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Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club to reopen as lockdown eases

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club to reopen as lockdown eases

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) on Church Lane is gearing up to re-open their two courts at the end of this month when nationwide lockdown restrictions ease.

All outdoor tennis clubs across the country will be able to re-open for play from Monday (March 29), as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s four-step roadmap out of lockdown.

March 26, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Are Nantwich residents looked on as “cash cows”?

READER’S LETTER: Are Nantwich residents looked on as “cash cows”?

Dear Editor,
Letter sent to Nantwich Town Council.
I have examined the summary of the Capital and Revenue Budget for 2021/ 22 and would make the following general observations.

March 26, 2021
Plans for traveller transit site for Cheshire East submitted

Plans for traveller transit site for Cheshire East submitted

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A long-awaited planning application to construct traveller pitches at Cledford Hall has been submitted.

The bid, which would provide a temporary accommodation “transit site” for 10 pitches and an amenity block, has been brought forward by Cheshire East Council.

March 26, 2021
Crewe Regional Sunday League set for return on April 4

Crewe Regional Sunday League set for return on April 4

The Crewe and District Regional Sunday football league will return to action on April 4 as national lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

The Government’s roadmap out of the pandemic sees outdoor sport return at community, local level from Monday (March 29).

March 26, 2021
FEATURE: How Nantwich Clinic Super Inductive System changed my life

FEATURE: How Nantwich Clinic Super Inductive System changed my life

A Nantwich woman has told how a revolutionary piece of kit run by Nantwich Clinic has helped change her life.

Clinic owners Tom and Gill Fox have a high-tech piece of equipment called Super Inductive System (SIS) which they believe brings hope to many suffering chronic and acute pain.

March 26, 2021
FEATURE: 5 tips for raising an NHS negligence complaint

FEATURE: 5 tips for raising an NHS negligence complaint

The NHS does an amazing job. The pandemic has highlighted this more than ever before. But sometimes it goes wrong.

If you’re ever in a position where you’ve been mistreated by a medical professional, you can raise an NHS negligence complaint to hold those responsible to account.

March 25, 2021
Nearly 9 in 10 over 50s in Cheshire get have first Covid vaccine

Nearly 9 in 10 over 50s in Cheshire get have first Covid vaccine

By Ethan Davies, local democrary reporter
Nearly nine in ten of Cheshire’s over-50 population have had their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

New data, from NHS England up to March 21, shows that an average of 87.3% of those in the various age groups from 50 onwards have had their first dose.

March 25, 2021
Former Crewe star Dean Ashton to guest at Nantwich Town dinner

Former Crewe star Dean Ashton to guest at Nantwich Town dinner

Former Crewe Alex, West Ham United and England striker Dean Ashton will be starring at Nantwich Town’s Sportsman’s Dinner this year.

Ashton scored 89 goals in 241 senior games and was touted as an England number one striker in the making.

March 25, 2021
Local Author Event set for Nantwich Bookshop in April

Local Author Event set for Nantwich Bookshop in April

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Bookshop is to host a “Local Author Event” on Friday April 23 at 6pm.

Parveen Smith will be launching her latest book “Head in Heaven Feet on Earth” at the event outside Bookshop.

March 25, 2021
Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

Crewe Alexandra Chairman John Bowler has stepped down “with immediate effect” following the Sheldon report and BBC documentary into historic sex abuse of young players at the club.

Bowler, who became Crewe chairman in 1987, said in a statement released today that it was always his intention to stand down following the conclusion of the Sheldon Review.

March 25, 2021
Nantwich Litter action leader named “Local Legend” by The Cat FM

Nantwich Litter action leader named “Local Legend” by The Cat FM

The leader of Nantwich Litter Action Patrick Robinson has been named as the latest “Local Legend” by The Cat FM.

Patrick received his monthly “Baked by Gill Cat Cake” and a Local Legend certificate from The Cat’s MD Chris Cadman.

March 25, 2021
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Thousands of food and energy vouchers sent to CEC families for Easter

More than 22,000 supermarket and energy vouchers have been sent out to vulnerable children and families across Cheshire East – with more in the pipeline to cover the Easter school holiday.

The scheme has been coordinated by Cheshire East Council with schools, colleges, early years settings and other family support services.

March 24, 2021
Brine Leas in Nantwich

School bus collides with van outside Brine Leas School in Nantwich

A school bus collided with a van parked outside Brine Leas School in Nantwich today.

No pupils were on board the bus at the time of the crash, and it’s believed no one was injured.

March 24, 2021