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Police hunt two men after Nantwich house raid

Police hunt two men after Nantwich house raid

Detectives are hunting two burglars who raided a Nantwich home and stole jewellery.

The men are believed to have forced entry to a property on Weaver Road sometime between 12pm and 1pm on Friday 4 December.

December 15, 2020
Crewe Brass band returns to town’s heritage with new venue

Crewe Brass band returns to town’s heritage with new venue

By Jonathan White
Crewe Brass band has been offered a lifeline with a new venue at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The band, well known throughout South Cheshire and beyond, had bene left without a home due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.

December 14, 2020
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

Cheshire East Conservatives bid to scrap parking charges over Christmas

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A bid to scrap car park charges in Cheshire East towns like Nantwich and Crewe over Christmas has been brought forward by the council’s Conservative group.

Conservative leader Cllr Janet Clowes has proposed a motion for this week’s full CEC council meeting, which has been seconded by deputy leader Cllr Stewart Gardiner.

December 14, 2020
Domestic Abuse cases rise in Cheshire during Covid pandemic

Domestic Abuse cases rise in Cheshire during Covid pandemic

Domestic abuse cases have risen by almost 6% in Cheshire during the Covid-19 pandemic, police figures show.

Various periods of lockdown, restrictions and pressures on families have escalated incidents of domestic abuse in the county.

December 14, 2020
Top four clash in Crewe Regional Sunday League

Top four clash in Crewe Regional Sunday League

The top four clashed in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division today with leaders George & Dragon opening up a three-point lead with a 5-0 win at Crewe Athletic.

Joe Duckworth scored four times with Matt Walker also scoring.

December 13, 2020
Nantwich CAP Job Club returns in January with free courses

Nantwich CAP Job Club returns in January with free courses

Nantwich Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job Club is returning in January with a limited capacity due to Covid restrictions.

The club has planned two free courses to run in January 2021.

December 13, 2020
Healthcare worker at home visit

Cheshire East urges care home visitors to be patient with staff

Cheshire East Council chiefs are urging people visiting relatives to work with care home staff and protect vulnerable residents.

Some care homes in the borough remain closed to visitors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

December 13, 2020
Nantwich Town battle to 2-1 friendly win over Hanley Town

Nantwich Town battle to 2-1 friendly win over Hanley Town

By Jack Philip
Nantwich Town won an arranged friendly against Hanley Town 2-1 as both clubs prepare for FA Trophy and FA Vase games respectively.

The Dabbers started the game excellently and after just six minutes they took the lead.

December 12, 2020
RSPCA Stapeley Grange cared for more than 30 cats last Christmas Day

RSPCA Stapeley Grange cared for more than 30 cats last Christmas Day

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in Nantwich cared for 32 animals last Christmas Day.

And this year staff fear that number could increase due to the financial strain of the Coronavirus.

December 12, 2020
Nantwich hairdresser helps spread Christmas cheer to water charity

Nantwich hairdresser helps spread Christmas cheer to water charity

A long-established Nantwich salon has raised a sizeable sum for charity thanks to the generosity of townspeople.

A sponsored walk planned by Steven Burgin and staff on Hospital Street couldn’t go ahead due to lockdown.

December 12, 2020
Shoppers in Nantwich town centre

Nantwich Christmas shoppers warned amid purse thefts rise

Police are urging Christmas shoppers to be vigilant following purse thefts in Nantwich, Sandbach, Crewe and Northwich.

December 11, 2020
Matt Tyrer

Cheshire East Public health chief urges patience over vaccine roll out

Cheshire East Council’s Director of Public Health has urged residents to be patient as the Covid-19 vaccine roll out gets underway.

The much-anticipated vaccine began to be issued this week to the most vulnerable groups as well as frontline care workers.

December 11, 2020
Lorry and cement mixer collision closes busy A51 near Nantwich

Lorry and cement mixer collision closes busy A51 near Nantwich

A driver was seriously injured today after a lorry and cement mixer collided on the busy A51 near Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The accident happened at around 7am on Main Road, and the cement mixer careered into a field by the side of the road as a result of the crash.

December 11, 2020