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Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November

Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November

Villagers in Shavington and Weston have teamed up to show community spirit in a Community Remembrance Garden project.

More than a 1,000 people have been involved in putting together two gardens outside St Mark’s Church, Shavington and All Saints’ Church, Weston.

November 16, 2021
Nantwich clinic teams up with specialists to speed up appointments

Nantwich clinic teams up with specialists to speed up appointments

A firm of physiotherapists has teamed up with some of the region’s top medical specialists to help South Cheshire people gain access to swift appointments.

November 16, 2021
Fireworks cancelled for Nantwich Christmas Lights event

Fireworks cancelled for Nantwich Christmas Lights event

Town Council bosses have cancelled plans to release fireworks as part of Nantwich’s Christmas Lights switch-on.

The event is taking place this Friday in the town square and they were due to stage a firework display at the end of the switch-on.

November 16, 2021
Driver arrested after Nantwich crash leaves motorcyclist seriously injured

Driver arrested after Nantwich crash leaves motorcyclist seriously injured

A driver has been arrested after a collision on Welsh Row in Nantwich left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.

The incident happened at the lights where Welsh Row meets Waterlode and High Street in Nantwich.

November 16, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Shocked to see Nantwich trees chopped down

READER’S LETTER: Shocked to see Nantwich trees chopped down

Dear Editor,
I had hoped that the few remaining mature trees, on the River Weaver riverbank and adjacent to the redevelopment of the former gasworks off Welsh Row in Nantwich, would be spared the cull.

November 16, 2021
READER’S LETTER: MP should justify Environment Bill sewage vote

READER’S LETTER: MP should justify Environment Bill sewage vote

Dear Editor,
None of us likes the thought of sewage in our rivers and on our beaches. It’s disgusting to look at, smelly and unhygienic.

It appears, however, that our MP, Keiran Mullan, disagrees with that, and presumably thinks that raw sewage in our rivers and coastal waters isn’t that bad.

November 16, 2021
PICTURE SPECIAL: Local Remembrance Sunday Services 2021

PICTURE SPECIAL: Local Remembrance Sunday Services 2021

Remembrance Sunday Services were held in Nantwich and nearby villages yesterday.

The services and parades commemorated the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

November 15, 2021
CEC cemetery strategy branded “callous” and “ludicrous”

CEC cemetery strategy branded “callous” and “ludicrous”

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An advisory panel has been set up to look at future cemetery provision in Cheshire East after a councillor branded the existing strategy “callous” and “ludicrous”.

Cheshire East reviewed the strategy in 2018 and a long term proposal was that families would have to bury loved ones in Crewe or Macclesfield as other local cemeteries became full.

November 15, 2021
FEATURE: Festive films on Disney Plus right now

FEATURE: Festive films on Disney Plus right now

With the dark night’s drawing in and Christmas just around the corner, cosy movie marathons are the way forward.

Whether you’re treating yourself to a night of self-care or getting your friends around for a gathering – festive films are a certified crowd-pleaser.

November 15, 2021
More missed bin collections as CEC struggles to recruit drivers

More missed bin collections as CEC struggles to recruit drivers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bin collections are being missed in parts of Cheshire East as the council revealed it is still struggling to recruit drivers and has five vacancies to fill.

Ansa, CEC’s wholly-owned company responsible for waste collection, has taken to social media to apologise for missed collections due to driver shortages.

November 15, 2021
Talbot lose to The Lions in ill-tempered battle of Barony Park

Talbot lose to The Lions in ill-tempered battle of Barony Park

Talbot and The Lions had an ill-tempered game on Barony Park in the Crewe Regional League Premier Division which The Lions won 4-6.

The Lions had added five former Crewe Athletic players to their squad, but went 2-0 down at one stage.

November 15, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Pay Morrisons shop floor workers fairly

READER’S LETTER: Pay Morrisons shop floor workers fairly

Dear Editor,
The sale of Morrisons shows how valuable the business is, yet the supermarket continues to undervalue its shop floor workers.

If Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are willing to invest £7.1 billion in the supermarket, clearly they believe in the strength of the business.

November 15, 2021
Pandemic volunteers celebrated at Wybunbury village event

Pandemic volunteers celebrated at Wybunbury village event

Nearly 40 volunteers were celebrated at an event in Wybunbury as they were toasted for their efforts during the Covid pandemic.

The volunteers met up over drinks and hot buffet supper to share their experiences of supporting vulnerable residents across local communities.

November 15, 2021