoid dangerous debt for your business

Falling into debt is something that you want to avoid at all costs as a business.

Sometimes, this is unavoidable, but often you will find that it is possible to prevent falling into dangerous debt but it will require careful management and ongoing effort.

October 5, 2021
Knives and cannabis found after teenagers detained in Nantwich

Knives and cannabis found after teenagers detained in Nantwich

Police found knives and cannabis after detaining a group of teenagers in Nantwich town centre.

One 16-year-old boy was pursued by officers after trying to flee the scene after the group were stopped on Swine Market.

October 5, 2021