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Nantwich racing driver Witt returns to British GT Championship

British GT Championship race winner Jordan Witt will make a surprise return for this month’s season finale at Donington Park.

Nantwich-based Witt has joined Tolman Motorsport as team-mate to Ian Stinton.

October 9, 2021
Nantwich Town sign young Stoke City midfielder on loan

Nantwich Town sign young Stoke City midfielder on loan

Nantwich Town have signed midfielder Patrick Jarrett from Stoke City on a one-month loan.

Jarrett will go straight into today’s match day squad when the Dabbers travel to face FC United of Manchester.

October 9, 2021
Covid cases in Cheshire East 10-14 yr olds “five times” higher than adults

Covid cases in Cheshire East 10-14 yr olds “five times” higher than adults

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The number of school children who have tested positive in the 10 to 14 age group in Cheshire East is nearly five times that of the adult population.

Latest available figures quoted by director of education Jacky Forster revealed that at the beginning of the week (October 4), the overall positive rate in Cheshire East was 515 per 100,000 population.

October 8, 2021
Bridgemere Primary School to store life-saving defribrillator for village

Bridgemere Primary School to store life-saving defribrillator for village

Villagers can now access a life-saving defibrillator being stored at Bridgemere Primary School near Nantwich.

Doddington and District Parish Council has liaised with other organisations to secure the equipment for its rural residents.

October 8, 2021
Nantwich “Very Best in Stand Up” unveils stellar November line-up

Nantwich “Very Best in Stand Up” unveils stellar November line-up

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to the Nantwich Civic Hall with an absolutely stacked line-up next month.

Hosting the November 5 show will be Ninia Benjamin, making her Nantwich debut.

October 8, 2021
Nantwich Spooktacular returns after pandemic year off

Nantwich Spooktacular returns after pandemic year off

Nantwich Spooktacular returns this Halloween after organisers were forced to cancel the event last year because of the pandemic.

This year marks the 13th anniversary of the event which takes place on Saturday October 30 at Nantwich Show Ground, at Dorfold Park.

October 7, 2021
RSPCA appeal after cygnet killed by dog at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA appeal after cygnet killed by dog at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA staff have made a plea to dog owners in Nantwich to keep pets on a lead after a cygnet was attacked and killed by Nantwich lake.

This is the shocking image of the cygnet which was brought to RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich earlier today.

October 7, 2021
Former Cheshire East mayor donates part of allowance to charities

Former Cheshire East mayor donates part of allowance to charities

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council’s former mayor has donated part of his allowance to charity and foodbanks after holding the post for two years.

For the first time, Cheshire East had the same mayor for two years because of the Covid pandemic.

October 7, 2021
South Cheshire primary schools stage “Harvest Festival” for Foodbanks

South Cheshire primary schools stage “Harvest Festival” for Foodbanks

Five South Cheshire schools are keeping the “Harvest Festival” tradition alive and helping to collect items for local Foodbanks in the process.

Primary schools in Shavington, Wistaston, Wheelock, Leighton and Congleton are part of the Learning for Life Partnership Academy Trust.

October 7, 2021
Nantwich Paralympic hero Andy Small earns Mornflake backing

Nantwich Paralympic hero Andy Small earns Mornflake backing

Nantwich Paralympic hero Andy Small was given a VIP welcome by Mornflake in Crewe where he visited the firm’s new shop and received a surprise presentation.

The wheelchair racer, who scooped gold in Tokyo this summer, was presented with a hamper of his favourite Mornflake oats, a branded sweatshirt and donation to his racing kit as he trains for the World Para Athletics Championships in Japan next summer.

October 6, 2021
Ghost-hunter Yvette Fielding launches debut story book in Nantwich

Ghost-hunter Yvette Fielding launches debut story book in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Yvette Fielding has launched her debut ghost story book at a sold-out event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

She was interviewed by author Katherine Woodfine about her new book “The House in the Woods”, which is the first of a new series for readers aged 11 years and over.

October 6, 2021
Nantwich to unveil “Tree of Light” for Christmas remembrance

Nantwich to unveil “Tree of Light” for Christmas remembrance

Nantwich Town Council is to launch its “Tree of Light” again this year offering residents a chance to remember loved ones at Christmas.

People are invited to make a donation of £5 to dedicate a bauble on the town square’s Tree of Light to a loved one or a special cause.

October 6, 2021
Reaseheath College apprentice scoops national honour

Reaseheath College apprentice scoops national honour

An outstanding Reaseheath College apprentice who studied while suffering a serious illness has been recognised with a national accolade.

Lucy O’Rourke, a Construction Plant Mechanic Apprentice who works for Sunbelt Rentals, received the Judges Special Award at the Construction Plant-hire Association “Stars of the Future Awards 2021”.

October 6, 2021