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Updated plans unveiled for £1.7 million revamp of Nantwich Pool

Updated plans unveiled for £1.7 million revamp of Nantwich Pool

Updated plans have been unveiled to expand Nantwich Pool and leisure centre on Wall Lane.

The £1.7 million plans include a single storey extension to front right-hand side of building to extend existing gym.

February 4, 2021
Nantwich Covid survivor raises £1,200 for staff who “saved her life”

Nantwich Covid survivor raises £1,200 for staff who “saved her life”

An 80-year-old coronavirus survivor from Nantwich has raised more than £1,200 for the hospital that ‘saved her life’.

Gill Bennett was admitted to Crewe’s Leighton Hospital after her temperature soared to 40 degrees.

February 4, 2021
Nine in 10 over 75s in Cheshire receive first Covid vaccine dose

Nine in 10 over 75s in Cheshire receive first Covid vaccine dose

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Nearly nine in 10 of Cheshire and Merseyside’s over-75 population received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by the end of last month.

That’s according to the latest weekly data released by NHS England today (February 4).

February 4, 2021
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Shavington “affordable housing” scheme refused planning by councillors

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A development consisting of 100% affordable housing in Shavington has been refused planning permission by Cheshire East councillors.

The plans, which would have seen 40 homes built on land off Newcastle Road, were recommended for refusal by CEC planners.

February 3, 2021
Council Tax 4.99% rise moves step closer for Cheshire East residents

Council Tax 4.99% rise moves step closer for Cheshire East residents

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Financial plans which would see residents pay 4.99% more council tax next year have moved a step closer to final sign-off.

Councillors voted yesterday (February 2) to send the authority’s budget for full council approval later this month.

February 3, 2021
Captain Sir Tom Moore painting back on display in Nantwich

Captain Sir Tom Moore painting back on display in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A painting of Captain Sir Tom Moore has been placed back on display in the shop window of Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in his memory.

The country has been paying tribute to Captain Moore following his death yesterday. He was being treated for pneumonia and had tested positive for coronavirus.

February 3, 2021
Cheshire East Council launches free online webinars to support parents

Cheshire East Council launches free online webinars to support parents

Cheshire East Council is running a series of free online webinars for parents offering support during home-schooling and helping children catch up on their education.

The sessions are being held in association with Literacy Counts – an experienced training provider for promoting literacy skills in young children.

February 3, 2021
Burglars target Nantwich jewellers in town centre

Burglars target Nantwich jewellers in town centre

Burglars broke into a jewellers shop in Nantwich and stole thousands of pounds worth of goods.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the break-in at Moody’s on Pillory Street, in the town centre.

February 3, 2021
Universal Model Show 2021 cancelled due to Covid pandemic

Universal Model Show 2021 cancelled due to Covid pandemic

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Military Modelling Club’s annual ‘Universal Model Show’ has been cancelled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The event would have taken place at Malbank School & Sixth Form College, Nantwich in February 2021.

February 2, 2021
New booklet on Nantwich’s role in English Civil War is unveiled

New booklet on Nantwich’s role in English Civil War is unveiled

A newly published downloadable booklet “Visiting the Nantwich English Civil War Battlefields” is now available from the Nantwich Museum.

The booklet by Keith Lawrence, Director of the Cheshire Civil War Centre at the museum, considers the four battles which took place in the area in 1643 and 1644, and details routes by which the sites can be visited.

February 2, 2021
Hospital charity raises more than £6,000 with festive activities

Hospital charity raises more than £6,000 with festive activities

A South Cheshire hospital charity has raised more than £6,000 with their festive activities, which included £5,000 from their annual Merry Miles fun run.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity (MCH Charity), part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, moved their Merry Miles fundraiser online last month due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

February 2, 2021
Four-year-old fights for life after collision with bus in Crewe

Four-year-old fights for life after collision with bus in Crewe

A four-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a collision with a bus in Crewe, police said.

Officers are seeking witnesses after the accident which happened on West Street, close to the junction with Ford Lane.

February 2, 2021
Leighton Hospital emergency department set for expansion

Leighton Hospital emergency department set for expansion

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital’s emergency department could soon expand by more than 4,000 square metres.

Health chiefs have submitted a planning application to add a two-storey modular extension to the site’s accident and emergency department, which will be installed in the car park.

February 1, 2021