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PICTURE SPECIAL: 11th Weaver Wander takes place in Nantwich

PICTURE SPECIAL: 11th Weaver Wander takes place in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 11th annual ‘Weaver Wander’ charity classic & sports car rally took place from Nantwich yesterday.

More than 150 cars assembled for viewing from 9am at Nantwich Football Club car park and departed from 10am.

September 13, 2020
Nantwich Town in narrow defeat to Altrincham in final pre-season game

Nantwich Town in narrow defeat to Altrincham in final pre-season game

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten by an own goal as they hosted newly promoted Altrincham FC in their final pre-season game.

Mike Koral had the first chance as he got possession in the away box within the first 10 minutes of the game.

September 13, 2020
Nantwich twin sisters sign for Sale Sharks Women

Nantwich twin sisters sign for Sale Sharks Women

Nantwich twin sisters India and Georgie Perris-Redding have been snapped up by Sale Sharks Women ahead of their first season in the Premier 15s competition.

Georgie and India are familiar faces around Carrington as they both work with the club’s community department.

September 12, 2020
Cheshire Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in A49 accident

Cheshire Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in A49 accident

Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in a collision on the A49 near Cholmondeley.

The incident at Bickley Moss involved a Ford Fiesta, an Aprilia motorcycle and a Yamaha motorcycle at around 5pm yesterday (Thursday September 10)

September 11, 2020
Cheshire East bus services under threat due to budget, leaders warn

Cheshire East bus services under threat due to budget, leaders warn

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Leaders of Cheshire East Council have ruled out protecting bus subsidies in their next council budget.

Currently, the authority spends £1.7 million on subsidising 12 routes across the borough.

September 11, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Why RNIB is supporting “Remember a Charity Week”

READER’S LETTER: Why RNIB is supporting “Remember a Charity Week”

Dear Editor,
Gifts in Wills have always been important to charities but never more so than this year.

During Covid-19, blind and partially sighted people have struggled to access essentials like food and medicine.

September 11, 2020
NHS Therapy Garden plans unveiled for Nantwich

NHS Therapy Garden plans unveiled for Nantwich

Allotment holders and NHS specialists have unveiled plans to develop and open a Nantwich Community Health and Therapy Garden.

The garden would be located at Brookfield Allotments in the town, and be used by health experts to prescribe to those with mental health symptoms.

September 10, 2020
Hope House Children’s Hospice reopens in Nantwich

Hope House Children’s Hospice reopens in Nantwich

Hope House Children’s Hospice has today reopened its Nantwich shop following its temporary closure during lockdown.

The move comes after new working practices were brought in to make the shop safe for customers, staff and volunteers.

September 10, 2020
Brine Leas headteacher calls for Network Rail apology over image of pupils

Brine Leas headteacher calls for Network Rail apology over image of pupils

A Nantwich school headteacher has demanded an apology from Network Rail for using an image of its pupils taken more than two years ago to highlight rail safety.

The image, which we have chosen not to publish but has been shared widely, shows two former Brine Leas pupils in school uniform posing on a section of rail tracks between Nantwich station and London Road level crossing.

September 10, 2020
Parents’ victory as school routes restored for post 16 Audlem pupils

Parents’ victory as school routes restored for post 16 Audlem pupils

Parents have scored a major victory in a battle to restore bus services for sixth form students in Audlem travelling to schools in Nantwich.

Our story earlier this week and parental pressure on Cheshire East Council has prompted swift action after we revealed up to 30 post-16 students were left stranded with no way to get to school.

September 10, 2020
Wistaston Village cricket club stages 40th Presidents Day

Wistaston Village cricket club stages 40th Presidents Day

By Jonathan WhiteWistaston Village Cricket Club staged its 40th “Presidents Day” at the Eric Swan Sports Ground & Brittles Pavilion off Church Lane.

There were three fixtures during the day. Under 11s v Under 9s (15 over game), Ladies vs Under 15s (100 ball game) and current players vs past players (100 ball game).

September 9, 2020
Bellway Kingfisher Reach housing developing in Wistaston

READER’S LETTER: CEC Coalition “talk the talk” over local planning

Dear Editor,
As a member of Cheshire East’s Local Plan Panel and planning committees for some years, I write regarding letters in the press about housing and the Cheshire East Local Plan.

September 9, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust anger as 2,500 badgers to be culled in county

Cheshire Wildlife Trust anger as 2,500 badgers to be culled in county

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has blasted a Government move to allow what they say is the largest ever seasonal cull of badgers.

The move could see nearly 2,500 badgers in Cheshire alone being killed this Autumn, the trust says.

September 9, 2020