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READER’S LETTER: Appeal to help Macmillan Cancer Support in 2021

READER’S LETTER: Appeal to help Macmillan Cancer Support in 2021

Dear Editor,

I am writing to ask your readers to consider doing something brilliant in 2021 and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in the North West.

2020 was a difficult year for us all.

January 16, 2021
Nantwich Town’s Connor Heath signs for Colywn Bay

Nantwich Town’s Connor Heath signs for Colywn Bay

Nantwich Town striker Connor Heath has signed for Colwyn Bay on a short-term basis, the club has confirmed.

Colwyn Bay director of football Neil Coverley and Dabbers manager Dave Cooke agreed the transfer.

January 16, 2021
5% of Cheshire East population has first dose of Covid vaccine

5% of Cheshire East population has first dose of Covid vaccine

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Five per cent of Cheshire East residents have already had their first doses of the Covid-19 vaccination, according to Cheshire East Council leader Sam Corcoran.

In his update on CEC’s standing in the pandemic today (January 15), Cllr Corcoran said the vaccination programme is “going well”.

January 15, 2021
New “vision” for children and young people in Cheshire East endorsed

New “vision” for children and young people in Cheshire East endorsed

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A new shared vision “for children and young people in Cheshire East” has been formally endorsed by the borough’s cabinet.

The vision includes aims such as making “families and communities strong, welcoming and supportive, where differences are celebrated”.

January 15, 2021
Nantwich town centre benches could be removed to target lockdown breaches

Nantwich town centre benches could be removed to target lockdown breaches

Councillors could be forced to remove town centre benches in Nantwich amid fears too many people are not following Covid lockdown guidelines.

The concerns were discussed tonight (January 14) by Nantwich Town Council, after residents and traders raised fears about lack of social distancing.

January 14, 2021

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January 14, 2021
RSPCA appeal after two cats found dumped in layby near Nantwich

RSPCA appeal after two cats found dumped in layby near Nantwich

Two cats have been found dumped in a remote layby on a closed road near Nantwich, RSPCS officials said.

Animal rescuer inspector Jenny Bethel said it was lucky she found the hungry cats, who are such good friends they have been named Ross and Chandler.

January 14, 2021
FEATURE: Four good ways to get a jump on 2021 fashion

FEATURE: Four good ways to get a jump on 2021 fashion

The outset of a New Year is a great time to spend a bit on updating your wardrobe.

And yet, with everything else going on in the world, many in Nantwich and around the UK have had greater priorities to focus on.

January 14, 2021
Councillors help Crewe and Nantwich headteachers to acquire devices

Councillors help Crewe and Nantwich headteachers to acquire devices

Labour councillors have offered to support Crewe and Nantwich school headteachers in the fight to secure adequate equipment for home learning during lockdown.

They have created a Facebook Group “Lockdown Laptops for Home Learning in Crewe & Nantwich”, asking local residents to donate unused or unwanted laptops and tablets directly to schools to be distributed to children who require them.

January 13, 2021
Community Isolation Help Group set up for Wistaston, Nantwich and Crewe

Community Isolation Help Group set up for Wistaston, Nantwich and Crewe

By Jonathan White
Kind-hearted Wistaston resident Nadiah Mckeown is supporting vulnerable members of the community during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Nadiah set up a Facebook group as an isolation help group in March last year prior to the first national lockdown.

January 13, 2021
None of more than 20 complaints against CEC councillors investigated, figures show

None of more than 20 complaints against CEC councillors investigated, figures show

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
More than 20 complaints were levelled against Cheshire East councillors last year but none were investigated by officials.

Data from a freedom of information request shows that 23 complaints were made against CEC members in 2019-2020, with none being formally looked into.

January 12, 2021
Villages near Nantwich to benefit from new public transport, says CEC

Villages near Nantwich to benefit from new public transport, says CEC

Villagers in Bunbury, Wrenbury and Audlem are to benefit from nearly £1.3m Rural Mobility Fund to improve links to the south west of Nantwich.

Cheshire East Council says the Government funding will boost public transport service where it is currently very limited.

January 12, 2021
Cheshire Police issue 58 fines for lockdown breaches in one weekend

Cheshire Police issue 58 fines for lockdown breaches in one weekend

Nantwich residents have been warned to stay at home unless essential after Cheshire Police issued 58 fines over the weekend.

Police chiefs say since the new restrictions came into force last week, most have been sticking to the rules to help protect the NHS and save lives.

January 12, 2021