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Nantwich youngster wins Cheshire PCC Christmas card contest!

Nantwich youngster wins Cheshire PCC Christmas card contest!

A Nantwich youngster enjoyed a festive surprise from Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner after winning a a Christmas Card competition.

Eight-year-old Romani Rhodes-Fowles was visited by PCC John Dwyer and PC Panda at her Bridgemere CE Primary School.

December 22, 2021
Cheerbrook recipe book helps raise funds for Nantwich District Nurses

Cheerbrook recipe book helps raise funds for Nantwich District Nurses

A charity recipe book produced by popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook is helping raise vital funds Nantwich District Nurses.

Staff at Cheerbrook have been working on the book for months to support its Charity of the Year, Nantwich District Nurses via Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust.

December 22, 2021
Wybunbury Delves celebrates Ofsted “Good” ranking in latest report

Wybunbury Delves celebrates Ofsted “Good” ranking in latest report

Staff and pupils at Wybunbury Delves CE Primary School are celebrating after the latest Ofsted report found it to be a “Good” school.

Ofsted inspectors said they found a “close-knit school community” where pupils “thrive” due to the care, support and the strong bonds between school and home.

December 22, 2021
Nantwich Town FC Royals U12s secure unbeaten record

Nantwich Town FC Royals U12s secure unbeaten record

A Nantwich U12s football team has won promotion from South Cheshire Youth League after going unbeaten and winning all 14 games.

Nantwich Town Royals U12s, made up players from seven schools around the local area, have proved unbeatable this season, beating all seven teams home and away.

December 21, 2021
A51 trunk road at Wardle re-opens after 16-week closure

A51 trunk road at Wardle re-opens after 16-week closure

Council chiefs say highways engineers “worked tirelessly” to complete works on the busy A51 at Wardle near Nantwich which was closed for 16 weeks.

Work to stabilise 750 metres of carriageway began in August and required the complete closure of one of the busiest roads in the borough.

December 21, 2021
Walk-in booster Covid vaccine in Nantwich Civic Hall

Walk-in booster Covid vaccine in Nantwich Civic Hall

Residents can get a booster Covid vaccine dose as a walk-in from the Nantwich Civic Hall tomorrow (December 21)

They will be available on Tuesday December 21 between 2pm and 7pm.

December 20, 2021
The CAT 107.9FM wins support from National Lottery

The CAT 107.9FM wins support from National Lottery

Crewe and Nantwich community radio The Cat 107.9FM has received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

The funding will go towards continuing operations and the purchase of necessary equipment for the Cat’s “Out and About” community team following on from becoming media partners with Nantwich Town FC.

December 20, 2021
PICTURE SPECIAL: Christmas lights bring festive cheer

PICTURE SPECIAL: Christmas lights bring festive cheer

By Jonathan White
I enjoy the Christmas lights in the Nantwich and Crewe town centres.

But I also really enjoy the over-the-top Christmas lights and decorations – including the occasional inflatable decoration and light show – that some local residents setup each year.

December 20, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Take part in Speed Management Strategy consultation

READER’S LETTER: Take part in Speed Management Strategy consultation

Dear Editor,
The Cheshire East Speed Management Strategy is out for consultation until 31st January, following on from the Motion passed at Council in Nov 2020.

We need your help to shape this strategy to implement 20mph speed limits on local roads, housing estates and in town and village centres and 40mph on country lanes.

December 20, 2021
Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by Kings Lynn

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by Kings Lynn

By Jack Beresford
A Josh Barrett brace was enough for kings Lynn Town to overcome a spirited Nantwich Town in the FA Trophy Third Round.

After beating Barwell, Grantham and Whitby, The Dabbers were rewarded with a trip to The Walks to face National League side Kings Lynn Town.

December 20, 2021
Four Crewe Regional Sunday league matches hit by Covid

Four Crewe Regional Sunday league matches hit by Covid

Crewe Regional Sunday League games were hit by Covid with four of the ten scheduled matches postponed.

In the Premier Division, Betley won 1-3 at NHB to move within one point of League leaders The Lions.

December 19, 2021
Villages team up to stage Community Advent window trail

Villages team up to stage Community Advent window trail

Residents in Shavington, Weston and Wychwood villages have shown their community spirit by teaming up to organise a community Advent window trail this Christmas.

Sara Randle, Children & Families worker for All Saints’ Church in Weston & St Marks Church in Shavington, has helped organised the event.

December 19, 2021
New support scheme to help struggling Cheshire East council taxpayers

New support scheme to help struggling Cheshire East council taxpayers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Some Cheshire East residents won’t have to pay any council tax from next April following changes being made to the support scheme.

At present people in receipt of benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance or income support get 75% of their council tax paid under the council tax support scheme.

December 19, 2021