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Cheshire Police plea to drinkers over second weekend of pubs reopening

Cheshire Police plea to drinkers over second weekend of pubs reopening

Cheshire Police have issued a plea for drinkers to “help keep themselves and others safe” when visiting re-opened pubs, bars and restaurants this weekend.

It’s the second weekend such venues have been allowed to open, and police expect thousands more people to be out.

July 10, 2020
Vehicle reg system back at Pyms Lane recycling centre

Vehicle reg system back at Pyms Lane recycling centre

Cheshire East Council has reintroduced a vehicle registration system at the Pyms Lane household waste recycling centre due to congestion.

July 10, 2020
Boughey lorry driver in Nantwich scoops UK title as “most improved”

Boughey lorry driver in Nantwich scoops UK title as “most improved”

Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution driver Dimka Ivanova has driven to success as UK’s number one!

Dimka has been named “Most Improved Driver” in the premier HGV driver awards which recognise outstanding driver performance and excellence.

July 8, 2020
Cheshire East given £340,000 of European cash for “welcome back” campaign

Cheshire East given £340,000 of European cash for “welcome back” campaign

Cheshire East Council has been offered up to £339,533 from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the safe reopening of its high streets.

The council is working to prepare the borough’s high streets for more visitors returning as shops, restaurants, cafes and bars begin to reopen.

July 8, 2020
Two Nantwich teenagers at wheel of successful Youtube channel

Two Nantwich teenagers at wheel of successful Youtube channel

By Jonathan White
Two Nantwich teenagers are steering to success at the wheel of their popular website and Youtube channel.

Now Daniel Achterhuis and Matthew Love-Rouse are on the hunt for interesting vehicles and bikes to review.

July 7, 2020
Pavement parking crackdown promise by Cheshire East Council

Pavement parking crackdown promise by Cheshire East Council

Pavement parkers could face a crackdown under plans by Cheshire East Council.

The authority says it will target measures to ensure pedestrians, people with pushchairs, wheelchair users and the partially sighted are no longer impeded.

July 7, 2020
Man admits murders of ex-wife and her new lover from Wistaston

Man admits murders of ex-wife and her new lover from Wistaston

A man has admitted to the New Year’s Day murders of his ex-wife and her new partner from South Cheshire.

Rhys Hancock appeared at Derby Crown Court today (July 6) via videolink, where he pleaded guilty to the murder of Helen Hancock and Martin Griffiths.

July 6, 2020
COVID-19 local outbreak plans launched by Cheshire East Council

COVID-19 local outbreak plans launched by Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East Council has published its plans on how it would handle local outbreaks of Covid-19 virus.

The plan is part of the Government’s national Covid-19 test, trace, contain and enable recovery strategy.

July 6, 2020
One arrest on pub reopening night in Nantwich, say police

One arrest on pub reopening night in Nantwich, say police

The first night of pubs being open for almost four months passed off successfully in Nantwich, police say.

Just one arrest was made of a man outside The Studio on Castle Street on Saturday night, officers confirmed.

July 6, 2020
Public consulted over Cheshire East “special powers” on tackling dog fouling

Public consulted over Cheshire East “special powers” on tackling dog fouling

Residents in Cheshire East are being asked if they want “special powers” extending to tackle anti-social behaviour such as dog fouling.

Cheshire East Council is consulting over whether special orders protecting communities should be extended for a further three years, including the control of dogs and dog fouling.

July 6, 2020
Thousands across South Cheshire clap for NHS birthday

Thousands across South Cheshire clap for NHS birthday

Families and workers across South Cheshire joined in the national “clap for NHS” birthday celebration, writes Jonathan White.

People gathered outside their homes, on doorsteps and in front gardens at 5pm yesterday (July 5) for the national “pause for applause”.

July 6, 2020
Cheshire East leaders slam Government funding as “wholly inadequate”

Cheshire East leaders slam Government funding as “wholly inadequate”

Cheshire East Council leaders have criticised as “wholly inadequate” a government funding package to help councils hit by COVID-19 costs.

Leader and Deputy Leader Cllr Sam Corcoran and Cllr Craig Browne said most of the £27 billion headlining the announcement had already been delivered to businesses in grants.

July 5, 2020
Police Crime Commissioner secures £300K for victims’ organisations in Cheshire

Police Crime Commissioner secures £300K for victims’ organisations in Cheshire

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner has secured grants for organisations supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence through the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 4, 2020