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Nantwich Civic Centre to become town’s COVID vaccination hub

Nantwich Civic Centre to become town’s COVID vaccination hub

Nantwich Civic Centre is being turned into the main vaccination hub for the town.

The venue’s main hall on Market Street is being taken over by NHS ready to start the mass vaccination rollout programme.

January 5, 2021
Nantwich Rector urges worshippers to stay away after Christmas Covid incidents

Nantwich Rector urges worshippers to stay away after Christmas Covid incidents

A church Rector in Nantwich has urged some worshippers to stay away after it emerged some who attended Christmas services later tested positive for COVID-19.

Mark Hart, Rector of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich, said the church is still open for public worship in Tier 4.

January 4, 2021
Expansion of COVID-19 vaccination roll-out across Cheshire

Expansion of COVID-19 vaccination roll-out across Cheshire

Sixteen new GP-led COVID-19 vaccination services are set to start vaccinating people across Cheshire in the first weeks of 2021.

They include one in Nantwich, two in Crewe, and in other towns including Alsager, Middlewich, Congleton and Macclesfield.

January 4, 2021
Nantwich heads praise community response to volunteer plea

Nantwich heads praise community response to volunteer plea

Nantwich headteachers have praised the response of the community after appealing for help to deliver mass Covid testing of pupils on site.

David Cole, head of Brine Leas Academy, and John Harrison at Malbank have been working over Christmas to plan for the testing after the Government announced new return dates and mass testing requirements.

January 4, 2021
Cheshire Police issue Tier 4 warning after 22 people rescued in snow drama

Cheshire Police issue Tier 4 warning after 22 people rescued in snow drama

Cheshire Police teams have today warned residents to adhere to Tier 4 restrictions after officers were forced to embark on a 3-hour rescue of families stuck in snow in the county.

January 3, 2021
Cheshire East Council and schools adapt to latest Government return plans

Cheshire East Council and schools adapt to latest Government return plans

Cheshire East Council says it is helping schools and colleges to put arrangements in place for the return of pupils to school in the New Year.

It follows latest Government guidance issued yesterday, which will see many students not back in the classroom until January 18.

December 31, 2020
Christie fundraiser from Nantwich makes New Year’s Honours list

Christie fundraiser from Nantwich makes New Year’s Honours list

A long term Christie supporter and businesswoman from Nantwich been awarded a British Empire Medal in this year’s New Year’s Honours list.

Sarah Darlington, who lives near Nantwich with her husband Tim and two children, has been given the prestigious award for her services to charity.

December 30, 2020
Cheshire East to move into Tier 4 highest restrictions

Cheshire East to move into Tier 4 highest restrictions

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East and West boroughs will move into the tightest Covid-19 restrictions from tomorrow, Matt Hancock has confirmed.

December 30, 2020
Nantwich bar raises money for charity with facemasks and dog bandanas

Nantwich bar raises money for charity with facemasks and dog bandanas

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich bar has been raising money for charity by issuing branded facemasks and dog bandanas.

Ebenezer’s Craft Beer & Gin, on Castle Street, sold branded facemasks and dog bandanas to raise money for Nantwich Foodbank.

December 30, 2020
RSPCA appeal after dead dog found dumped in Nantwich

RSPCA appeal after dead dog found dumped in Nantwich

The RSPCA is appealing for help to trace the owner of a dog found dumped in a layby near Nantwich.

The body of the white Jack Russell terrier was found by a member of the public wrapped in a sheet and by the side of Poole Hill Road.

December 29, 2020
Reaseheath College donates record collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Reaseheath College donates record collection to Nantwich Foodbank

Generous students and staff from Reaseheath College in Nantwich have donated a record collection of food and Christmas treats to help people in need in their local community.

All departments were involved in amassing more than 50 boxes and bags of in-date, non perishable food and household items which have now been delivered to Nantwich Foodbank.

December 29, 2020
Cheshire Fire Authority proposes 1.99% rise in Council Tax

Cheshire Fire Authority proposes 1.99% rise in Council Tax

Cheshire Fire Authority has unveiled plans to raise its portion of Council tax by 1.99% for 2021-22.

The increase will result in a cost per year to £80.87 for a band D equivalent property. It currently stands at £79.29 per year for a band D property.

December 28, 2020
Nantwich pupils send “Hearts to Homes” to care home residents

Nantwich pupils send “Hearts to Homes” to care home residents

Children and staff across Nantwich Educational Partnership (NEP) sent some festive cheer to care home residents by sending out “Hearts to Homes”.

Pupils posted out Christmas cards and good wishes to help support people living under tight Covid restrictions this Christmas.

December 28, 2020