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Nantwich bar issues warning after customer tests positive for COVID-19

Nantwich bar issues warning after customer tests positive for COVID-19

Bosses at a popular Nantwich bar issued a warning today after a customer reported they have tested positive for Coronavirus.

Nakatcha on Welsh Row say a customer has reported that a friend they were out with in the venue on Sunday (August 30) has since tested positive for Covid-19.

September 1, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Where Oh Where is the Cheshire East Local Plan?

READER’S LETTER: Where Oh Where is the Cheshire East Local Plan?

Dear Editor,
It is now a year since this Labour/Independent administration of Cheshire East conducted their own next phase of the Local Plan consultation.

The completed consultation of 2018 was abandoned under a headline of “a reduction in allocated housing sites”.

September 1, 2020
British GT 2020 - Round 3 - Brands Hatch, UK
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Nantwich racing driver Witt misses out on Brands Hatch podium

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt missed out on a second consecutive podium finish in a frustrating day at Brands Hatch.

The McLaren 720S GT3 driver had to settle for eighth place in round five of the British GT Championship yesterday (August 30) and fifth in the Silver Cup.

August 31, 2020
Cheshire East parents urged to stay away from school gates

Cheshire East parents urged to stay away from school gates

Parents across Nantwich and Cheshire East are being urged to stay clear of school gates when pupils finally return to classes later this week.

Around 56,000 children and young people will be returning to more than 170 schools and colleges across the borough.

August 31, 2020
LS Gymnastics reopens in Crewe amid latest COVID-19 guidelines

LS Gymnastics reopens in Crewe amid latest COVID-19 guidelines

A popular gymnastics club in South Cheshire has reopened after revamping its approach to fit in with Covid-19 guidelines.

LS Gymnastics Crewe Academy is welcoming back gymnasts across all ages at its base on the former MMU site.

August 31, 2020
READER’S LETTER: CEC partly to blame over Stapeley appeal criticism

READER’S LETTER: CEC partly to blame over Stapeley appeal criticism

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East Council has issued a stinging open letter to the Secretary of State for housing strongly criticising his decision to grant a planning appeal in the borough.

August 31, 2020
FEATURE: Making the most of CEC walking and cycling initiative

FEATURE: Making the most of CEC walking and cycling initiative

Many of us are struggling with cabin fever.

With the pandemic’s key public health measure being social distancing, a lot of us have had to stay hunkered down at home with our families, having no idea when things will pick up again.

August 31, 2020
Nantwich indoor pool to reopen from September 1

Nantwich indoor pool to reopen from September 1

Nantwich swimming pool will open again to the public from September 1, Everybody Leisure has announced.

The trust has already reopened 11 sports facilities across Cheshire East for activities such as gym, group fitness and outdoor swimming, including the brine pool in Nantwich.

August 30, 2020
Nantwich Museum resumes “Aspects of Nantwich” talks

Nantwich Museum resumes “Aspects of Nantwich” talks

Nantwich Museum is to resume its “Aspects of Nantwich” series of talks originally scheduled for spring but interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Due to continuing restrictions, the talks will be given online with the following schedule.

August 30, 2020

Mid Cheshire Hospitals public meeting Sept 18

Members of the public are being invited to find out more about their local hospitals, as part of an open meeting being held by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). The Trust, which runs Leighton Hospital in Crewe, the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, will be holding its Virtual Annual Members’ Meeting at[Read More…]

August 30, 2020
READER’S LETTER: People should object to banning of A&E walk-ins

READER’S LETTER: People should object to banning of A&E walk-ins

Dear Editor, I proposed at the August meeting of the Minshull Vernon and District Parish Council that they should object strongly to the proposed banning of walk-ins to the A&E at Leighton Hospital, which is within the Parish boundaries. It was passed with just one abstention. The draft minute is below. I would urge all local residents to write to[Read More…]

August 30, 2020
Nantwich Town win inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy against Whitchurch

Nantwich Town win inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy against Whitchurch

Nantwich Town won the inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy with a 2-1 victory over Whitchurch Alport.

The clubs have made it a permanent pre-season fixture against Whitchurch in memory of the late Eddie Morris

August 30, 2020
People taken to hospital after kitchen fire in Nantwich

People taken to hospital after kitchen fire in Nantwich

Householders were taken to hospital for treatment after a kitchen fire at their home in Nantwich.

The incident happened at a property on The Pike in Nantwich at around 8.30pm on Thursday (August 27).

August 30, 2020