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M&S has launched a new colleague app to revolutionise how it donates surplus food from stores to local charities. The new system aims to considerably increase the amount of surplus meals being locally redistributed to those in need, via the store’s charity partners.

12 February 2020

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M&S offers surplus food to community groups in Nantwich

M&S bosses are calling on Nantwich charities and community groups to join its food redistribution scheme.

M&S and Neighbourly, its food redistribution partner, are donating surplus food to good causes across South Cheshire.

December 13, 2021
Reaseheath apprentice butcher wins gold at Worldskills finals

Reaseheath apprentice butcher wins gold at Worldskills finals

A Reaseheath College trained butchery apprentice has proved a cut above by winning a gold medal at the WorldSkills UK Butchery national finals.

Jason Edwards, 27, completed his FDQ Diploma in Professional Butchery (Level 2) at the Nantwich college last year and manages Littlers Butchers in Hartford.

December 13, 2021
Police appeal after man seriously assaulted in Nantwich

Police appeal after man seriously assaulted in Nantwich

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a man was seriously assaulted in Nantwich.

The 22-year-old victim was involved in a dispute with two other men while waiting for a taxi outside Home Bargains on Beam Street.

December 13, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Communities on slashed gritting routes left out in cold

READER’S LETTER: Communities on slashed gritting routes left out in cold

Dear Editor,
It’s now nearly two years since I ‘called in’ the CEC Labour/Independents Cabinet decision to cut winter gritting routes and six months since a decision was made somewhere in the corridors of Cheshire East Council, that despite a second consultation, confirmed the cutting of miles of the highways network from the Adverse Winter Weather gritting scheme.

December 13, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Three days of carnage on Coole Lane

READER’S LETTER: Three days of carnage on Coole Lane

Dear Editor,

To Cllrs Browne and Corcoran.

In launching your 2022/23 budget consultation you claim a balanced four-year budget but totally ignore the impact of ‘your policy’ of cuts to rural areas and passing on cost to Parish Council’s via your ‘highway pilot top up scheme/price list’.

December 12, 2021
Waterlogged pitches hit Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Waterlogged pitches hit Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Recent heavy rain of meant many of the Crewe Regional Sunday League games were called off today because of waterlogged pitches.

In Division One, lowly placed JS Bailey met second placed Winsford Over for the second time in seven days.

December 12, 2021
Nantwich mum scoops £5,000 Aldi golden ticket

Nantwich mum scoops £5,000 Aldi golden ticket

A Nantwich mum has scooped a £5,000 golden ticket in a competition run by supermarket Aldi.

Sian Walker found the £5k ticket hidden in Aldi’s Dairyfine Golden Giveaway chocolate bars.

December 12, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?

READER’S LETTER: Why no crowds at Crewe lights switch-on?

Dear Editor,
At their recent meeting, I criticised the Labour run Crewe Town Council for not allowing the people of Crewe to attend the official switch on of the Xmas Lights.

Usually this is a big event, which marks the beginning of the Xmas celebrations, with entertainment and street stalls etc.

December 12, 2021
Midfielder Matt Bell re-signs for Nantwich Town

Midfielder Matt Bell re-signs for Nantwich Town

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town have re-signed favourite midfielder Matt Bell.

Bell first joined the Dabbers in May 2015 from Kidsgrove Athletic after starting his career at Mansfield Town before being released.

December 12, 2021
Fire crews tackle cooker fire in Wybunbury house

Fire crews tackle cooker fire in Wybunbury house

Fire crews were called to tackle a cooker fire at a house on Main Road in Wybunbury.

The fire started at around 1.15pm on Friday (December 10) and a fire appliance from Crewe were called out.

December 12, 2021
REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

At long last, panto is back. Oh yes it is.

After an extra year of beauty sleep, Crewe Lyceum has opened its doors to a fun-filled production of Sleeping Beauty.

December 12, 2021
Charity collection for Nantwich Town legend Pat Smith

Charity collection for Nantwich Town legend Pat Smith

By Jonathan White
Staff at Ebenezer’s Nantwich have collected £229 for Diabetes UK in memory of James ‘Pat’ Smith.

Pat, who died earlier this year, was a true Dabber legend, a former Nantwich postman and chairman of Crewe and South Cheshire Voluntary Group of Diabetes UK.

December 10, 2021
FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

Holiday shopping can be the worst when it comes to creating stress.

We all feel so much pressure to get just the right gift for friends and family.

December 10, 2021