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Cheshire East urges care home visitors to be patient with staff

Cheshire East Council chiefs are urging people visiting relatives to work with care home staff and protect vulnerable residents.

Some care homes in the borough remain closed to visitors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

December 13, 2020
Nantwich Town battle to 2-1 friendly win over Hanley Town

Nantwich Town battle to 2-1 friendly win over Hanley Town

By Jack Philip
Nantwich Town won an arranged friendly against Hanley Town 2-1 as both clubs prepare for FA Trophy and FA Vase games respectively.

The Dabbers started the game excellently and after just six minutes they took the lead.

December 12, 2020
RSPCA Stapeley Grange cared for more than 30 cats last Christmas Day

RSPCA Stapeley Grange cared for more than 30 cats last Christmas Day

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in Nantwich cared for 32 animals last Christmas Day.

And this year staff fear that number could increase due to the financial strain of the Coronavirus.

December 12, 2020
Nantwich hairdresser helps spread Christmas cheer to water charity

Nantwich hairdresser helps spread Christmas cheer to water charity

A long-established Nantwich salon has raised a sizeable sum for charity thanks to the generosity of townspeople.

A sponsored walk planned by Steven Burgin and staff on Hospital Street couldn’t go ahead due to lockdown.

December 12, 2020
Shoppers in Nantwich town centre

Nantwich Christmas shoppers warned amid purse thefts rise

Police are urging Christmas shoppers to be vigilant following purse thefts in Nantwich, Sandbach, Crewe and Northwich.

December 11, 2020
Matt Tyrer

Cheshire East Public health chief urges patience over vaccine roll out

Cheshire East Council’s Director of Public Health has urged residents to be patient as the Covid-19 vaccine roll out gets underway.

The much-anticipated vaccine began to be issued this week to the most vulnerable groups as well as frontline care workers.

December 11, 2020
Lorry and cement mixer collision closes busy A51 near Nantwich

Lorry and cement mixer collision closes busy A51 near Nantwich

A driver was seriously injured today after a lorry and cement mixer collided on the busy A51 near Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The accident happened at around 7am on Main Road, and the cement mixer careered into a field by the side of the road as a result of the crash.

December 11, 2020
Car crashes into house in accident on busy Nantwich road

Car crashes into house in accident on busy Nantwich road

A car has ploughed into a house on Welsh Row in Nantwich.

Witnesses saw the incident unfold at around 8pm tonight (December 10).

December 10, 2020
Town councillors clash over 42.5% Council Tax rise for Nantwich residents

Town councillors clash over 42.5% Council Tax rise for Nantwich residents

Nantwich residents are facing a 42.5% rise in their Town Council tax base after councillors voted through a controversial budget plan tonight (December 10).

It means all properties facing a £1 per week increase in the town council portion of their bill from April 2021.

December 10, 2020
Cheshire East councillors vote to ditch Cabinet and move to committee

Cheshire East councillors vote to ditch Cabinet and move to committee

Cheshire East Council councillors have backed a move to a committee system form of governance.

They have voted in favour of replacing the current leader and cabinet model.

December 10, 2020
Nominations sought for Safeguarding & Dignity Awards in Cheshire East

Nominations sought for Safeguarding & Dignity Awards in Cheshire East

Residents in Cheshire East are being encouraged to nominate people for the Safeguarding & Dignity Awards.

The awards are run by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Children’s Safeguarding Partnership in Cheshire East.

December 10, 2020
Death of man found in Nantwich house not suspicious, say police

Death of man found in Nantwich house not suspicious, say police

The death of a man found in a Nantwich house is not being treated as suspicious, say police.

Officers found the man, in his 50s, at a property on London Road in Nantwich.

December 10, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Help Macmillan Cancer’s #ReachOut Christmas campaign

READER’S LETTER: Help Macmillan Cancer’s #ReachOut Christmas campaign

Dear Editor,

Christmas is a time for making people feel special, to #ReachOut to those you know and those you don’t and to those who are especially vulnerable living with cancer.

December 9, 2020