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Willaston Primary School closes year groups after positive Covid test

Willaston Primary School closes year groups after positive Covid test

Willaston Primary School has sent two year groups home after one of its pupils tested positive for Covid-19.

It’s believed years 3 and 4 have been sent home and those pupils will have to self isolate for two weeks, to return on October 14.

October 2, 2020
Police arrest three in organised drug crime probe in Crewe and Nantwich

Police arrest three in organised drug crime probe in Crewe and Nantwich

Detectives investigating serious drug crime in Crewe and Nantwich say they have arrested three men.

Officers carried out raids on homes in the Stockport area before making the arrests.

October 2, 2020
Weston Christmas Lights Display turns “drive thru” for 2020 due to Covid

Weston Christmas Lights Display turns “drive thru” for 2020 due to Covid

A well-known Christmas Lights display in South Cheshire which has raised tens of thousands of pounds for a children’s hospice, is to be turned into a “drive thru” due to Covid.

Graham Witter has staged the Weston Christmas Lights show at his family’s farm for the past seven years, raising well over £100,000 in aid of Donna Louise Hospice.

October 1, 2020
Cheshire East Council applies for more “enforcement powers” from Government

Cheshire East Council applies for more “enforcement powers” from Government

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Leaders of Cheshire East Council have applied for extra “enforcement powers” from the government in its fight against coronavirus.

CEC has confirmed it wants additional measures to be put in place and has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

September 30, 2020
Police warning after spate of thefts in Shavington

Police warning after spate of thefts in Shavington

Police are warning Shavington residents to be on guard after a spate of thefts in the village.

They say a number of incidents involving thefts from sheds, garages and vehicles took place overnight on September 28-29.

September 30, 2020
Nantwich man in court on drug and firearm charges

Nantwich man in court on drug and firearm charges

A Nantwich man has been charged in connection with drug and firearm offences, police said today.

Alexander Hewson, 28, of Weaver Road, has been charged with conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs.

September 30, 2020
South Cheshire woman’s amazing gifts for grieving UK families

South Cheshire woman’s amazing gifts for grieving UK families

Meet Mandy Joubert – the South Cheshire woman bringing comfort to hundreds of grieving parents across the UK.

Mandy has worked night and day through the pandemic turning old wedding dresses into beautiful tiny gowns and wraps for babies who have died.

September 30, 2020
Late goals earn Nantwich Town dramatic win over Buxton

Late goals earn Nantwich Town dramatic win over Buxton

Nantwich Town hit two late goals to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat at home to Buxton.

The Dabbers bagged a leveller on 86 minutes and then won all three points with a winner two minutes from time.

September 30, 2020
FEATURE: Nantwich woman’s message of hope to those with epilepsy

FEATURE: Nantwich woman’s message of hope to those with epilepsy

By Hannah Youds
A Nantwich woman has issued a message of hope to those living with epilepsy.

Carole had suffered from the condition for more than 40 years after being diagnosed as a teenager.

September 29, 2020
South Cheshire GP urges eligible residents to take up free flu jabs

South Cheshire GP urges eligible residents to take up free flu jabs

A South Cheshire doctor says it’s more important than ever this year that those eligible for a free flu jab come forward and get one.

Dr Andrew Wilson, Chair of NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, stressed flu kills around 11,000 people every year in England and hospitalises thousands more.

September 29, 2020
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

Cheshire East not facing “imminent” lockdown despite rising infections, says Tory leader

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council opposition leader Janet Clowes says the borough is “not in a state of imminent change” regarding a potential local lockdown.

The Conservative Wybunbury councillor also welcomed the government’s local lockdown approach as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

September 29, 2020
Cheshire College to offer T Level qualifications from 2021

Cheshire College to offer T Level qualifications from 2021

Cheshire College – South & West is the only college in Cheshire to offer the new T Level qualifications.

T Levels aim to fast track learners’ careers in a range of vocational areas and will be offered from September 2021.

September 28, 2020
Nantwich Museum selected for The Lab digital project

Nantwich Museum selected for The Lab digital project

Nantwich Museum has been picked as one of the 60 diverse organisations participating in The Lab project.

It is part of the Digital Heritage Lab which is providing digital mentoring support helping organisations develop their digital capabilities.

September 28, 2020