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Nantwich clubs and groups benefit from community funding

Nantwich clubs and groups benefit from community funding

Clubs and groups in Nantwich have benefited from a community fund grant scheme run by a developer.

A new triathlon club, a Scout group, a health and wellbeing charity and a befriending scheme are three of the organisations supported by Redrow’s latest £5,000 community fund.

October 6, 2020
Cheshire East Council warning to tenants as ban on evictions ends

Cheshire East Council warning to tenants as ban on evictions ends

Cheshire East Council has warned tenants that a Government ban on evictions during the Covid-19 pandemic has come to an end.

Government guidance strongly advises landlords not to commence or continue eviction proceedings without a very good reason.

October 6, 2020
Old skate park which closed

Residents unhappy at closure of Nantwich skate and cycle park

Nantwich residents have hit out at the closure of a skate and cycle park which authorities say has had to be shut “on safety grounds”.

The area within Barony Park in Nantwich is used by scores of youngsters playing on their skateboards and bikes, but has fallen into disrepair in recent weeks.

October 5, 2020
Nantwich Town game postponed after player tests positive for Covid-19

Nantwich Town game postponed after player tests positive for Covid-19

Nantwich Town’s midweek clash against Gainsborough has been postponed after a Dabbers player tested positive for Covid-19 virus.

A number of players underwent tests yesterday after some reported feeling unwell after their FA Cup victory against Barwell on Saturday.

October 5, 2020
Cheshire East spends nearly £1.4 million on agency workers

Cheshire East spends nearly £1.4 million on agency workers

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
More than £1.3 million was spent on agency social workers by Cheshire East Council last year.

A Freedom of Information request to the council shows that officials sanctioned a £1,370,528 spend on agency social workers in the 2019-20 municipal term.

October 4, 2020
RSPCA sounds horse welfare warning amid 84 incidents in Cheshire

RSPCA sounds horse welfare warning amid 84 incidents in Cheshire

RSPCA has voiced fears a recession will bring “welfare catastrophe” for horses after responding to 84 horse incidents in Cheshire during lockdown.

The charity is bracing itself for an influx of sick and abandoned horses following the pandemic
that will cripple resources.

October 4, 2020
Nantwich Town step closer to FA Cup 1st Round with victory over Barwell

Nantwich Town step closer to FA Cup 1st Round with victory over Barwell

By Liam Price
Joe Mwasile’s first half goal against Barwell was enough to see Nantwich Town through to the Third Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup for the fourth time in the last five seasons.

October 4, 2020
Crewe town centre revamp moves closer as demolition set to start

Crewe town centre revamp moves closer as demolition set to start

Partners involved in the major revamp of Crewe town centre have welcomed announcements and milestones which they say take the town a step closer to a future vision.

Demolition of the vacant shops at the Royal Arcade site will start to take place in mid-October.

October 2, 2020
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club stages finals day

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club stages finals day

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) staged its annual Finals Day on the two courts behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

Bill Heath (WJTC Chairman) presented the trophies outdoors to the winners.

October 2, 2020
Nantwich Town unveils new sponsor signing

Nantwich Town unveils new sponsor signing

Nantwich Town have unveiled a new sponsor in local company Nantwich Refrigeration Services.

The firm is now sponsoring the Man of the Match (MOTM) award for the rest of the 2020-21 season.

October 2, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust raises £30,000 for beaver project

Cheshire Wildlife Trust raises £30,000 for beaver project

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has raised £30,000 needed to build beaver-proof fencing as part of a project to reintroduce the animal in the county. The Trust now has funds required for the fence at the 4.5 hectare enclosure near Hatchmere in Delamere. Contractors have already made a start preparing for the arrival of a pair of beavers. It is part of[Read More…]

October 2, 2020
British GT 2020 - Round 3 - Brands Hatch, UK
World Copyright: Nick Dungan / Beadyeye

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt gears up for Snetterton weekend

Silver Cup challenger Jordan Witt aims to keep his 2020 title ambitions on track in the penultimate event of the British GT Championship season at Snetterton this weekend.

Nantwich man Witt is fourth in the class standings ahead of the two one-hour races at the Norfolk track.

October 2, 2020
Nantwich Fire Station to host virtual open day on October 3

Nantwich Fire Station to host virtual open day on October 3

Nantwich residents can find out about the lifesaving work of their local firefighters – without leaving the comfort of their own homes.

Nantwich Fire Station will be hosting its first ever virtual open day tomorrow (Saturday October 3).

October 2, 2020