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Dealership boss crowned “Local Legend” for Covid vaccination gesture

Dealership boss crowned “Local Legend” for Covid vaccination gesture

A motorcycle dealer in Crewe has been crowned “Local Legend” for turning his showroom into a Covid vaccination centre which has helped thousands visit for their jabs.

Roger Morris allowed a large part of his Crewe Honda Centre site on West Street to be converted into a vaccination centre.

April 26, 2021
Former village school building at Buerton near Nantwich for sale

Former village school building at Buerton near Nantwich for sale

A former school building in the village of Buerton is being sold as its owners move premises.

The old primary school site on Woore Road could be used as residential or commercial accommodation.

April 26, 2021
Works to begin on new “Nantwich Leisure Centre” redevelopment

Works to begin on new “Nantwich Leisure Centre” redevelopment

Nantwich will benefit from a £2.1 million investment into Nantwich Leisure Centre as the first phase of the redevelopment project is to begin in May.

Work will include an extended gym and a new Group Cycling Studio, one of the key suggestions by Nantwich members in the Everybody Sport and Recreation annual surveys.

April 26, 2021
Rubbish left on Brookfield Park

Brookfield Park residents meet Crime Commissioner candidate to air fears

Nantwich residents aired their concerns about anti-social behaviour on Brookfield Park to Police Crime Commissioner candidate David Keane.

Mr Keane visited the park on Saturday where a minority of yobs have destroyed trees, set piles of rubbish on fire, left broken glass and litter across the park, and been seen driving cars and motorbikes recklessly on the grass.

April 26, 2021
Cheshire College learners celebrated in virtual graduation

Cheshire College learners celebrated in virtual graduation

The accomplishments of more than 200 Cheshire College students were celebrated at a virtual graduation ceremony.

Graduates, friends and family came together with staff and stakeholders of Cheshire’s largest provider of post-16 education to celebrate their achievements.

April 25, 2021
FOOTBALL: Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division ends

FOOTBALL: Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division ends

The Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division has been discontinued for the season, officials have said.

The decision was made after one of few remaining teams who initially agreed to continue playing in a new format no longer wishes to.

April 25, 2021
Nantwich Town in training match at Willaston White Star

Nantwich Town in training match at Willaston White Star

Nantwich Town have been back in action in a behind closed doors training match at Willaston White Star.

The Nantwich Town teams teams played three lots of 30 minutes at White Star’s ground yesterday (April 24).

April 25, 2021
Nantwich News photographer features in Cheshire Life magazine

Nantwich News photographer features in Cheshire Life magazine

Nantwich News photographer and community reporter Jonathan White features in the latest edition of Cheshire Life magazine.

Jonathan, who works at Cheshire College, has been contributing stories and pictures for more than 10 years.

April 23, 2021
Beam Heath Trust payment distribution to start in June

Beam Heath Trust payment distribution to start in June

Beam Heath Trust dividend payments for eligible Nantwich residents could be delayed this year by restrictions, trustees have warned.

Trustees say they have taken advice from the Director of Public Health at Cheshire East on door to door contact under current Government health regulations.

April 23, 2021
Fans urged to join Nantwich Town FC “The 200 Club”

Fans urged to join Nantwich Town FC “The 200 Club”

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town supporters are urged to become members of the 200 Club and help the club survive through the crippling pandemic.

It aims to provide regular financial support for the club and at the same time those in it have a chance to win up to £400 every month.

April 22, 2021
Community groups in South Cheshire to apply for HS2 grants

Community groups in South Cheshire to apply for HS2 grants

More than 20 community groups and charities in South Cheshire are preparing to apply for grants as part of the HS2 programme.

They met with Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan to discuss the grants being made available to voluntary and community sectors.

April 22, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Democracy “kicked into touch” by CEC Leader

READER’S LETTER: Democracy “kicked into touch” by CEC Leader

Dear Editor,

At the Full Cheshire East Council meeting the Labour/Independent Administration’s Leader, Cllr Sam Corcoran, insisted that we hurtle headlong into our new decision making Committee system without having the necessary rule book, our new Constitution, in place.

April 22, 2021
Arsonists hunted after large fire sparked in Nantwich park

Arsonists hunted after large fire sparked in Nantwich park

Police and fire chiefs are appealing for witnesses to track down arsonists who piled up rubbish and started a large fire in a Nantwich park.

The incident happened in Brookfield Park off Shrewbridge Road – a site which has suffered some anti-social behaviour in recent weeks.

April 22, 2021