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Nantwich public information video aims targets dog fouling
A Nantwich pupil teamed up with The Cat radio and a production company to create a fun video – aimed at targeting dog fouling in the town!
Pear Tree Primary youngster Lacey Marsh, 10, provided the voice for the video “My Dog Needs The Loo!”
Rain, snow, floods – Cheshire takes a hit from Storm Christoph
Storm Christoph threw plenty at South Cheshire over the past 24 hours as the area woke to flooding and road closures.
Heavy rain turned to heavy snow last night, leaving much of the region under a blanket of the white stuff when residents woke today.
Decision on 2021 Nantwich Food Festival to be made by Easter
A decision on how this year’s Nantwich Food Festival will be run is likely to be made by Easter, said councillors and organisers.
The popular three-day festival brings tens of thousands of visitors to the town in early September.
Police probe metal bar attack in Church Minshull
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Church Minshull when a man was attacked with a metal bar.
The victim was working in his tool sales van in a layby when he was approached by a man carrying a metal bar at about 4.40pm on Monday (January 18).
“No evidence” primary pupils are Covid super-spreaders, says CEC leader
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
There is “no evidence” primary school children are “silent spreaders” of Covid-19, says Cheshire East Council’s leader.
Cllr Sam Corcoran, who made the comment, has also repeated criticism of the government’s NHS Test & Trace service.
Bag sells for more than £1,500 at Nantwich auction!
A shoulder bag sold for a staggering £1,500 at an online auction in Nantwich.
The sale, staged by Peter Wilson on Market Street, was the auctioneer’s first Winter Fashion Sale of 2021.
Cheshire detectives warn of scam police calls demanding money
Detectives in Cheshire have warned the public following reports of phone calls purporting to be from the police demanding money and gift cards from residents.
The scam calls use a spoofed phone number associated with Cheshire Constabulary.
Flood Warning issued for Nantwich and River Weaver
A flood warning has now been issued for Nantwich and the River Weaver at Shrewbridge Lodge.
The Environment Agency has upgraded its initial Flood Alert to the more serious Warning due to very high river levels of the Weaver through the town.
Popular South Cheshire band launch new EP record
By Jonathan White
South Cheshire band The Blue Yellows are launching a new EP (extended play) record in 2021.
The Blue Yellows play a range of music from folk to grunge and the band consists of Jonathan Tarplee (Guitar/Vocals), Emma Alcock (Keyboards/Accordion/Backing vocals), Simon Taylor (Bass), and Dave Coomer (Drums).
Organisers confirm Battle of Nantwich Winter Fayre cancelled by Covid
By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre’ has been cancelled by the Covid pandemic, organisers have confirmed.
The Holly Holy Day annual event normally takes place on the final weekend of January, and is one of the biggest one-day events in the town.
Nantwich Town Wolves to raffle off artwork donation for vital funds
Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC are to raffle off artwork donated to the club to help raise valuable funds.
The club, for visually impaired footballers, is hoping its followers/supporters will engage with the raffle for the commissioned artwork sketched by freelance artist, Rizwan.
Cheshire East Council sees surge in waste reduction volunteers
Cheshire East Council’s waste reduction volunteer programme has seen a surge of new recruits signing up to play their part in improving the local environment.
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, volunteers from across the borough have come forward to join the programme.
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