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Cheshire has second lowest knife crime rates in England and Wales

Cheshire has second lowest knife crime rates in England and Wales

Cheshire has the second lowest rate of knife crime in England and Wales, according to latest statistics.

The number of knife-related offences committed in the county decreased by 27.6% from the year ending in December 2019 to the year ending in December 2020.

May 26, 2021
Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabbers Don’t Drop” litter campaign

Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabbers Don’t Drop” litter campaign

Town councillors in Nantwich have launched a new campaign called “Dabbers Don’t Drop” to highlight growing problems of litter, dog fouling and fly-tipping.

Officials say there has been an “unacceptable” increase in littering around the town centre, parks, and along the town’s canal and river.

May 26, 2021
Nantwich outdoor swimming pool to reopen on Friday

Nantwich outdoor swimming pool to reopen on Friday

Nantwich’s popular Outdoor Swimming Pool re-opens to the public on Friday.

And the timing looks good as weather forecasts suggest warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine over the next two weeks.

May 26, 2021
Nantwich girl to chop hair off for children’s cancer charity

Nantwich girl to chop hair off for children’s cancer charity

A young Nantwich girl has decided to chop off her long locks – to help children suffering from cancer.

Four-year-old Willow has agreed to have 12 inches cut off from her hair on Monday (May 31) in aid of the Little Princess Trust.

May 26, 2021
Stapeley pupils complete community litter pick as restrictions ease

Stapeley pupils complete community litter pick as restrictions ease

Pupils in Stapeley were inspired by a book called “Trash” to complete a community litter pick and tidy up their area.

The Pear Tree Primary year 5 youngsters read ‘Trash’ by Andy Mulligan as their class book last term.

May 24, 2021
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s ‘Children’s Emergency Care Appeal’

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s ‘Children’s Emergency Care Appeal’

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched a Children’s Emergency Care Appeal to provide a new unit for children needing emergency medical care.

Charity organisers want to provide a “calming, child-friendly environment we can help to relax and distract children of all ages so that their experience is the best that it can be”.

May 24, 2021
Wishing Well charity which helps Nantwich vulnerable receives funding boost

Wishing Well charity which helps Nantwich vulnerable receives funding boost

A charity that offers health and wellbeing support in Nantwich and the wider areas has received a funding boost.

The Wishing Well has been gifted £1,891 from housebuilder Redrow to support online education services.

May 24, 2021
Long COVID-19 rehab programme first to Launch in Cheshire East

Long COVID-19 rehab programme first to Launch in Cheshire East

The first Long COVID-19 rehabilitation exercise programme in Cheshire East is launching in June 14.

Everybody Sport and Recreation is the first organisation to host the service to people suffering from long COVID.

May 24, 2021
Crewe man charged after police incident near Reaseheath College, Nantwich

Crewe man charged after police incident near Reaseheath College, Nantwich

A man from Crewe has been charged with multiple offences including burglary, robbery and theft following a police incident in Nantwich.

Andrew Graham was arrested at around 7.30pm on Saturday (May 22) after police stopped a silver Citroen C4 on Nantwich Road near to Reaseheath College.

May 24, 2021
Woman cut free from crash on A500 Shavington bypass

Woman cut free from crash on A500 Shavington bypass

A woman had to be cut free from wreckage after a crash on the A500 Shavington bypass.

Fire crews were called to cut the victim out after the incident at around 9.30am yesterday (May 22).

May 23, 2021
Nantwich dad who wrote stories for daughter lands first book deal

Nantwich dad who wrote stories for daughter lands first book deal

An author from Nantwich who started writing a fantasy series to encourage his daughter to read, has been offered a book deal.

Ben Mears, who runs graphic design firm The Dream Loft, thought up story ideas while stuck in a traffic jam with then 10-year-old Henna.

May 23, 2021
ROUND-UP: Latest from Crewe Regional Sunday League

ROUND-UP: Latest from Crewe Regional Sunday League

Bottom team C & N Utd had an excellent 2-1 win over Cuddington in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Division One, Group A today (May 23).

The home side lead 2-0 thanks to goals from Matt Saywell and Tom Heaton.

May 23, 2021
Nantwich Town strike new partnership with Everything Genetic

Nantwich Town strike new partnership with Everything Genetic

Nantwich Town have unveiled their new-look away kit – and announced a new partnership with fast-growing Nantwich firm Everything Genetic.

The three-year agreement will see the “Everything Genetic” logo on all the club’s shirts – from the first team through to the ladies and all of the club’s youth and junior teams.

May 21, 2021