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Nantwich Town Ladies distribute Christmas food hampers

Nantwich Town Ladies distribute Christmas food hampers

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies players teamed up to help distribute hampers to care homes in Nantwich and Crewe and a Foodbank in Crewe.

The items were donated by kind-hearted players and staff and decoratively packaged.

December 20, 2020
Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

A Nantwich mum of two’s debut children’s story book became an Amazon best-seller on the same day it was launched online.

During lockdown, Sarah Mellor, 31, was inspired by her own personal struggle with anxiety and depression, which saw her turn to writing and illustrating.

December 20, 2020
Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by higher league Hereford FC

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by higher league Hereford FC

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town were unlucky today to be knocked out of the FA Trophy to higher league Hereford FC.

A second-half goal by the visitors’ striker Kyle Finn was the difference as the Dabbers more than matched their National League North opponents in front of 433 supporters.

December 19, 2020
Nantwich headteachers appeal for help to deliver mass Covid testing

Nantwich headteachers appeal for help to deliver mass Covid testing

Headteachers in Nantwich are appealing for volunteers to help them carry out mass Covid testing when secondary schools return in January after the Christmas break.

Brine Leas and Malbank heads David Cole and John Harrison today contacted all parents to launch the appeal.

December 18, 2020
Opera company sings praises of South Cheshire sponsors

Opera company sings praises of South Cheshire sponsors

Clonter Opera has heaped praise on its long-term sponsors Mornflake as it raises the curtain on an exciting programme for 2021.

Support from the South Cheshire breakfast company helped the Swettenham Heath opera theatre secure a £100,000 Cultural Recovery Grant mitigating the huge loss of ticket revenue during the pandemic.

December 18, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Plea for support from British Heart Foundation

READER’S LETTER: Plea for support from British Heart Foundation

Dear Editor
For many people Christmas is usually a time for catching up with friends, raising a glass and embracing loved ones.

But this Christmas will look very different for most families across the UK, including those sadly affected by heart and circulatory diseases.

December 18, 2020
FA Trophy preview: Nantwich Town v Hereford FC

FA Trophy preview: Nantwich Town v Hereford FC

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town will welcome Vanarama National League North side Hereford FC to the Optimum Pay Stadium tomorrow (Dec 19) as the sides face off in the Third Round of the Buildbase FA Trophy.

December 18, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Plea from Chair of Cheshire Fire Authority

READER’S LETTER: Plea from Chair of Cheshire Fire Authority

Dear Prime Minister,

I write to you following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement in the Spending Review regarding a pay freeze for public sector workers outside of the NHS.

December 17, 2020
Brine Leas in Nantwich

Nantwich headteacher hits out at Government plans over staggered January return

A Nantwich headteacher has hit out at Government announcements to “stagger” the return of secondary schools in January. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the plans today – on the day schools break up for a two-week Christmas holiday. Mr Williamson said secondary schools and colleges will “operate a staggered return, offering all non-exam year groups full-time remote education, as close[Read More…]

December 17, 2020
Commemorative bench in Nantwich removed as “beyond repair”

Commemorative bench in Nantwich removed as “beyond repair”

A commemorative bench in Barony Park in Nantwich has been removed for good as it is “beyond repair”.

The James Calendar Hayes circular seat was presented to the park back in 1975 to commemorate its 100th birthday.

December 17, 2020
Councillors push through 20mph “restrictions” scheme for Cheshire East roads

Councillors push through 20mph “restrictions” scheme for Cheshire East roads

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Councillors have voted to approve “the principle of introducing 20mph speed restrictions where appropriate” in Cheshire East towns following farcical scenes.

Members debated the motion during the authority’s full council meeting yesterday (December 16) — the third to be held virtually.

December 17, 2020
Cheshire East Conservative councillors lose bid for free parking over Christmas

Cheshire East Conservative councillors lose bid for free parking over Christmas

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Conservative councillors withdrew plans to suspend parking charges in “council-owned car parks” for the borough’s towns

Conservative group leader Cllr Janet Clowes proposed a motion to introduce free parking after 3pm in the authority’s council car park over Christmas in an effort to encourage residents to ‘shop local’.

December 17, 2020
Popular Barbridge calendar created by residents goes global!

Popular Barbridge calendar created by residents goes global!

By Hannah Youds

Barbridge residents have helped put their quiet village on the world map with a popular new calendar.

The project has been spear-headed by local photographer John Doherty, who hopes the calendar will spread the beauty of the village to those living outside the area.

December 16, 2020