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Nantwich computer businesses repair donated laptops for children

Nantwich computer businesses repair donated laptops for children

Computer businesses in Nantwich and Crewe are helping children connect with online school learning by repairing donated laptops.

The Laptop Shop, on Hospital Street, and Nantwich Computer Consultant Nic Bunting are taking in donated devices so they can be fixed on passed on to youngsters without them.

January 31, 2021
Former Cheshire Gymnastics coach jailed for raping child, 11

Former Cheshire Gymnastics coach jailed for raping child, 11

A former Cheshire Gymnastics coach has been jailed for 15 years for abusing and raping an 11-year-old girl.

Ashley Wilson, 32, was coach at the Northwich-based organisation where he once held the position of Welfare Officer, with a responsibility for its centres at Holmes Chapel and South Cheshire.

January 31, 2021
MPs welcome more officers for Cheshire as PCC approves policing budget

MPs welcome more officers for Cheshire as PCC approves policing budget

MPs in Cheshire have welcomed a police recruitment drive which they say has resulted in an “additional” 91 police officers on the streets.

It comes as Cheshire’s PCC David Keane also this week approved a 2021-22 budget to recruit another 88 officers by raising the policing precept of Council Tax by £1.25 per month for Band D property holders.

January 30, 2021
Three men jailed for shooting at South Cheshire house

Three men jailed for shooting at South Cheshire house

Three men involved in a shooting at a house in Crewe have been jailed.

Kieran Mellor, 23, Kenneth Stephenson, 24, and Nyle Smith, 24, had been in an altercation with two men outside the property on the evening of Sunday April 19.

January 29, 2021
Flood Alert in place for Weaver catchment in Nantwich area

Flood Alert in place for Weaver catchment in Nantwich area

By Hannah Youds
Nantwich remains under a Floor Alert along the River Weaver catchment after more heavy rain and the forecast of snow this weekend.

The Environment Agency has placed the Weaver Catchment on Flood Alert along its stretch including Crewe, Frodsham, Winsford and Northwich.

January 29, 2021
Nantwich officers warn parents of teenagers as Cheshire Police issue 300+ fines

Nantwich officers warn parents of teenagers as Cheshire Police issue 300+ fines

Nantwich officers have warned parents of teenagers to keep them at home in lockdown after Cheshire Police issued more than 300 fines in January.

They say parents of children caught breaking lockdown rules could be fined, after complaints in the Stapeley area of groups of youths hanging around, some involved in anti-social behaviour.

January 28, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich college students unlock digital superpowers

Crewe and Nantwich college students unlock digital superpowers

By Hannah Youds
Students at Cheshire College – South and West will be unlocking ‘digital superpowers’ in a new partnership with Virtalis.

A new immersive design lab has been opened at the college in Crewe, backed by the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership.

January 28, 2021
Vaccine rollout not slowing down in Cheshire, say health chiefs

Vaccine rollout not slowing down in Cheshire, say health chiefs

By Hannah Youds
It has been almost three weeks since the first Covid-19 vaccine was administered in Nantwich – and the fight to eradicate the virus locally is not slowing down, say health chiefs.

Residents of Nantwich have been receiving their vaccines at the Civic Centre to help them gain protection against the Coronavirus.

January 28, 2021
Cheshire East opposition leader slams council for “not sharing” budget plans

Cheshire East opposition leader slams council for “not sharing” budget plans

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Crucial Cheshire East Council budget plans were not shared with other councillors before going public, according to opposition leader Janet Clowes.

The council’s Labour-Independent cabinet revealed its proposed medium term financial strategy (MTFS) yesterday (January 26), which outlines the authority’s spending plans from 2021-25.

January 27, 2021
Police use new “blockers” against phone scammers targeting Nantwich

Police use new “blockers” against phone scammers targeting Nantwich

Officers in Cheshire are using a new tool to protect vulnerable residents from telephone scammers.

The call blocker devices have been used in Nantwich as well as other towns like Crewe, Alsager, Knutsford and Chester.

January 27, 2021
Kitten found dumped in carrier outside RSPCA centre in Nantwich

Kitten found dumped in carrier outside RSPCA centre in Nantwich

A kitten was found dumped outside the Stapeley Grange RSPCA animal centre in Nantwich with toy mouse.

Staff, who have named him Matty after lead singer of The 1975 band, are appealing for information to trace the owner.

January 27, 2021
Cheshire Directors of Public Health urge supermarkets to tighten COVID rules

Cheshire Directors of Public Health urge supermarkets to tighten COVID rules

Directors of Public Health across Cheshire today appealed to all supermarkets and food/convenience stores to adhere to the COVID secure public health guidance.

Several national supermarkets have confirmed they will be tightening up rules and enforcing face coverings in their stores which is welcomed by directors.

January 26, 2021
“Hallowed Ground” video tells story behind Airman’s Grave in Nantwich

“Hallowed Ground” video tells story behind Airman’s Grave in Nantwich

By Hannah Youds
A video exploring the history of the Airman’s Grave in Nantwich has been produced as part of the new “Hallowed Ground” YouTube series of historical narrations.

The video, just 15 minutes long, was made by Cast The Past Production, a group who aim to bring communities closer through stories of their local history.

January 26, 2021