New Aldi store in Nantwich to reopen on June 10
The new Aldi supermarket in Nantwich is to reopen on June 10, it was confirmed today.
The old store, on Station Road, was closed on September 16 and then demolished to make way for a new-build.
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Historic Crewe Market Hall reopens today after £3 million refurb
Crewe Market Hall will reopen today (May 19) following a £3m refurbishment with a line-up of traders ready to welcome customers through the doors.
The historic building has been transformed as part of Cheshire East Council’s town centre regeneration programme.
Nantwich woman with rare ear phobia braves haircut for children’s charity
A Nantwich woman who suffers from a rare fear of her ears being touched, is to have her hair cut off to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.
Holly Hardy-Johnson said her Aftiphobia is so bad she is petrified at going to the hairdressers which can even make her vomit.
South Cheshire businessmen set up Covid vaccination centre in Willaston
By Jonathan White
Two South Cheshire business friends have teamed up to open a second Covid vaccination centre.
Roger Morris, who runs Crewe Honda Centre motorcycle dealership, and pharmacy owner Raj Patel are opening the second centre at the Masonic Hall in Willaston.
Friends of Brookfield Park in Nantwich join UK “Million Mile Clean Up”
By Jonathan White
Campaign groups in Nantwich teamed up to take part in the national “Million Mile Clean” on the town’s Brookfield Park.
Friends of Brookfield Park worked with Sustainable Nantwich and Plastic Free Nantwich to hold their first formal event yesterday (May 16).
Volunteers turn Nantwich tree blue to mark Dementia Action Week
Volunteers of Creating Dementia Friendly Nantwich are turning a town centre tree blue to mark Dementia Action Week.
They have decorated a tree outside St Mary’s Church in Nantwich in the colour blue, representing the Forget-Me-Not flower, the recognised symbol of Dementia Awareness.
Nantwich mum wins backing for national Be Kind Awards
A Nantwich mum who has set up an awards scheme to celebrate the kindness of schoolchildren, has earned the backing of a major employer.
Sarah Gregory launched the Be Kind Awards to recognise acts of kindness carried out by children across the nation.
“Pedal for Pounds” Cancer Research event comes to Crewe and Nantwich
A month-long virtual cycling challenge for all ages and abilities, Pedal For Pounds, is coming to South Cheshire in June in a bid to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Leighton Hospital celebrates 40,000 Covid vaccine milestone
Leighton Hospital teams are celebrating after reaching the milestone of administering 40,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Its vaccination centre opened on December 29 with the aim to vaccinate 7,000 people, including frontline healthcare workers and priority groups.
Nantwich Scout group returns with outdoor meetings
A Nantwich Scout group has returned to action after a year out from Covid – with weekly “outdoor” meetings!
And thanks to a donation, the 38th Cheshire Scouts group is able to stage them safely after buying face coverings, sanitiser and outdoor equipment.
Cheshire Police dogs issued ID cards to tighten law on attacks
Cheshire’s police dogs have been issued with individual collar numbers and ID cards in a bid to protect them from injuries and attacks by suspects.
The introduction of collar numbers comes after the passing of Finn’s Law in 2019.
Cheshire East “Swab Squad” pilots rapid testing advice in supermarkets
Cheshire East Council’s “Swab Squad” is piloting a new rapid testing service across the borough.
The “Swab Squad” is a team which aims to support residents and local business with Covid-19 testing.
Police step up presence in Stapeley amid reports of drug dealing
Police in Nantwich say they are stepping up their presence on an estate in Stapeley amid reports of problems with drug dealing and use.
Some residents on the Pear Tree Field/Cronkinson development say dealing has been going on for weeks “openly” with young men in cars and on bikes.
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