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Planned Council Tax hikes for Cheshire East set to be unveiled

Planned Council Tax hikes for Cheshire East set to be unveiled

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Nantwich residents will soon learn of any potential Council Tax rises as Cheshire East councillors look set to approve a timescale for unveiling its next budget.

Members will discuss the latest update of the borough’s Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) at this week’s cabinet meeting.

November 10, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Plea to readers to support Nantwich businesses

READER’S LETTER: Plea to readers to support Nantwich businesses

Dear Editor
Wherever possible I implore your readership to please continue to support small businesses during England’s second national lockdown.

This may be via click & collect or delivery, takeaway services, buying gift cards, online classes, virtual markets, and shopping online.

November 10, 2020
Officers seek witnesses in Crewe shooting investigation

Officers seek witnesses in Crewe shooting investigation

Detectives are again urging people to come forward to help in the investigation into a shooting in Crewe.

A man is believed to have approached a group of people in an alleyway at the rear of Brooklyn Street and Nelson Street and a shot was fired.

November 9, 2020
Search for missing Cheshire man ends after body found

Search for missing Cheshire man ends after body found

A county-wide search for a missing Cheshire man has ended after his body was found in a river.

Martin Gordon, 30, had been reported missing from his home in Malpas on Sunday November 1.

November 9, 2020
How Samaritans of South Cheshire is helping community during Covid times

How Samaritans of South Cheshire is helping community during Covid times

Volunteers for the Samaritans of South Cheshire have been playing a vital support role for people struggling in an unprecedented year.

The pandemic has left many with feelings of despair and more than ever before have been turning to this essential service for help.

November 9, 2020
Leighton Hospital specialist nurse wins charity award

Leighton Hospital specialist nurse wins charity award

A specialist nurse at Leighton Hospital has been presented with an award by charity Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Vicky Woodall has been honoured for being an “Outstanding Healthcare Professional” at a virtual prize giving ceremony coinciding with Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

November 9, 2020
IN PICTURES: Remembrance Sunday across Nantwich and Crewe

IN PICTURES: Remembrance Sunday across Nantwich and Crewe

By Jonathan White
Remembrance Sunday Services were held “virtually” yesterday to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

November 9, 2020
Nantwich care manager shortlisted in Great British Care Awards

Nantwich care manager shortlisted in Great British Care Awards

A Sanctuary Care home manager in Nantwich is over the moon after being shortlisted for a Great British Care Award.

Jackie Walker, manager of Barony Lodge Residential Care Home in Nantwich, is through to the North West regional finals of the national awards in The Care Home Registered Manager category.

November 9, 2020
CEC extends Covid-19 community response and recovery fund

CEC extends Covid-19 community response and recovery fund

Cheshire East Council has extended its community response and recovery fund to support local organisations through with grants up to £20,000.

The Covid-19 community response and recovery fund was launched to support not-for-profit organisations to adapt to new ways of offering support to communities.

November 8, 2020
READER’S LETTER: RNIB Christmas treat for children with vision impairment

READER’S LETTER: RNIB Christmas treat for children with vision impairment

Dear Editor,
With the festive season almost upon us, I’m writing to let your readers know that Santa and his elves are getting ready to give children with vision impairment a Christmas treat in the run up to the big day.

November 8, 2020
Nantwich councillors back call for more town centre CCTV

Nantwich councillors back call for more town centre CCTV

A Councillor called for increased CCTV coverage of Nantwich town centre as another labelled it a “frightening place to be” after dark.

Cllr Stephanie Wedgwood said certain parts of the town needed increased security after reports of anti-social behaviour by groups of younger people.

November 8, 2020
Hope House Hospice Christmas raffle with £10,000 of prizes

Hope House Hospice Christmas raffle with £10,000 of prizes

The Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospices Christmas raffle has its biggest ever prize with players able to win up to £10,000.

Money raised from sale of raffle tickets is vital to hospices as they face being £1.25 million down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

November 8, 2020
Nantwich fire crews hit out after bonfire left burning in Stapeley

Nantwich fire crews hit out after bonfire left burning in Stapeley

Fire crews have criticised people who started a bonfire in Stapeley and left it unattended.

They were called to the fire in a field off Thalia Avenue on the Stapeley Gardens development at around 5pm last night (Nov 7).

November 8, 2020