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Stormtrooper raises much-needed smiles in Nantwich

Stormtrooper raises much-needed smiles in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A man dressed as a stormtrooper has been strolling around Nantwich to raise morale during the global pandemic.

Andrew Hayter, from Nantwich, has been seen walking through his town during his daily exercise walk and whilst walking his dog to spread smiles instead of worry.

October 28, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Lockdowns “killing far more” than Covid virus

READER’S LETTER: Lockdowns “killing far more” than Covid virus

Dear Editor,
On the 14/10, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our strategy is to suppress the virus, supporting the economy, education & the NHS until a vaccine makes us safe.”
This is another blatant, bare-faced lie from Hancock.

October 28, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby players tackle new charity challenge

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby players tackle new charity challenge

Players and coaches from Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby squad are set to tackle a new challenge – 56,000 burpees in aid of cancer charity!

All 28 players and coaches are teaming up to complete 2,000 burpees EACH throughout November, which works out around 66 burpees per day.

October 28, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant out of luck at Snetterton meeting

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant out of luck at Snetterton meeting

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant found himself in the wars and out of luck at Snetterton in a British Touring Car Championship meeting to forget.

He had hoped to close the gap on the top five but found himself on the receiving end of collisions in each race, scuppering his chances of a top result.

October 28, 2020
Beechmere aftermath

New care facility to replace Beechmere is approved by Cheshire East

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A replacement for the fire-destroyed Beechmere Care Facility in Crewe has been approved by Cheshire East councillors.

Members granted planning permission for the new building, which will sit on the same site with the same 132 bedrooms, and a number of fire safety improvements compared to its predecessor.

October 28, 2020
Wistaston youngsters help Rotary mark World Polio Day

Wistaston youngsters help Rotary mark World Polio Day

Two Wistaston youngsters helped the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver mark World Polio Day.

Nicholas Lees, 9, and Sophie Lees, 7, pupils at Berkley Academy, planted crocus corms in the Ward 1 garden at Leighton Hospital which has been renovated by Rotary members.

October 28, 2020
Police target lorry drivers in Cheshire road safety operation

Police target lorry drivers in Cheshire road safety operation

More than 70 offences were recorded during a police operation targeting lorry drivers on Cheshire’s busy roads.

Dozens of “Traffic Offence Reports” were issued to drivers using motorways and main A roads across the county.

October 28, 2020
More than 500 children in care in Cheshire East borough

More than 500 children in care in Cheshire East borough

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
More than 500 children in Cheshire East are now being cared for by the council, latest figures show.

A Freedom of Information request to the authority reveals 535 youngsters are designated “looked after children” by CEC, with 269 aged 12 or over.

October 28, 2020
Missed bin collections trebled in 12 months in Cheshire East, figures show

Missed bin collections trebled in 12 months in Cheshire East, figures show

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Missed bin collections in Cheshire East almost trebled last year.

A Freedom of Information request to the council showed 21,340 collections were missed in 2019-20, compared to 7,182 the year before.

October 27, 2020
Villagers fight to save historic pub near Nantwich

Villagers fight to save historic pub near Nantwich

Residents have launched a petition to save a historic pub in a village near Nantwich.

Plans have been submitted to turn The Nags Head in Haughton, a 17th Century Grade II listed pub, into residential properties.

October 27, 2020
Nantwich Town team up with Crewe Alex to back Rashford campaign

Nantwich Town team up with Crewe Alex to back Rashford campaign

Nantwich Town have teamed up with League One neighbours Crewe Alexandra to support Marcus Rashford’s campaign and provide food parcels for families.

The Dabbers have opened up their Optimum Pay Stadium on Waterlode as a collection point for food parcels for any families struggling this half-term.

October 27, 2020
The Cat FM event raises more than £3,000 for hospital charity

The Cat FM event raises more than £3,000 for hospital charity

By Jonathan White
Crewe and Nantwich community radio station The Cat FM has presented £3,058 to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity for their Lost Little Ones baby bereavement suite appeal.

The money was raised at a “Sunday Night at the Lyceum” variety show organised by The Cat.

October 27, 2020
Boris Johnson - pic under creative commons Photo_ Annika Haas (EU2017EE)

READER’S LETTER: Government “waging war” against British people

Dear Editor,
I read our MP’s justification for voting down the extension of meal vouchers during the half term holiday with interest.

October 27, 2020