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Cheshire East and HSE team up for Covid-secure business checks

Cheshire East and HSE team up for Covid-secure business checks

Cheshire East Council and Health and Safety Executive officers are checking up on local businesses to see if they have Covid-secure measures in place ahead of planned reopening.

CEC has vowed to “take immediate action” on businesses which are not managing risk and protecting workers, customers and visitors.

March 23, 2021
MP calls for Crewe Alex action amid BBC series on sexual abuse scandal

MP calls for Crewe Alex action amid BBC series on sexual abuse scandal

An MP today called for action from Crewe Alexandra in light of the sexual abuse scandal which has rocked the game.

The BBC’s documentary “Football’s Darkest Secret” has been centred on Crewe where prolific paedophile Barry Bennell abused young players unchecked by the club’s management for years in the 1980s and 90s.

March 23, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich RSPCA appeal to fund surgery for rescued dog Marley

Crewe and Nantwich RSPCA appeal to fund surgery for rescued dog Marley

A dog who was rescued by the RSPCA when her South Cheshire owner could not take care of her, needs major surgery on both back legs to help her work properly.

Eight-year-old American bulldog Marley arrived at the charity’s Crewe and Nantwich District branch in February after being signed over into their care.

March 23, 2021
Crewe Parkrun - Queens Park parkrun - pic by Jonathan White

Popular Crewe Parkrun at Queens Park to return on June 5

Organisers of the popular Crewe Park Run held in Queens Park say the community event is set to return on June 5.

The weekly get-together for hundreds of people had to be cancelled during the Covid pandemic lockdowns.

March 22, 2021
Nantwich football abuse victim tells of suffering on BBC documentary

Nantwich football abuse victim tells of suffering on BBC documentary

A football abuse victim from Nantwich has urged people to view a hard-hitting documentary about the biggest scandal to rock English football.

Gary Cliffe (pictured) was one of hundreds of young footballers across the UK who were victims of sexual abuse by paedophile coaches in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

March 22, 2021
Wistaston Scouts appeal for more plastic bottle ends

Wistaston Scouts appeal for more plastic bottle ends

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Scouts are appealing for more plastic bottle ends for their new 2021 Remembrance Day poppy display.

For the past two years, the Wistaston Scout Group have displayed an impressive 24ft long Remembrance Day poppy cascade outside their Scout Centre in 2019 and Wistaston Memorial Hall in 2020.

March 22, 2021
FEATURE: Where to find a Timberland discount code online?

FEATURE: Where to find a Timberland discount code online?

Using the internet to save you money, one shoe at a time…

Those who like reliable work shoes will be glad to know that Timberland occasionally offers discounts.

March 22, 2021
Nantwich college praised for Covid measures allowing students return

Nantwich college praised for Covid measures allowing students return

Students and essential visitors to Reaseheath College have praised measures in place to ensure a safe return to the Nantwich campus following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.

The college’s rapid lateral flow test centre has been hailed for its operation, which has enabled face to face teaching to resume.

March 21, 2021
Nantwich Food Festival to stage Foodbank “drop off” spring event

Nantwich Food Festival to stage Foodbank “drop off” spring event

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are to stage a spring “Drop-off and Go” collection event in aid of Nantwich Foodbank at Brine Leas School.

Residents can drop off donations at Brine Leas car park on Saturday March 27 between 10am-1pm.

March 21, 2021
Crewe Brass looks forward to successful 2021

Crewe Brass looks forward to successful 2021

By Jonathan White
Crewe Brass is planning a return to action in 2021 to coincide with a move a new base in the town.

Crewe Brass will be moving to the Exhibition Hall at Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way and from June 21 they will use the premises for rehearsals and as the band in residence.

March 20, 2021
New community podcast launched for young people in Nantwich

New community podcast launched for young people in Nantwich

Young people in Nantwich will be exploring a range of topics as part of a new podcast project.

Students from Malbank and Brine Leas High school will work with RedShift Radio, an online community radio station, and will be taught new podcasting skills around research, productions, presentation and promotion.

March 20, 2021
Two in five Cheshire NHS staff “felt ill” during pandemic

Two in five Cheshire NHS staff “felt ill” during pandemic

More than two in five Cheshire NHS staff felt ill due to work-related stress as the coronavirus pandemic took hold last year, according to a health service survey.

The annual NHS staff survey has revealed that 43% of Mid Cheshire Trust staff said they had felt unwell in the past 12 months as a result of work-related stress.

March 20, 2021
“Vertical Farming” training centre unveiled at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

“Vertical Farming” training centre unveiled at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

The UK’s largest training and research centre for vertical farming has been completed at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich.

Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants indoors under fully controlled and sterile conditions in stacked layers.

March 20, 2021