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Four talented artists entertain Christmas shoppers in Nantwich

Four talented artists entertain Christmas shoppers in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Four talented local artists played socially distanced solo sets to entertain Nantwich Christmas shoppers.

The event was set up by Nantwich Morrisons Community Champion Nikki Allen and local community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM.

December 9, 2020
Nantwich Town ease into FA Trophy Second Round with win over Workington

Nantwich Town ease into FA Trophy Second Round with win over Workington

By Liam Price
Scott McGowan scored his first two goals for Nantwich as he helped his side to a 3-1 victory over Workington AFC in the Buildbase FA Trophy First Round.

The Dabbers were dealt an early blow when Matty Devine went down after an innocuous looking challenge and swiftly had to be substituted for Callum Saunders with a suspected dislocated shoulder after just eight minutes.

December 9, 2020
Cheshire Police issue no £10,000 Covid breach fines

Cheshire Police issue no £10,000 Covid breach fines

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police chiefs have praised the public and their officers in following and enforcing Covid-19 laws.

Superintendent Julie Westgate’s comments come after  it emerged not a single £10,000 fine had been dished out by the force.

December 9, 2020
Cheshire East Council launches Budget Consultation Report for 2021 to 2025

Cheshire East Council launches Budget Consultation Report for 2021 to 2025

Cheshire East Council has launched a public consultation on a planned four-year budget from 2021-2025.

And the proposal sets out potential rising Council Tax and cuts as the authority says it faces major costs caused by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

December 8, 2020
Santa’s Grotto replaced by postbox at Nantwich Bookshop

Santa’s Grotto replaced by postbox at Nantwich Bookshop

Santa’s annual Grotto in the attic of Nantwich Bookshop has had to take an enforced year off!

But he plans to return in 2021 – and is inviting youngsters to use his replacement postbox instead to write to him.

December 7, 2020
Specsavers stores across South Cheshire donate to local foodbanks

Specsavers stores across South Cheshire donate to local foodbanks

Specsavers stores across South Cheshire have joined forces to support key Foodbanks in the area.

They join a number of other Specsavers stores across the North West region who have made the same commitment.

December 7, 2020
Lymphoma Action online support group meetings in Cheshire

Lymphoma Action online support group meetings in Cheshire

Lymphoma Action is inviting anyone in Cheshire affected by Hodgkin, non Hodgkin lymphoma or CLL to join their local online support meeting.

In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, the charity has relaunched its monthly support meetings in a virtual format.

December 7, 2020
Wrenbury Primary School wins national community honour

Wrenbury Primary School wins national community honour

Wrenbury Primary School has been crowned winner of the Community Award at the national Business Education Awards.

Delighted staff and children are celebrating after scooping the honour in recognition of a community project the school took part in with Wrenbury Medical Centre and Wrenbury Nursing Home.

December 7, 2020
Nantwich Town beat Winsford 5-1 in friendly match

Nantwich Town beat Winsford 5-1 in friendly match

Nantwich Town returned to action after a four-week lockdown to ease to a 5-1 win over neighbours Winsford United.

The friendly clash was switched to The Optimum Pay Stadium in Nantwich due to a waterlogged pitch at Winsford.

December 6, 2020
Crewe Regional Sunday League teams return to action after lockdown

Crewe Regional Sunday League teams return to action after lockdown

The Crewe Regional Sunday League sprung back into life with lots of goals following four weeks of enforced absence.

In the Premier Division, The Raven went down 4-5 to The Lions, who were just 0-1 ahead at half time.

December 6, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich men and ladies rugby teams in fundraiser success

Crewe & Nantwich men and ladies rugby teams in fundraiser success

Crewe & Nantwich men and ladies teams have been keeping busy – despite not being able to play any games this season!

The men showed their power with a 3,000 press- up challenge, and the ladies displayed amazing fitness with a 2,000-burpees fundraiser.

December 6, 2020
“Drive thru” Weston Christmas Light Display proves major hit

“Drive thru” Weston Christmas Light Display proves major hit

The launch of the Weston Christmas Lights “Drive Thru” has been so popular it’s caused traffic problems!

Local officers had to help with traffic control as cars queued all the way back down Jack Lane.

December 6, 2020
Schoolgirl’s design chosen for MP Kieran Mullan’s Christmas Card

Schoolgirl’s design chosen for MP Kieran Mullan’s Christmas Card

A design by a five-year-old schoogirl has been chosen as the winner of Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan’s Christmas Card design competition.

Jasmine Nugent, a pupil at Dingle Primary School in Haslington, entered her painting of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer as her design.

December 6, 2020