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Nantwich Spooktacular cancelled due to COVID, say organisers

Nantwich Spooktacular cancelled due to COVID, say organisers

Organisers of Nantwich Spooktacular have cancelled the event due to COVID-19, it was announced last night.

In a joint statement with Cheshire East Council, they said the event at Dorfold Park which had been re-scheduled for November 14 will now not go ahead this year.

October 31, 2020
Police investigate alleged spitting incident in Nantwich

Police investigate alleged spitting incident in Nantwich

Police want to trace an elderly man after an alleged spitting incident on Welsh Row which has left a Nantwich woman badly shaken.

Victim Sophie King said the man leaned in to her car window and “spat in my face several times” after she had asked him to move away.

October 30, 2020
Two men in hospital after vehicle repair centre fire in Wrenbury

Two men in hospital after vehicle repair centre fire in Wrenbury

Two men were taken to hospital after a fire at a vehicle repair centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

Fire crews were called out to tackle the blaze at around 3pm yesterday (October 29) on Station Road.

October 30, 2020
Nantwich Town strike shirt sponsor deal with Kindertons

Nantwich Town strike shirt sponsor deal with Kindertons

Nantwich Town commercial partner Kindertons have renewed sponsorship of the club’s home and away shirts for the 20/21 season.

The deal will see the Crewe company’s logo emblazoned across the shirts of every team playing under the Nantwich Town banner.

October 30, 2020
Nantwich Food Festival team aims to boost Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival team aims to boost Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are urging residents to support Nantwich Foodbank this Christmas to ensure no one goes hungry in the community.

A Christmas donation “drop-off” is being organised for November 28 at Brine Leas School.

October 30, 2020
RSPCA warning after badger suffers suspected dog attack in Nantwich

RSPCA warning after badger suffers suspected dog attack in Nantwich

The RSPCA has issued a warning to dog owners after a badger was rescued with horrific injuries from a suspected dog attack in Nantwich.

The badger was rescued by the RSPCA from a ditch by a canal in Baddiley Lane on Tuesday (October 27).

October 29, 2020
Stormtrooper raises much-needed smiles in Nantwich

Stormtrooper raises much-needed smiles in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A man dressed as a stormtrooper has been strolling around Nantwich to raise morale during the global pandemic.

Andrew Hayter, from Nantwich, has been seen walking through his town during his daily exercise walk and whilst walking his dog to spread smiles instead of worry.

October 28, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Lockdowns “killing far more” than Covid virus

READER’S LETTER: Lockdowns “killing far more” than Covid virus

Dear Editor,
On the 14/10, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Our strategy is to suppress the virus, supporting the economy, education & the NHS until a vaccine makes us safe.”
This is another blatant, bare-faced lie from Hancock.

October 28, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby players tackle new charity challenge

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby players tackle new charity challenge

Players and coaches from Crewe & Nantwich Ladies rugby squad are set to tackle a new challenge – 56,000 burpees in aid of cancer charity!

All 28 players and coaches are teaming up to complete 2,000 burpees EACH throughout November, which works out around 66 burpees per day.

October 28, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant out of luck at Snetterton meeting

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant out of luck at Snetterton meeting

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant found himself in the wars and out of luck at Snetterton in a British Touring Car Championship meeting to forget.

He had hoped to close the gap on the top five but found himself on the receiving end of collisions in each race, scuppering his chances of a top result.

October 28, 2020
Beechmere aftermath

New care facility to replace Beechmere is approved by Cheshire East

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A replacement for the fire-destroyed Beechmere Care Facility in Crewe has been approved by Cheshire East councillors.

Members granted planning permission for the new building, which will sit on the same site with the same 132 bedrooms, and a number of fire safety improvements compared to its predecessor.

October 28, 2020
Wistaston youngsters help Rotary mark World Polio Day

Wistaston youngsters help Rotary mark World Polio Day

Two Wistaston youngsters helped the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver mark World Polio Day.

Nicholas Lees, 9, and Sophie Lees, 7, pupils at Berkley Academy, planted crocus corms in the Ward 1 garden at Leighton Hospital which has been renovated by Rotary members.

October 28, 2020
Police target lorry drivers in Cheshire road safety operation

Police target lorry drivers in Cheshire road safety operation

More than 70 offences were recorded during a police operation targeting lorry drivers on Cheshire’s busy roads.

Dozens of “Traffic Offence Reports” were issued to drivers using motorways and main A roads across the county.

October 28, 2020