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Wistaston garden centre reopens after raising thousands for charities

Wistaston garden centre reopens after raising thousands for charities

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston garden centre that has raised thousands of pounds for charity has reopened.

The Rising Sun Nurseries garden centre on Middlewich Road has reopened its premises and charity shop, as Covid-19 pandemic lockdown measures are eased.

September 20, 2020
Nantwich Buddies to stage first Virtual Volunteer Expo

Nantwich Buddies to stage first Virtual Volunteer Expo

Nantwich Buddies volunteer organisation is launching its first “Virtual Volunteer Expo” from tomorrow (September 21).

Volunteers from across Cheshire and beyond are invited to take part in any or all of the workshops being staged over the subsequent weeks.

September 20, 2020
Nantwich Town earn fine draw in season opener at FC United

Nantwich Town earn fine draw in season opener at FC United

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town kicked off their Northern Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw away at FC United Of Manchester.

And Dabbers boss Dave Cooke described the match as “a great advert for the league” as both sides battled out a competitive draw at Broadhurst Park.

September 20, 2020
Four-fold increase in Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East, warn leaders

Four-fold increase in Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East, warn leaders

Council leaders have issued a stark warning to residents after Cheshire East saw a four-fold increase in positive Covid-19 cases last week.

In the seven days to September 12, there were 100 confirmed cases in Cheshire East and 106 confirmed cases in Cheshire West.

September 18, 2020
Nantwich salon’s Sandstone Trail trek for water charity

Nantwich salon’s Sandstone Trail trek for water charity

Hairdressers at a Nantwich salon are stepping out on a sponsored walk to raise money and awareness of a charity bringing clean drinking water to families in developing countries.

September 18, 2020
Children’s shoe recycling hub launches in South Cheshire

Children’s shoe recycling hub launches in South Cheshire

A children’s shoe recycling hub is being launched in South Cheshire with support from housing association The Guinness Partnership and charity Sal’s Shoes.

The hub will collect and redistribute school shoes to children living in the Crewe area.

September 18, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Local councils should object to A&E walk-ins ban

READER’S LETTER: Local councils should object to A&E walk-ins ban

Dear Editor,
On behalf of ‘Putting CreweFirst’ I have been campaigning for several weeks to retain walk-ins to Leighton Hospital.
Of those local people who use the A&E, around 65% are walk-ins.

September 17, 2020
Fundraising page set up for tragic Crewe mum killed on her bike

Fundraising page set up for tragic Crewe mum killed on her bike

A fundraising page has been set up in memory of a Crewe woman killed while out cycling earlier this week.

More than £3,000 has already been raised for the family of Agnieszka Pocz (pictured) 41.

September 17, 2020
Jordan Witt racing in GT Championship

Nantwich driver Witt looks for second Donington Park success

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt returns to Donington Park this weekend seeking more British GT Championship success.

Donington was the scene of Witt’s maiden Silver Cup victory and first outright podium in the series last month.

September 17, 2020
Leighton Hospital receives £9 million to upgrade A&E ahead of winter

Leighton Hospital receives £9 million to upgrade A&E ahead of winter

Leighton Hospital is to receive £9 million of Government funding to upgrade its A&E ahead of Winter, it was announced.

The money is for the “reconfiguration and expansion of Emergency Care services” at the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust site.

September 17, 2020
Cheshire East Council plans to remove green belt site allocations

Cheshire East Council plans to remove green belt site allocations

Cheshire East Council is bidding to ditch some housing allocations from its Local Plan Strategy to prevent them swallowing up more green belt.

The move comes as the authority takes next steps to finalising the second part of its Local Plan Strategy.

September 16, 2020
FEATURE: Nantwich Pet Vets offer “always there to care” 24-hour service

FEATURE: Nantwich Pet Vets offer “always there to care” 24-hour service

Lockdown has been quiet for many of us – but not when it comes to treating our beloved pets!

And thanks to a massive 24-hours a day effort by Nantwich Pet Vets, thousands of animals have had the care they needed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

September 16, 2020
Nantwich Town given bye into next round of Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town given bye into next round of Cheshire Senior Cup

Cheshire Senior Cup holders Nantwich Town have been given a bye into the next round.

The Dabbers are among seven teams to be given a bye through to round two which is not scheduled to take place until January.

September 16, 2020