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READER’S LETTER: Democracy is casualty of CEC committee plans

READER’S LETTER: Democracy is casualty of CEC committee plans

Dear Editor,

Now we know the truth…

Cllr James Nicholas campaigned and was even one of the prime architects to organise a petition for removal of the cabinet system and replace it with a committee system.

April 7, 2021
St Mary’s Church, Acton lays on series of Easter 2021 events

St Mary’s Church, Acton lays on series of Easter 2021 events

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton, near Nantwich, organised several events over the sunny Easter weekend.

On Good Friday, visitors to the church enjoyed an Outdoor Service, an Easter Trail and an Easter Garden.

April 7, 2021
READER’S LETTER:  Restore damaged grass verges in Crewe

READER’S LETTER: Restore damaged grass verges in Crewe

Dear Editor,
I would like to thank Ben Wye for publicising the policy of ‘Putting Crewe First’ on grass verges. (Letters 31/3/21)

Our policy is “Restore the very many damaged grass verges and protect them. Or turn them into hard standing to provide more off street parking. Residents will be allowed to choose what they want.”

April 7, 2021
“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” raises £1,200 for charities

“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” raises £1,200 for charities

By Jack Beresford
Sales of the “The Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town FC” have raised a massive £1,200.

Proceeds from sales have now been donated to two charities supporting NHS and care staff who have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

April 7, 2021
Four-year-old Nantwich stroke survivor’s 26-mile fundraiser

Four-year-old Nantwich stroke survivor’s 26-mile fundraiser

A four-year-old Stroke survivor from Nantwich has completed an amazing 26-mile challenge to raise charity funds.

Big-hearted Orlah Maudsley, from Barbridge, completed the final mile of her challenge on Thursday at Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich.

April 6, 2021
Hack Green Secret Bunker secures Government grant to stay open

Hack Green Secret Bunker secures Government grant to stay open

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich is to receive £75,324 in the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.

The museum, off Coole Lane, Baddington, is one of around 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

April 6, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Support open local businesses as lockdown eases

READER’S LETTER: Support open local businesses as lockdown eases

Dear Editor,
Numerous Nantwich pubs, restaurants, and cafes with outdoor spaces can open for outdoor drinking and dining as lockdown continues to ease from Monday April 12.

April 6, 2021
FEATURE: What’s behind the recent rise of Cardano?

FEATURE: What’s behind the recent rise of Cardano?

Based on market cap alone, Cardano is now the world’s third-biggest cryptocurrency.

Although currently, it receives less media attention than its rivals Bitcoin and Ethereum however this could soon change.

April 5, 2021
Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner

Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner

A Wistaston artist who donated a sculpture to her village has been named as the latest “Local Legend” winners by The Cat FM.

Sandie Wilson received her “Baked by Gill” Cat Cake and Local Legend certificate from presenter David Foulkes.

April 5, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday league season null and voided

Crewe Regional Sunday league season null and voided

The 2020-21 Crewe Regional Sunday league season has been null and voided, officials have confirmed.

A number of clubs had expressed concern over the number of games to be played and the impact on players.

April 5, 2021
Nantwich Library launches new e-reading service

Nantwich Library launches new e-reading service

Cheshire East libraries including Nantwich have launched a new app called BorrowBox, which allows residents to read e-books and listen to audiobooks at any time.

By downloading the ‘BorrowBox’ app on digital devices, people will be able to access best-selling titles 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

April 5, 2021
Crewe to pilot country’s first dual use Covid-19 testing site

Crewe to pilot country’s first dual use Covid-19 testing site

Cheshire East Council is trialling a dual use Covid-19 testing site in Crewe – the first of its kind in the country.

From tomorrow, the existing walk-through testing site in Crewe will become dual use for two weeks from April 6-19

April 5, 2021
Netflix series filmed at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich proves big hit

Netflix series filmed at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich proves big hit

By Jonathan White
A Netflix eight-part drama series partially filmed in Nantwich, is already one of the most popular shows in the UK.

‘The Irregulars’  was released on March 26, follows a gang of misfits who investigate a series of supernatural crimes in Victorian London for Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes.

April 5, 2021