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South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League gets underway

South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League gets underway

The Winter 2020 matches of the South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League began this week, writes Jonathan White.

Teams across Cheshire are participating are Division 1, including Wistaston A, Nantwich A, Hartford A, Congleton A, Cuddington A, Cuddington B, Alsager A, Nantwich A.

October 15, 2020
Nantwich Town Ladies hit Brookvale United for 12!

Nantwich Town Ladies hit Brookvale United for 12!

Nantwich Town Ladies FC scored a Brookvale dozen – rattling in an incredible 12 goals in victory at the Weaver Stadium.

The rout took place when they entertained Brookvale United Ladies FC in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League (Championship East).

October 15, 2020
Sensory charity DSN appoints new Cheshire chief executive

Sensory charity DSN appoints new Cheshire chief executive

Cheshire sensory charity DSN have appointment Mark Lunney as its new chief executive.

Mark, previously the CEO of Age UK Mid Mersey, joins DSN having worked across Merseyside and Cheshire for over seven years supporting older people.

October 15, 2020
READER’S LETTER: It’s to end the lockdowns, Boris

READER’S LETTER: It’s to end the lockdowns, Boris

Dear Editor,

It is time to end the lockdowns.

Anyone who wishes to isolate, whether because they are vulnerable or for other reasons, should be supported in doing so safely.

October 15, 2020
FEATURE: Furnishing Your House on a Budget: A Guide for New Homeowners

FEATURE: Furnishing Your House on a Budget: A Guide for New Homeowners

Buying your first home is undoubtedly an incredible achievement, so if you have just finished the paperwork.

Congratulations. Now that everything is final, it’s time to start thinking about moving in and furnishing your new home.

October 15, 2020
Brine Leas Sixth Form to close again with new Covid case

Brine Leas Sixth Form to close again with new Covid case

Brine Leas Sixth Form in Nantwich has been closed for the second time in a week after another positive Covid case.

The school said they have been informed of a positive Covid-19 case in one of its Year 13 students.

October 15, 2020
Hospice hunt on for Nantwich’s very own star baker

Hospice hunt on for Nantwich’s very own star baker

The hunt is on for Nantwich’s very own home star baker as Hope House children’s hospice launches its Eat Cake Week.

Bakers and cake-lovers are being asked to get out their mixing bowls and put on their aprons during half-term between October 26 to November 1.

October 14, 2020
Health chiefs praise Cheshire GPs response to Covid crisis

Health chiefs praise Cheshire GPs response to Covid crisis

Health chiefs have praised the ongoing response of Cheshire’s GPs and practice staff to the challenge of Coronavirus.

And they have reiterated that general practice is very much “open for business” despite the resurgence of virus cases.

October 14, 2020
Sean Cooke shoots at goal

Nantwich Town FA Cup run ended in defeat at Marine

By Liam Price
Nantwich’s FA Cup journey came to a disappointing end as they fell to a 4-1 defeat to Marine at the Marine Travel Arena.

The hosts got off to the perfect start through Josh Hmami.

October 14, 2020
New Nantwich community health garden gets £5,000 launch boost

New Nantwich community health garden gets £5,000 launch boost

A community garden project in Nantwich to help improve health and well-being, has been given a cash boost from Cheshire East Council’s Covid Recovery Fund.

The Growing Health Community Garden Nantwich is coming to life on two empty allotment plots behind Brookfield Park in Nantwich.

October 14, 2020
School application process opens for 2021 in Cheshire East

School application process opens for 2021 in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has opened school applications for primary and secondary places in September 2021.

Parents are being urged to complete their applications before the deadlines of October 31 for secondary and January 15 for primary.

October 14, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich Labour fears over Cheshire East “Tier 2” status

Crewe & Nantwich Labour fears over Cheshire East “Tier 2” status

Crewe and Nantwich Labour party leaders say they have “deep concern” over the impact of new lockdown measures imposed on Cheshire East.

The borough alongside Cheshire West is being placed into ‘Tier 2’ restrictions from tomorrow (Wednesday Oct 14).

October 13, 2020
Nantwich Town’s FA Cup clash with Marine goes ahead

Nantwich Town’s FA Cup clash with Marine goes ahead

Nantwich Town’s FA Cup third qualifying round will go ahead at Marine tomorrow (October 13) despite an outbreak of Covid among the squad.

The last two games for the Dabbers have been postponed, after four players tested positive for the virus.

October 12, 2020