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Cheshire Police launch new live location tracker to safeguard women

Cheshire Police launch new live location tracker to safeguard women

By Belinda Ryan
Cheshire Police are using new live streaming and location tracking software during emergency calls to help safeguard women in danger.

If a woman, or anyone in need of emergency help, dials 999 a call handler can use the GoodSAM software to text a message to the caller.

March 21, 2022
Visitor attraction Bunbury Mill to reopen in 2022

Visitor attraction Bunbury Mill to reopen in 2022

Bunbury Mill will re-open to visitors on Sunday March 27.

It will be open every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until October 30 2022 from 1pm to 5pm.

March 21, 2022
Nantwich Town earn point in goalless draw at Gainsborough

Nantwich Town earn point in goalless draw at Gainsborough

Nantwich Town earned a battling point in a goalless encounter away at Gainsborough Trinity.

The draw at their fellow strugglers edges the Dabbers closer to safety in the Northern Premier League.

March 20, 2022
Car fire near Nantwich petrol station forces road closure

Car fire near Nantwich petrol station forces road closure

Sainsbury’s petrol station had to be evacuated after a car burst into flames close by.

The incident happened on the access road to the filling station off the Middlewich Road/Whitehouse Lane roundabout.

March 20, 2022
League leaders The Lions earn narrow win in Crewe Sunday League

League leaders The Lions earn narrow win in Crewe Sunday League

Table toppers The Lions had to work hard to secure a 1-0 victory over Winnington SC in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

The only goal came from a Danny Roberts strike after 60 minutes.

March 20, 2022
Wolfpack Fitness in Nantwich scoops medals at Kettlebell Championships

Wolfpack Fitness in Nantwich scoops medals at Kettlebell Championships

Wolfpack Fitness in Nantwich kicked off the 2022 kettlebell sports season by scooping medals at the national KB30:60 Championships in Rushden.

The club, run by world gold medallist Oli Mell of Willsaton, took its biggest team in a bid to build on the success of last year’s pentathlon event.

March 19, 2022
Nantwich Triathlon Club sweeps board at regional awards

Nantwich Triathlon Club sweeps board at regional awards

Nantwich Triathlon Club swept up at the Triathlon England Regional Awards.

After just 18 months, the club and its organiser Paul McIntyre won several North West accolades.

March 19, 2022
Nantwich group launch appeal to help Ukraine families and soldiers

Nantwich group launch appeal to help Ukraine families and soldiers

Volunteers and Nantwich Clinic have launched a fresh collection appeal for first aid and medical supplies for Ukrainian civilians and soldiers injured in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Supplies will be sent directly from Nantwich on Friday March 25 to Poland.

March 18, 2022
Residents urged to join “Not Parkrun” on Barony Park in Nantwich

Residents urged to join “Not Parkrun” on Barony Park in Nantwich

A “Not Parkrun” is set to take place on Barony Park in Nantwich tomorrow (Saturday March 19).

Organiser Paul McIntyre says the run will be on surrounding public paths from 9am where people will be encouraged to independently run or walk three miles.

March 18, 2022
Harassed housing tenants urged to contact Cheshire East Council

Harassed housing tenants urged to contact Cheshire East Council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Tenants being harassed by private landlords who are trying to evict them illegally are being urged to contact Cheshire East Council.

The council has developed an unlawful eviction and harassment policy aimed at residents knowing their legal rights and the support they can access if they are threatened with eviction.

March 18, 2022
Nantwich shop to host town’s first “Record Store Day”

Nantwich shop to host town’s first “Record Store Day”

By Courtney Davies
A record store in Nantwich is hosting the town’s first Record Store Day next month.

Applestump Records, on Barker Street, will participate in the annual national day on April 23.

March 18, 2022
Cheshire East Council plans Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 events

Cheshire East Council plans Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 events

Cheshire East Council has announced plans for the extended Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebrations to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70-year reign.

The Queen is the first British monarch in history to celebrate a platinum jubilee.

March 18, 2022
Four young Wistaston friends in fundraiser for Ukraine families

Four young Wistaston friends in fundraiser for Ukraine families

Four young friends from Wistaston have teamed up to raise funds for refugee families in war-torn Ukraine.

Reuben Knott, William Burton, Henry Carless (all aged 8), and Harry’s brother Jacob (11) have decided to raise some money.

March 17, 2022