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Cheshire East says carbon neutral plan “most ambitious” in country

Cheshire East says carbon neutral plan “most ambitious” in country

By Aran Dhillon, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs have approved “one of the most ambitious” plans in the country centred on making Cheshire East carbon neutral by 2025.

The authority’s cabinet approved an environment strategy to respond to the ‘global threat’ posed by climate change at its virtual meeting yesterday (May 5).

May 6, 2020
617 lockdown “breaches” probed by police across Crewe and Nantwich

617 lockdown “breaches” probed by police across Crewe and Nantwich

Police have investigated 617 reports of lockdown “breaches” across Crewe and Nantwich, it emerged today.

And Chief Insp Simon Newell, head of the Crewe LPU which covers Nantwich, revealed 33 fixed penalty fines had been issued in that time.

May 6, 2020
Barbridge villagers create Scarecrow trail for lockdown children

Barbridge villagers create Scarecrow trail for lockdown children

Villagers in Barbridge near Nantwich have been helping youngsters pass the time during lockdown – by creating this Scarecrow Trail!

Residents in the village have pitched in by making these brilliant scarecrows and put them up on a trail for people to see on their daily exercise.

May 6, 2020
Cheshire East Council household recycling centres to reopen May 11

Cheshire East Council household recycling centres to reopen May 11

Household waste and recycling centres in Cheshire East will reopen on Monday May 11, the authority said today.

But residents are warned there will be restrictions and traffic management in place.

May 5, 2020
by Stephen Brown

PICTURE SPECIAL: The Swan family on River Weaver in Nantwich

They have brought joy to many of us in Nantwich over the years.

But the latest Swan family to reside on the River Weaver has been even more of a welcome relief during the current pandemic lockdown.

May 5, 2020
Skeleton found during pandemic lockdown at Nantwich house!

Skeleton found during pandemic lockdown at Nantwich house!

The COVID-19 “lockdown” has felt like an eternity to some – but this poor guy in Nantwich is beyond help!

The pandemic restrictions have been a “bone” of contention for many, but it’s clearly kept some of us indoors a lot longer than others.

May 5, 2020
Reaseheath College staff help develop vital NHS equipment

Reaseheath College staff help develop vital NHS equipment

Reaseheath College staff have been making a difference to the working lives of frontline NHS staff in the region.

Lecturers at the Nantwich college have designed and produced attachments which make surgical face-masks more comfortable to wear.

May 4, 2020
Nantwich firms help residents stage VE Day celebrations from home

Nantwich firms help residents stage VE Day celebrations from home

Nantwich businesses are pitching in to help people celebrate VE Day from their own homes!

Residents are being encouraged to host “Stay at Home” street parties and decorate houses to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day this Friday (May 8).

May 4, 2020
Hunt for vandals who smashed marked police van in Crewe

Hunt for vandals who smashed marked police van in Crewe

Police are hunting two vandals who smashed the windscreen of a marked police vehicle in Crewe with paving slabs.

Officers were dealing with a separate incident on West Street when a loud bang was heard from the direction of the vehicle.

May 4, 2020
Nantwich Museum launches new digital platform during lockdown

Nantwich Museum launches new digital platform during lockdown

Nantwich Museum has launched a new website to keep residents up to date during the COVID-19 pandemic closure.

Museum staff, who meet “virtually” each week, say they improved website will feature updates on stories of Nantwich Buildings and notable people.

May 4, 2020
Police track youths after spate of vandalism at Crewe Vagrants

Police track youths after spate of vandalism at Crewe Vagrants

Police say they have identified three youths in connection with a spate of vandalism at Crewe Vagrants social club in Willaston.

May 4, 2020
Rising radio star, 8, takes over The Cat FM show

Rising radio star, 8, takes over The Cat FM show

By Claire Faulkner
An eight-year-old girl is proving to be a rising radio star after taking over a show on The Cat FM.

Eva Davis, a pupil at Leighton Academy, now presents the Children Takeover show at the not-for-profit organisation which broadcasts across Crewe and Nantwich.

May 3, 2020
Mid Cheshire Hospitals appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Mid Cheshire Hospitals appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Oliver Bennett as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Mr Bennett will begin in post on Friday July 17 to lead operational delivery and performance of the trust’s services.

May 3, 2020