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New-look Nantwich Leisure Centre opens doors to public

New-look Nantwich Leisure Centre opens doors to public

The new-look “Nantwich Leisure Centre” and Barony Sports Complex have re-opened to the public after a £2.1 million refurbishment.

Everybody Sport and Recreation have unveiled a new extended Gym and new-look reception area with a new Taste for Life café.

January 19, 2022
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner awards deputy 33% rise

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner awards deputy 33% rise

By Belinda Ryan, local democracry reporter
Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has given his deputy a 33% rise taking his salary from £38,250 to £51,000 in five months.

John Dwyer (Con) was elected as PCC in May 2021 after defeating former commissioner David Keane (Lab).

January 19, 2022
Dr Kieran Mullan

Kieran Mullan thought to be among 20 MPs considering”no confidence” in PM

Crewe and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan is thought to be among a group of Tory MPs considering submitting letters of “no confidence” in Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

It’s believed Dr Mullan attended two meetings today and yesterday as part of the so-called “pork pie plot”.

January 18, 2022
Bird flu outbreak near Tarporley in Cheshire West

Bird flu outbreak near Tarporley in Cheshire West

Two outbreaks of bird flu have been confirmed – one in Tarporley and one at Aldersley, near Tattenhall.

Both outbreaks are in Cheshire West, but close to the border with Cheshire East.

January 18, 2022
Former Nantwich Town defender competes at Africa Cup of Nations

Former Nantwich Town defender competes at Africa Cup of Nations

Former Nantwich Town defender Ibou Touray is starring in the Africa Cup of Nations for Gambia, writes Jonathan White.

The Africa Cup of Nations is the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa organised by the Confederation of African Football.

January 18, 2022
Tarporley choir Decibellas raises £2,500 for homeless charity

Tarporley choir Decibellas raises £2,500 for homeless charity

A South Cheshire choir has raised more than £2,500 for Chester’s homeless charity, Chester Aid to the Homeless (CATH), from their latest concert.

Decibellas, a choir for upper voices based in Tarporley, raised £2,554 for CATH through ticket sales and a bucket collection at their concert at St Boniface Church in Bunbury.

January 18, 2022
Nantwich Town partner Asmir Begovic in new goalkeeper academy

Nantwich Town partner Asmir Begovic in new goalkeeper academy

Nantwich Town have agreed a new partnership with the Asmir Begovic Goalkeeper Academy, specifically for goalkeepers aged between 8 and 16 years of age.

It is led by Premier League and Everton star Asmir Begovic and will enable young goalkeepers across South Cheshire, to receive expert and dedicated goalkeeper coaching overseen by Liam Stoneley.

January 17, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Animal sentience should enshrined in UK law

READER’S LETTER: Animal sentience should enshrined in UK law

Dear Editor,
As a nation of animal lovers we are calling on your readers to speak up for animals to make sure that animal sentience becomes enshrined in UK law.

Animal sentience was the only issue which was not carried over after Brexit and so the RSPCA has been campaigning to ensure the needs of sentient animals are taken into account by Governments when making policy decisions.

January 17, 2022
Latest walk-in Covid vaccine clinic being held in Nantwich

Latest walk-in Covid vaccine clinic being held in Nantwich

Anyone eligible for a COVID vaccination can have one at a walk-in clinic at Nantwich Civic Hall today (January 17).

Vaccines are available at the walk-in between 2pm and 7pm and today.

January 17, 2022
‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events this Saturday January 22.

The church will be open from 9am until 11:30am serving hot drinks and buttered toast.

January 17, 2022
Lions increase lead in Crewe Regional Premier Division

Lions increase lead in Crewe Regional Premier Division

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League the improved weather meant that all games except one were fulfilled.

And in the Premier Division, The Lions increased their lead at the top with a 1-3 win at NHB.

January 17, 2022
“Neorenaissance” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Neorenaissance” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Neorenaissance”, a new exhibition by local artist Mark Sheeky, has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

It will run until Saturday 5 March.

January 16, 2022
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC podcast shortlisted for major award

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC podcast shortlisted for major award

The Crewe & Nantwich RUFC “GrassRoots – Women’s Rugby from the Roots Up” podcast has made a star-studded shortlist for The Sports Podcast Awards.

The awards aim to identify the best podcasts across 24 international sporting categories.

January 16, 2022