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Cheshire Chief Constable Darren Martland

READER’S LETTER: From five Chief Constables of North West

Dear Editor,
As the Police Chiefs responsible for the North West we have seen first-hand the misery the pandemic has caused, but we have also seen great support from the majority of our communities.

November 7, 2020
More “virtual” Remembrance Sunday services in Nantwich and Crewe

More “virtual” Remembrance Sunday services in Nantwich and Crewe

More “virtual” Remembrance Sunday services are being held across Crewe and Nantwich as real services have had to be cancelled because of Covid lockdown.

Nantwich Town Council announced earlier this week they would be streaming the service live from St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

November 7, 2020
Poppies painted on roads to commemorate Remembrance Sunday

Poppies painted on roads to commemorate Remembrance Sunday

Highways teams have painted specially designed poppy markings across roads in Cheshire East to mark Remembrance Sunday.

The iconic poppies, including one outside Nantwich Civic Hall, have been painted in honour of the service and sacrifice provided by our Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

November 7, 2020
£600,000 spent on body cameras by Cheshire Police

£600,000 spent on body cameras by Cheshire Police

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
More than £600,000 has been spent on body-worn video cameras by Cheshire police since 2017.

A freedom of information request to the force shows that £535,000 was spent on equipping ‘frontline operational’ officers with the technology since 2018, with another £90,000 for ‘taser officers and football spotters’.

November 5, 2020
Nantwich’s Jordan Witt eyes Silverstone glory in British GT Championship

Nantwich’s Jordan Witt eyes Silverstone glory in British GT Championship

British GT Championship race winner Jordan Witt heads to Silverstone this weekend for the grand finale of the 2020 season.

And the Nantwich driver is determined to give his all in his bid for the coveted Silver Cup title.

November 5, 2020
Remembrance Sunday in Nantwich to be live-streamed due to Covid restrictions

Remembrance Sunday in Nantwich to be live-streamed due to Covid restrictions

The annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service will not go ahead this weekend due to Covid restrictions, it has been announced.

The march and service at the Cenotaph in Nantwich town centre usually attracts hundreds of people.

November 5, 2020
Fire crews called after explosion near Crewe school

Fire crews called after explosion near Crewe school

Residents were evacuated after an explosion close to a school in Crewe tonight (Nov 4).

The blast happened on School Crescent, near Hungerford Primary.

November 4, 2020
Nantwich Town lose unbeaten record with 4-0 defeat by Mickleover

Nantwich Town lose unbeaten record with 4-0 defeat by Mickleover

Nantwich Town’s five-game unbeaten run came crashing down with a 4-0 home defeat by in-form Mickleover FC, writes Jack Beresford.

Dave Cooke’s men started the game the brighter of the two sides and their first opportunity came after just two minutes.

November 4, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Help restore footpath to Nantwich railway station

READER’S LETTER: Help restore footpath to Nantwich railway station

Dear Editor,
There is a footpath between Shrewbridge Road and the railway station on Wellington Road.

It runs close to the railway, along Brookfield Park.

November 4, 2020
Stapeley girls collect bags of litter during half-term

Stapeley girls collect bags of litter during half-term

Two big-hearted Stapeley youngsters made the most of their half-term – by collecting bags of litter across their estate.

Millie Leeson and Lexie Newman, both eight years old and pupils at Pear Tree School, took matters into their own hands to tidy up the Pear Tree estate.

November 4, 2020
Demolition of vacant Crewe Royal Arcade units begins

Demolition of vacant Crewe Royal Arcade units begins

Demolition of vacant shops at Crewe’s Royal Arcade site has started, marking a significant milestone in the town’s transformation.

Plant and machinery arrived on site this week to begin the demolition works.

November 4, 2020
Nantwich pubs, cafes and restaurants prepare for second lockdown

Nantwich pubs, cafes and restaurants prepare for second lockdown

By Jonathan White
Cafés, pubs, and restaurants across Nantwich are preparing for “lockdown 2” with many now offering takeaway services from tomorrow (November 5).

They plan to open in line with government guidelines for takeaway only during the new four-week lockdown due to end on December 3.

November 4, 2020
Wrenbury youngster cycles 150 miles in aid of RNLI

Wrenbury youngster cycles 150 miles in aid of RNLI

A Wrenbury youngster has cycled more than 150 miles to raise funds for the RNLI.

Nine-year-old Alfie Nicholas pedalled five miles every day in October – come wind, rain or shine!

November 3, 2020