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HS2 Ltd announces “formal” start of construction of railway

HS2 Ltd announces “formal” start of construction of railway

HS2 Ltd has today announced the formal start of construction on the project which will eventually connect South Cheshire to London in under an hour.

It follows the announcement in April when Department for Transport gave approval for HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed to the four Main Works Civils Contractors working on the project.

September 4, 2020
Police appeal after man left seriously injured in van collision

Police appeal after man left seriously injured in van collision

A man is seriously injured in hospital after a collision with a van which failed to stop at the scene in Crewe, police say.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following the collision involving the 33-year-old pedestrian and a white Peugeot van.

September 3, 2020
Cheshire Police vows to improve safety amid 50 attacks on officers each month

Cheshire Police vows to improve safety amid 50 attacks on officers each month

Cheshire Police chiefs have vowed to increase safety of its officers amid shocking statistics which show they suffer an average 50 attacks a month.

Bosses have reacted to a national review which included a survey of more than 40,000 officers across the UK in response to concerns about a rising tide of assaults and violence against officers.

September 2, 2020
More than 80% OpenRent Cheshire East properties ban DSS

More than 80% OpenRent Cheshire East properties ban DSS

More than 80% of OpenRent properties listed in Cheshire East have “no DSS” bans, a BBC investigation has found.

This is despite a judge ruling in July that blanket bans on renting properties to people on housing benefit were unlawful and discriminatory.

September 2, 2020
Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

The annual Harry’s Duck Race in support of Hope House Children’s Hospice is back in Nantwich to celebrate its 10th anniversary – but this time held virtually.

September 1, 2020
Nantwich bar issues warning after customer tests positive for COVID-19

Nantwich bar issues warning after customer tests positive for COVID-19

Bosses at a popular Nantwich bar issued a warning today after a customer reported they have tested positive for Coronavirus.

Nakatcha on Welsh Row say a customer has reported that a friend they were out with in the venue on Sunday (August 30) has since tested positive for Covid-19.

September 1, 2020
Cheshire East parents urged to stay away from school gates

Cheshire East parents urged to stay away from school gates

Parents across Nantwich and Cheshire East are being urged to stay clear of school gates when pupils finally return to classes later this week.

Around 56,000 children and young people will be returning to more than 170 schools and colleges across the borough.

August 31, 2020
Nantwich indoor pool to reopen from September 1

Nantwich indoor pool to reopen from September 1

Nantwich swimming pool will open again to the public from September 1, Everybody Leisure has announced.

The trust has already reopened 11 sports facilities across Cheshire East for activities such as gym, group fitness and outdoor swimming, including the brine pool in Nantwich.

August 30, 2020
People taken to hospital after kitchen fire in Nantwich

People taken to hospital after kitchen fire in Nantwich

Householders were taken to hospital for treatment after a kitchen fire at their home in Nantwich.

The incident happened at a property on The Pike in Nantwich at around 8.30pm on Thursday (August 27).

August 30, 2020
Mystery of the “Nantwich Nessie” talk of the canals around town

Mystery of the “Nantwich Nessie” talk of the canals around town

By Jonathan White
A fish-like creature has been spotted along the Shropshire Union Canal in and around Nantwich, sparking photos and comments across social media over where it came from!

August 28, 2020
Nantwich scout group launches £250,000 project to build new base

Nantwich scout group launches £250,000 project to build new base

A well-used Scout hut in Nantwich has had to close over safety fears, sparking a £250,000 new-build project.

The headquarters of the 38th South West Cheshire (Nantwich) group off Davenport Avenue has become rundown and can no longer be used.

August 28, 2020
Two new special schools for Cheshire East set to open

Two new special schools for Cheshire East set to open

Two new special schools catering for children aged between four and 18 across Cheshire East are set to open.

The schools, Axis Academy and Lavender Field School, aim to cater for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), such as those with social, emotional and mental health needs.

August 27, 2020
Founder of Cheerbrook in Nantwich loses battle with cancer

Founder of Cheerbrook in Nantwich loses battle with cancer

The founder of Cheerbrook farm shop in Nantwich Andrew Shufflebotham has died after a long battle against cancer.

Tributes have flooded in for Andrew, known as ‘Shuff’, who passed away last week.

August 27, 2020