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Everybody fitness instructor nominated for Community Fitness Award

Everybody fitness instructor nominated for Community Fitness Award

An Everybody fitness instructor has been nominated for the North West Instructor of the Year award at this year’s Community Fitness Awards.

Nikki Prince has been instructing for two years and achieved Level 2 Gym Instructor, embarked on a Les Mills journey and is certified in BODYCOMBAT (Advanced Level), BODYPUMP (Advanced Level), BODYBALANCE and Les Mills Core.

April 14, 2021
Cheshire East Council libraries reopen after lockdown

Cheshire East Council libraries reopen after lockdown

Cheshire East Council’s libraries including Nantwich have reopened in line with the next stage of the government’s roadmap.

Sixteen of the council’s libraries have opened their doors again and have done so with full Covid-safe restrictions in place.

April 14, 2021
FEATURE: 5 Dangerous IT Scams You Need to Be Aware Of

FEATURE: 5 Dangerous IT Scams You Need to Be Aware Of

Whether you own a digital business or are just a consumer, it is essential to be on your guard against cybercrime.

In Britain, 2020 saw a record rise in IT scams, driven largely by the fact that more of us are at home on our computers than ever before.

April 13, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Crewe shoppers “ripped off” over car park charges

READER’S LETTER: Crewe shoppers “ripped off” over car park charges

Dear Editor,
Crewe shoppers and visitors are being exploited and ripped off by the Labour run Cheshire East Council on car park charges.

Crewe pays the highest parking fees in Cheshire East but in NINE other towns (Sandbach, Alsager, Middlewich, Handforth, Prestbury, Poynton, Bollington, Disley and Holmes Chapel) motorists pay NOTHING to park.

April 13, 2021
Nantwich physio warns of dangers over long Covid symptoms

Nantwich physio warns of dangers over long Covid symptoms

A physiotherapist in Nantwich is urging people not to ignore the symptoms of long Covid after recovering from the virus himself.

Rick Carter said he is treating many patients for problems associated with long Covid in his Crewe and Nantwich clinics.

April 13, 2021
Councillors clash over CEC care charge plan for over 85s

Councillors clash over CEC care charge plan for over 85s

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have clashed over plans to charge residents aged 85 and over £5 per week for ‘assistive technology’ care.

The plans, which were approved for public consultation on Tuesday April 6, would mean over 85s pay the same “standard charge” as other assistive technology users.

April 13, 2021
Teenager named by judge and jailed for 14 years for Nantwich hammer attack

Teenager named by judge and jailed for 14 years for Nantwich hammer attack

A teenager jailed for a “frenzied and brutal” hammer attack, has been named by a judge.

17-year-old Jack Halliwell has been jailed for 14 years after being found guilty by a jury of attempted murder of a 40-year-old man from Nantwich.

April 13, 2021
Snugburys near Nantwich to stage open air cinema screenings

Snugburys near Nantwich to stage open air cinema screenings

Snugburys near Nantwich are to stage open air cinema screenings this summer!

The popular venue off the A51 Chester Road will host NINE evening of “Moonlight Flicks” in its famous sculpture field.

April 13, 2021
Nantwich Museum to deliver online talks this spring

Nantwich Museum to deliver online talks this spring

Nantwich Museum is to stage a series of online talks considering different aspects of life in and around the town over several centuries.

They are designed to welcome in the re-opening of the museum on Pillory Street after the latest lockdown.

April 13, 2021
Cheshire College learners stayed logged on during lockdown

Cheshire College learners stayed logged on during lockdown

More than 400 laptops have been distributed to Cheshire College learners to help teaching, learning and assessment remotely over the last 12 months.

The “One Million Laptops programme” announced in December 2020, guaranteed more than one million devices would reach schools, colleges and councils.

April 13, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Help those who can’t see as lockdown eases

READER’S LETTER: Help those who can’t see as lockdown eases

Dear Editor
With lockdown restrictions easing, there is an understandable buzz of excitement in the air as people head outside to see loved ones and enjoy the warmer weather.

But we are hearing from many blind and partially sighted people who are anxious about public spaces becoming busier and have lost confidence in going outside after a year of Covid restrictions.

April 13, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Covid Testing – keeping it simple!

READER’S LETTER: Covid Testing – keeping it simple!

Dear Editor,
Last week, the first national pilot of a dual use Covid-19 testing site rolled into action in Cheshire East, on the Chester Street car park in Crewe.

Those without symptoms who need a test can book and attend in the mornings (getting their results in as little as half an hour!)

April 12, 2021
Residents’ anger over vandalism, drugs and litter on Nantwich park

Residents’ anger over vandalism, drugs and litter on Nantwich park

Angry residents are calling on police and councillors to crackdown on anti-social behaviour at a Nantwich park.

Families living near Brookfield Park, off Shrewbridge Road, say they regularly have to clean up mess including alcohol cans and bottles, drug bags, nitrous oxide canisters.

April 12, 2021