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Nantwich councillors vote for 12.5% decrease in town Council Tax bill

Nantwich councillors vote for 12.5% decrease in town Council Tax bill

Nantwich Town Councillors have voted for a 12.5% decrease in council tax for 2022-23.

The town council’s precept was agreed at a council meeting on Thursday, and comes after a controversial move last year to raise it by more than 40%.

December 13, 2021
M&S has launched a new colleague app to revolutionise how it donates surplus food from stores to local charities. The new system aims to considerably increase the amount of surplus meals being locally redistributed to those in need, via the store’s charity partners.

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M&S offers surplus food to community groups in Nantwich

M&S bosses are calling on Nantwich charities and community groups to join its food redistribution scheme.

M&S and Neighbourly, its food redistribution partner, are donating surplus food to good causes across South Cheshire.

December 13, 2021
Reaseheath apprentice butcher wins gold at Worldskills finals

Reaseheath apprentice butcher wins gold at Worldskills finals

A Reaseheath College trained butchery apprentice has proved a cut above by winning a gold medal at the WorldSkills UK Butchery national finals.

Jason Edwards, 27, completed his FDQ Diploma in Professional Butchery (Level 2) at the Nantwich college last year and manages Littlers Butchers in Hartford.

December 13, 2021
Nantwich mum scoops £5,000 Aldi golden ticket

Nantwich mum scoops £5,000 Aldi golden ticket

A Nantwich mum has scooped a £5,000 golden ticket in a competition run by supermarket Aldi.

Sian Walker found the £5k ticket hidden in Aldi’s Dairyfine Golden Giveaway chocolate bars.

December 12, 2021
Charity collection for Nantwich Town legend Pat Smith

Charity collection for Nantwich Town legend Pat Smith

By Jonathan White
Staff at Ebenezer’s Nantwich have collected £229 for Diabetes UK in memory of James ‘Pat’ Smith.

Pat, who died earlier this year, was a true Dabber legend, a former Nantwich postman and chairman of Crewe and South Cheshire Voluntary Group of Diabetes UK.

December 10, 2021
Supt Peter Crowcroft, Cheshire Police

Domestic abuse cases rising in Cheshire East, warns police chief

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Stamping out domestic abuse is a priority for Cheshire Police and the force’s aim is to prevent anyone becoming a future victim, a top officer said.

One in four women are likely to be a victim of domestic abuse and the number of reported cases in Cheshire East increased during lockdown.

December 10, 2021
Family of murdered Nantwich dad “live in fear” despite latest conviction

Family of murdered Nantwich dad “live in fear” despite latest conviction

The family of murdered Nantwich dad Brian Waters say they have “lived in fear of reprisals” for 18 years since he was killed.

Mr Waters was tortured and executed at a disused barn in Tabley in a dispute over drugs.

December 10, 2021
James Sumner - chief exec at Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital sees 16% rise in A&E admissions

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital has seen a massive 16% increase in patients attending A&E compared to the usual 2% year on year rise.

Chief executive James Sumner said the Crewe hospital now had one of the busiest A&E departments nationally, in terms of growth.

December 9, 2021
Man found guilty of brutal murder of Nantwich dad 18 years ago

Man found guilty of brutal murder of Nantwich dad 18 years ago

One of Europe’s most wanted men has been found guilty of the brutal murder of a Nantwich father at a farm in rural Cheshire.

Christopher Guest More Jr, who was on the run for almost 16 years, was today (December 9) been convicted of conspiracy to murder Brian Waters, from Stapeley, at Burnt House Farm in Tabley.

December 9, 2021
Wingate Centre and Koala Pups launch charity Christmas jumper

Wingate Centre and Koala Pups launch charity Christmas jumper

These novelty Christmas jumpers are helping raise vital funds for Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury.

The Wingate Special Children’s Trust teamed up with Koala Pups to create two festive jumper designs that celebrate both Christmas and the charity.

December 8, 2021
Two cats in Stapeley hoping for new homes this Christmas

Two cats in Stapeley hoping for new homes this Christmas

Two lovable cats are hoping to find loving homes before Christmas a long time in RSPCA care in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Jixxy and Rupert have been looked after at the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery on London Road for months.

December 8, 2021
Nantwich Food Festival Drop-off and Go event is huge success

Nantwich Food Festival Drop-off and Go event is huge success

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers braved the bitterly cold weather to run another successful “Drop-off and Go” collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank.

Donations came in from throughout Nantwich and as far afield as Wrenbury and Sandbach.

December 7, 2021
Reaseheath students praised for lockdown fundraising for Make-A-Wish UK

Reaseheath students praised for lockdown fundraising for Make-A-Wish UK

Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have been praised for raising funds for charity despite the challenges posed by Covid-19.

Members of Reaseheath’s Student Association handed a cheque for nearly £15,500 to children’s charity Make-A-Wish UK.

December 6, 2021