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Nantwich woman sheds 21 stone after doctor’s dire warning of death

Nantwich woman sheds 21 stone after doctor’s dire warning of death

A Nantwich woman lost an incredible 21 stone after a doctor warned her she would not survive to see her daughter start school.

Now Michelle Bufton wants to help others when she launches a weight loss club in Wybunbury later this month.

January 11, 2021
Cheshire Public Health chief “pleads” with public to stay home

Cheshire Public Health chief “pleads” with public to stay home

The Director of Public Health for Cheshire has issued a strong plea to residents to stay home as COVID cases and deaths continue to rise.

There are fears the worst is yet to come in the next few weeks, as cases “alarmingly” increase.

January 11, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Why is Nantwich Town Council precept so high?

READER’S LETTER: Why is Nantwich Town Council precept so high?

Dear Editor,

Nantwich has the highest parish precept in Cheshire East = £122.66 for a Band D household.

This is going up by 42.5% for 2021/2022 = £52.13 = £174.79.

January 11, 2021
Cheshire East libraries launch new order and collect service

Cheshire East libraries launch new order and collect service

Cheshire East Council is launching a new order and collect service today to encourage people to continue using library services in Nantwich and other towns during lockdown.

Library bosses hope the service will help residents continue to access books at the authority’s 15, including Beam Street in Nantwich.

January 11, 2021
Cancelled season “frustrating and disappointing” says Nantwich Town chairman

Cancelled season “frustrating and disappointing” says Nantwich Town chairman

Nantwich Town chairman Jon Gold has called the decision to null and void the current season as “frustrating and disappointing”.

The Northern Premier League’s proposal to scrap the season still has to be ratified by the FA Council, however it’s felt this will be a formality.

January 11, 2021
Audlem Tai Chi raises RNLI funds in memory of Geoff Pike

Audlem Tai Chi raises RNLI funds in memory of Geoff Pike

Audlem Tai Chi Group has raised £285 for the RNLI in memory of Geoff Pike.

Geoff was a former teacher with the group, who sadly passed away in November after a short illness.

January 10, 2021
Nantwich CAP Job Club launches two new courses

Nantwich CAP Job Club launches two new courses

Nantwich Christians Against Poverty Job Club are to run two free online courses from next week.

From January 12, there will be a 3-week CAP Money course aimed at helping people manage money better and learn to budget, save and spend well.

January 10, 2021
Wistaston residents extend Christmas cheer with displays

Wistaston residents extend Christmas cheer with displays

By Jonathan White
Residents in Wistaston are leaving their Christmas decorations up for January as they try to brighten up winter lockdown months.

Several local residents have left up their Christmas lights this year as a symbol of hope and to spread positivity.

January 10, 2021
Cheshire East defends record amid claims of blue badge permits disparity

Cheshire East defends record amid claims of blue badge permits disparity

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Residents with non-visible disabilities are treated the same as those with visible conditions when it comes to blue badge applications, according to Cheshire East Council.

The council has defended its record on the parking permits after a BBC investigation shows a disparity in approval ratings between those with non-visible and visible conditions.

January 9, 2021
Cheshire East plans cuts to councillor allowances and training budgets

Cheshire East plans cuts to councillor allowances and training budgets

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council plans to cut councillors’ travel allowances, slash training budgets and subscriptions, and restructure staffing to make much-needed savings.

The authority is set to pass a new budget in February for the 2021/22 municipal year, which legally must be balanced between expenditure and income.

January 9, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Profits of supermarkets should be reflected in workers’ pay

READER’S LETTER: Profits of supermarkets should be reflected in workers’ pay

Dear Editor,
Last year was turbulent for most of us, but a lucrative one for supermarkets.

Sainsbury’s has already reported a 9.3 per cent rise in sales over Christmas and Morrisons is not far behind with an 8.5 per cent increase in what is expected to be a bumper trading period for supermarkets.

January 8, 2021
Nantwich Town and other clubs to discuss plan to end 2020-21 season

Nantwich Town and other clubs to discuss plan to end 2020-21 season

Nantwich Town and other Northern Premier League clubs are to be asked their views on whether the 202-21 season should be terminated.

It comes amid the latest national lockdown which has put a stop to matches being played in Steps 3 and 4 of the national football league system.

January 8, 2021
Councillors in war of words over Cheshire East 20mph limit debate

Councillors in war of words over Cheshire East 20mph limit debate

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A war of words has emerged after an Cheshire East Independent councillor says she is “recruiting candidates” for the authority’s next election in 2023.

Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the borough’s cycling and walking champion, claims she is “starting so early” with her election preparations following a farcical debate over 20mph speed restrictions last month.

January 8, 2021