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Crewe fundraiser pedals 300 miles in aid of Blood Cancer UK

Crewe fundraiser pedals 300 miles in aid of Blood Cancer UK

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire man saddled up to pedal more than 300 miles in May to raise money for Blood Cancer UK.

Ben Reinhardt, from Crewe, spent May this year cycling the equivalent distance from London to Paris.

June 1, 2021
Nantwich Triathlon Club launched after organisers secure funding

Nantwich Triathlon Club launched after organisers secure funding

A new Nantwich Triathlon Club has been launched after organisers secured community funding from a developer.

The town is known for staging two triathlons every year, but has never had its own triathlon club until now.

May 31, 2021
Nantwich pub bosses release CCTV of gang who raided venue

Nantwich pub bosses release CCTV of gang who raided venue

Angry pub bosses in Nantwich have released these CCTV images of a gang who broke into their premises THREE times in one night and stole stock and damaged goods.

The incidents happened at the popular Ebenezer’s Craft Been and Gin bar at the rear of The Studio on Castle Street.

May 30, 2021
Aldi store boss in Nantwich “looking forward” to reopening

Aldi store boss in Nantwich “looking forward” to reopening

The boss of the new Aldi store in Nantwich says she’s looking forward to opening their doors once again after nine months.

Hayley Rogerson and her team closed the store back in September so it could be knocked down and a new-build erected in its place.

May 30, 2021
Cheshire East health chiefs appeal for more Covid self testing

Cheshire East health chiefs appeal for more Covid self testing

Health chiefs in Cheshire East have appealed for more residents to self test for Covid after containing a cluster of cases in the borough.

They say a recent outbreak in the Handforth area has highlighted the part local residents can play in fighting the virus through regular symptom-free testing.

May 30, 2021
Young truck fan from Shavington helps Cheshire Police operation

Young truck fan from Shavington helps Cheshire Police operation

A Shavington youngster was recruited by Cheshire Constabulary this week to help highlight their latest road safety operation.

Eight-year-old Alfie Simcox is well known in the trucking world and can often be found at service stations and on motorway bridges taking photographs of trucks for his Facebook page.

May 28, 2021
Sisters sign up for St Luke’s Midnight Walk in memory of Nantwich mum

Sisters sign up for St Luke’s Midnight Walk in memory of Nantwich mum

Two sisters will be walking in their mum’s footsteps as they take part in St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk in her memory.

Sue Edisbury, from Nantwich, completed the Midnight Walk 10 years ago.

May 27, 2021
£14 million to Crewe from Future High Streets Fund

£14 million to Crewe from Future High Streets Fund

Council bosses and Crewe & Nantwich MP have welcomed more than £14 million funding for Crewe from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund.

The £14.1 million will go towards nine projects including £3.1 million to transform the historic Christ Church into a new digital technology work space to encourage new digital entrepreneurs into the town.

May 27, 2021
Cheshire has second lowest knife crime rates in England and Wales

Cheshire has second lowest knife crime rates in England and Wales

Cheshire has the second lowest rate of knife crime in England and Wales, according to latest statistics.

The number of knife-related offences committed in the county decreased by 27.6% from the year ending in December 2019 to the year ending in December 2020.

May 26, 2021
Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabbers Don’t Drop” litter campaign

Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabbers Don’t Drop” litter campaign

Town councillors in Nantwich have launched a new campaign called “Dabbers Don’t Drop” to highlight growing problems of litter, dog fouling and fly-tipping.

Officials say there has been an “unacceptable” increase in littering around the town centre, parks, and along the town’s canal and river.

May 26, 2021
Nantwich girl to chop hair off for children’s cancer charity

Nantwich girl to chop hair off for children’s cancer charity

A young Nantwich girl has decided to chop off her long locks – to help children suffering from cancer.

Four-year-old Willow has agreed to have 12 inches cut off from her hair on Monday (May 31) in aid of the Little Princess Trust.

May 26, 2021
Wishing Well charity which helps Nantwich vulnerable receives funding boost

Wishing Well charity which helps Nantwich vulnerable receives funding boost

A charity that offers health and wellbeing support in Nantwich and the wider areas has received a funding boost.

The Wishing Well has been gifted £1,891 from housebuilder Redrow to support online education services.

May 24, 2021
Long COVID-19 rehab programme first to Launch in Cheshire East

Long COVID-19 rehab programme first to Launch in Cheshire East

The first Long COVID-19 rehabilitation exercise programme in Cheshire East is launching in June 14.

Everybody Sport and Recreation is the first organisation to host the service to people suffering from long COVID.

May 24, 2021