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READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Regiment “worthy cause” to donate to

READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Regiment “worthy cause” to donate to

Dear Editor,
I saw on the national news that members of the Cheshire Regiment want to raise funds to put up a
memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

September 28, 2020
“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” to raise funds for charity

“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” to raise funds for charity

By Jonathan White
An historian’s “The Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town Football Club” aims to raise vital funds for local charities.

Michael Chatwin’s ‘The Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town Football Club’ is an exhaustive compilation.

September 28, 2020
Just two fly-tipping fines issued by Cheshire East in 2019-20

Just two fly-tipping fines issued by Cheshire East in 2019-20

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Just two fines were issued by Cheshire East Council for fly-tipping last year, it has been revealed.

A Freedom of Information request to the council showed that in 2019/20, two fines were issued but only one was paid.

September 27, 2020
Faddiley beat The Raven after scoring in just 13 seconds

Faddiley beat The Raven after scoring in just 13 seconds

Faddiley triumphed in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after scoring in just 13 seconds!

Their clash with The Raven, which was arranged at short notice, didn’t take long to spark into life.

September 27, 2020
Nantwich Town cruise to 3-0 victory over Stalybridge Celtic

Nantwich Town cruise to 3-0 victory over Stalybridge Celtic

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town’s first home game didn’t disappoint a near full capacity crowd as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Stalybridge Celtic.

The Dabbers came out of the blocks early with Joe Malkin and Koral having chances in the opening minutes.

September 26, 2020
19 arrested in Cheshire Police crackdown on “county lines” criminals

19 arrested in Cheshire Police crackdown on “county lines” criminals

Nineteen people have been arrested by Cheshire Police during a week of action targeting “county lines” criminals in the county.

Officers arrested 14 men and five women on suspicion of drug offences and executed a number of warrants which resulted in heroin and cocaine being seized.

September 26, 2020
Residents reunited 12 months after South Cheshire homes destroyed in blaze

Residents reunited 12 months after South Cheshire homes destroyed in blaze

Three elderly residents have been reunited more than 12 months after their homes were destroyed in the huge Beechmere care complex blaze in Crewe.

The devastating fire ripped through the homes of Doris Chell, Janet Kelly and Margaret Jackson, among many others.

September 25, 2020
Residents urged to use NHS test and trace Covid app

Residents urged to use NHS test and trace Covid app

Cheshire East residents are being urged to download the new NHS test and trace app.

The NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app was launched yesterday (September 24).

September 25, 2020
Cheshire Police unveils new “community policing” model

Cheshire Police unveils new “community policing” model

Cheshire Police has unveiled its new “community policing” model with “dedicated officers and PCSOs” in 122 community areas.

It will include new police bases in community and village halls in and around Nantwich.

September 25, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant heads to Silverstone in sixth place

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant heads to Silverstone in sixth place

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant heads to Silverstone this weekend after a fine showing at Thruxton which as left him in sixth place in the BTCC Championship.

Oliphant was rewarded with a trio of top eight finishes, banking him a solid haul of points.

September 24, 2020
Plan unveiled for major changes to Colleys Lane junction with A530

Plan unveiled for major changes to Colleys Lane junction with A530

Plans have been unveiled to change the junction of Colleys Lane with the A530 Middlewich Road in Willaston.

Draft proposals from Cheshire East highways include making it no entry into Colleys Lane from the A530.

September 24, 2020
READER’S LETTER: “Dump the EU Withdrawal Treaty, Boris”

READER’S LETTER: “Dump the EU Withdrawal Treaty, Boris”

Dear Editor,
Boris is being criticised for threatening to ditch part of the Withdrawal Treaty with the EU.

My only criticism is that he is not planning to bin the entire Withdrawal Treaty and not going for ‘NoDeal’
with the EU.

September 23, 2020
Sponsored walk raises funds for Nantwich Town Wolves

Sponsored walk raises funds for Nantwich Town Wolves

By Jonathan White
Players and friends of Nantwich Town Wolves Visually Impaired Football Club completed a 42-mile walk to raise money for the club.

The annual walk started in Nantwich and finished in Hayfield in the Peak District.

September 23, 2020