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Sharp rise in Cheshire East Covid cases prompts warning

Sharp rise in Cheshire East Covid cases prompts warning

A sharp rise in Covid cases in Cheshire East has prompted a warning from health officials.

Figures released on March 21 show the rate of positive cases in Cheshire East has risen to 843 per 100,000 population.

March 24, 2022
Thousands of free Easter activity places for children on free school meals

Thousands of free Easter activity places for children on free school meals

Thousands of free places for Easter activities in Cheshire East have been available for parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals.

March 24, 2022
REVIEW: The Roses of Eyam, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: The Roses of Eyam, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The Roses of Eyam by Don Taylor is the latest production from Nantwich Players Youth Theatre.

Directed by Michaela Warrilow, the production tells the tragic tale and heroic sacrifice of the Derbyshire Plague village.

March 24, 2022
St Luke’s Hospice launches ‘Bring a Bag to Work Day’

St Luke’s Hospice launches ‘Bring a Bag to Work Day’

St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire has launched its latest donation drive “Bring a Bag to Work Day” and local businesses are being urged to get involved.

On Wednesday March 30, volunteers from the Hospice will collect donation bags from workplaces of all shapes and sizes to help stock local St Luke’s charity shops.

March 24, 2022
FEATURE: 4 steps to finding success studying abroad

FEATURE: 4 steps to finding success studying abroad

Getting on a plane all alone to jet off to a new adventure after high school is exciting but incredibly daunting.

Studying abroad is a huge life change and many students feel a serious pressure to be successful and make the most of their time away.

March 24, 2022
Nantwich Town climb away from danger with fourth home win on run

Nantwich Town climb away from danger with fourth home win on run

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town made it four home wins on the bounce and five games without conceding with a 1-0 win over Grantham Town.

The Dabbers went into last night’s bang in form, and looking to continue that at their opponents’ expense.

March 23, 2022
Fire crews battle blaze in ground floor Nantwich flat

Fire crews battle blaze in ground floor Nantwich flat

Fire crews tackled a fire in a ground floor town centre flat in Nantwich.

The blaze broke out on Kensington Court off Beam Street at around 11.30pm on Monday (March 21).

March 23, 2022
Nantwich Concert Band launches two new music groups

Nantwich Concert Band launches two new music groups

Nantwich Concert Band (NCB) has launched two new music groups for young musicians, starting this May.

NCB regularly hosts concerts in local venues, performing in the town square and providing entertainment at events such as Nantwich Food Festival.

March 23, 2022
New wheelchair service facility opened in South Cheshire

New wheelchair service facility opened in South Cheshire

A new wheelchair service centre has been opened in South Cheshire.

The service run by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) has opened at Infinity House in Crewe.

March 23, 2022
“Quality assurance officers” to inspect Cheshire East road repairs

“Quality assurance officers” to inspect Cheshire East road repairs

New “quality assurance officers” are to be used by Cheshire East Council to inspect work carried out on the borough’s roads.

The authority said it aims to improve the quality of highways repairs after mounting criticism about the state of the area’s roads.

March 23, 2022
Marbury Merry Days fair aerial view

Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair returns

By Jonathan White
The 41st Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair returns on May 14-15 after a three-year gap due to the pandemic.

Gates open at 12.30pm and the fair takes places in the field next to St Michael’s All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere.

March 23, 2022
Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner defends 33% pay rise for deputy

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner defends 33% pay rise for deputy

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has defended a 33% pay rise he gave his deputy.

PCC John Dwyer told a councillor he made a mistake when initially calculating the salary for the role.

March 22, 2022
Inaugural Nantwich 10K road race proves a winner

Inaugural Nantwich 10K road race proves a winner

By Jonathan White
The inaugural Nantwich 10k Road Race was a massive hit with organisers and participants.

The race took 250 participants on a 10 kilometre (6.2 miles) loop on closed roads, starting on Waterlode opposite Nantwich Town Football Club.

March 22, 2022