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Nantwich Town games OFF as NPL reacts to Coronavirus

Nantwich Town games OFF as NPL reacts to Coronavirus

Nantwich Town’s promotion bid has been put on hold after the Northern Premier League today suspended all fixtures amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

The NPL said it made the decision after reports of a number of players and officials having to self-isolate with symptoms.

March 16, 2020
“Off The Rails Classic Cars” entertains at Crewe Heritage Centre

“Off The Rails Classic Cars” entertains at Crewe Heritage Centre

By Jonathan White
An ‘Off The Rails Classic Car Meet Up’ entertained crowds at Crewe Heritage Centre.

Entry was free with owners of European and American cars, vans, trucks, motorbikes and static engines attending.

March 16, 2020
Leighton Hospital patient with COVID-19 has died

Leighton Hospital patient with COVID-19 has died

A Leighton Hospital patient who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, the hospital trust confirmed today.

The man, who was in his 60s, had underlying health conditions.

March 16, 2020
New Cheshire Police scheme to address criminals’ behaviour

New Cheshire Police scheme to address criminals’ behaviour

Offenders guilty of crimes like stalking, domestic abuse and exploitation will be offered intervention to address their behaviour under a new Cheshire Police programme.

The scheme will see police officers, victim advocates and healthcare professionals working with victims and offenders of violent crimes.

March 16, 2020
More Cheshire events postponed due to Coronavirus

More Cheshire events postponed due to Coronavirus

More events across Cheshire are being postponed as organisers respond to the Coronavirus crisis.

Today, organisers of the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival have announced they are postponing this year’s Easter event.

March 16, 2020
Wistaston resident launches Coronavirus Isolation help Group

Wistaston resident launches Coronavirus Isolation help Group

A big-hearted Wistaston resident has set up a “Coronavirus Isolation Help Group” for Wistaston, Crewe & Nantwich residents via Facebook.

March 16, 2020
Rotary club competition for best purple crocus

Rotary club competition for best purple crocus

The Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver have launched a competition to award the town’s best purple crocus grower!

The club distributed purple crocus corms across the borough to highlight “Purple for Polio” initiative raising awareness of how polio disease has almost been eradicated.

March 16, 2020
Crewe Athletic move clear at top of Sunday Premier Division

Crewe Athletic move clear at top of Sunday Premier Division

Crewe Athletic moved five points clear at the top of Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division with a 7-0 win over Faddiley.

March 15, 2020
Readers’ Letters: Back Nantwich businesses during Covid-19 crisis

Readers’ Letters: Back Nantwich businesses during Covid-19 crisis

Dear Editor,
During this current difficult and uncertain time please continue to support local businesses in our beautiful town.

March 15, 2020
St Luke’s Gala concert set for St Mary’s Church in Nantwich

St Luke’s Gala concert set for St Mary’s Church in Nantwich

St Luke’s Gala concert will be staged at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on March 28.

The event will feature appearances from the Roberts Bakery Band and the Rhos Orpheus Male Choir.

March 15, 2020
Wildlife photographer Paul Hobson to attend Nantwich event

Wildlife photographer Paul Hobson to attend Nantwich event

Acclaimed wildlife photographer Paul Hobson will be delivering the Nantwich Camera Club annual ‘special’ lecture on March 24.

Entitled: ‘The Best of the Last, Warts and All’, Paul will review his photographic exploits during the last year.

March 15, 2020
Dementia Friendly Nantwich seeks more volunteers for Action Week

Dementia Friendly Nantwich seeks more volunteers for Action Week

Organisers of a scheme to turn Nantwich blue for Dementia Action Week are seeking more volunteers to help.

The Creating Dementia Friendly Nantwich group are hoping to run the initiative during the Action Week on May 7-11.

March 14, 2020
Cheshire fire station upgrades could cost £12 million

Cheshire fire station upgrades could cost £12 million

Fire chiefs have been given the green light to continue a £8.5 million station upgrade scheme – although the final cost could be closer to £12 million, writes Stephen Topping.

Cheshire Fire Authority agreed to renovate 21 of the county’s ageing fire stations back in September 2018.

March 14, 2020