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Over 92% attendance at fully open Cheshire East schools

Over 92% attendance at fully open Cheshire East schools

Pupils, parents and staff in Cheshire East have been praised by education chiefs after figures showed attendance at fully open schools was more than 92%.

There were fears that many parents would continue to keep children off school amid the Coronavirus pandemic when classes restarted this week.

September 5, 2020
Nantwich Food Festival lockdown award winners unveiled

Nantwich Food Festival lockdown award winners unveiled

The winners of this year’s Nantwich Food Festival “Lockdown Awards” have been unveiled.

Organisers launched the awards as an alternative after having to cancel the 2020 Nantwich Food Festival because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

September 4, 2020
Government to review tariff on Whitby Morrison ice cream van exports

Government to review tariff on Whitby Morrison ice cream van exports

A Government Minister is to push to end tariffs on exported ice cream vans made by South Cheshire firm Whitby Morrison.

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss is to seek an end to a 5% tariff on the vans which can cost up to £80,000.

September 4, 2020
HS2 Ltd announces “formal” start of construction of railway

HS2 Ltd announces “formal” start of construction of railway

HS2 Ltd has today announced the formal start of construction on the project which will eventually connect South Cheshire to London in under an hour.

It follows the announcement in April when Department for Transport gave approval for HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed to the four Main Works Civils Contractors working on the project.

September 4, 2020
Crewe Lyceum suspends all shows until February 2021

Crewe Lyceum suspends all shows until February 2021

Crewe Lyceum has had to suspend all its shows until at least February 2021, it has announced.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a crippling impact on the live entertainment sector, with the region’s largest venue suffering most.

September 3, 2020
Police appeal after man left seriously injured in van collision

Police appeal after man left seriously injured in van collision

A man is seriously injured in hospital after a collision with a van which failed to stop at the scene in Crewe, police say.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following the collision involving the 33-year-old pedestrian and a white Peugeot van.

September 3, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Common sense prevails over parking U-turn

READER’S LETTER: Common sense prevails over parking U-turn

Dear Editor
Thank goodness Cheshire East Council, currently led by Cllr Sam Corcoran and his Labour/Independent Administration, has had a rethink!

September 2, 2020

Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre re-opens

We are delighted that from Sunday 6th September we will be reopening our doors to the public. We will be offering a unique blend of in person or online streamed classes. Our meditation classes, day courses and retreats offer people the opportunity to find peace and happiness within during such stressful and challenging times. We will be running evening meditation[Read More…]

September 2, 2020
Cheshire Police vows to improve safety amid 50 attacks on officers each month

Cheshire Police vows to improve safety amid 50 attacks on officers each month

Cheshire Police chiefs have vowed to increase safety of its officers amid shocking statistics which show they suffer an average 50 attacks a month.

Bosses have reacted to a national review which included a survey of more than 40,000 officers across the UK in response to concerns about a rising tide of assaults and violence against officers.

September 2, 2020
More than 80% OpenRent Cheshire East properties ban DSS

More than 80% OpenRent Cheshire East properties ban DSS

More than 80% of OpenRent properties listed in Cheshire East have “no DSS” bans, a BBC investigation has found.

This is despite a judge ruling in July that blanket bans on renting properties to people on housing benefit were unlawful and discriminatory.

September 2, 2020
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Leek Town in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Leek Town in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town were beaten by a late goal at Leek in their latest pre-season encounter.

The Dabbers had been pressing for a winner themselves when they caught by a pot-shot at goal which hit the Nantwich keeper into the path of a Leek player.

September 2, 2020
Tarporley racer Oliphant scores trio of points finishes at Knockhill

Tarporley racer Oliphant scores trio of points finishes at Knockhill

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant produced a gritty performance to notch a trio of points finishes in the latest British Touring Car Championship round at Knockhill.

September 2, 2020
Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

The annual Harry’s Duck Race in support of Hope House Children’s Hospice is back in Nantwich to celebrate its 10th anniversary – but this time held virtually.

September 1, 2020