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Winners honoured in Nantwich Food Festival “Lockdown Awards”

Winners honoured in Nantwich Food Festival “Lockdown Awards”

Winners of Nantwich Food Festival “Lockdown Awards” have been honoured by organisers.

The awards, held in place of this year’s Food Festival which was cancelled by the Covid pandemic, aimed to highlight the best community people and organisations.

October 17, 2020
Nantwich Spooktacular event “delayed”, say organisers

Nantwich Spooktacular event “delayed”, say organisers

The Nantwich Spooktacular outdoor event has been put back to November 14, organisers have said.

The event, which attracts thousands of people to the Dorfold Park site in Nantwich, was due to be held on Halloween, Saturday October 31.

October 17, 2020
Nantwich Museum to host more online history talks

Nantwich Museum to host more online history talks

Nantwich Museum has announced a series of online talks for the Autumn called “Historical Nantwich Online”.

They will start on Wednesday November 18 with a “A Celebration of Salt, the story of Nantwich Brine” talk hosted by Graham Dodd.

October 17, 2020
Cheshire East residents urged “don’t travel” to other boroughs

Cheshire East residents urged “don’t travel” to other boroughs

Residents across Cheshire East are being urged by council bosses to limit their journeys to other boroughs “unless the journey is necessary”.

The advice comes as new Covid-19 restrictions bite harder and latest Cheshire East figures show 668 positive cases in seven days to October 13.

October 17, 2020
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant targets top five with two races left

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant targets top five with two races left

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant believes hopes of finishing in the top five of the BTCC Championship is “very much alive”.

Oliphant has just races left in the British Touring Car Championships after picking up valuable points at Croft last weekend.

October 15, 2020
Police warning as road deaths double in Cheshire

Police warning as road deaths double in Cheshire

Road deaths in Cheshire doubled last month compared to September 2019, sparking a police warning.

Fourteen people died on our county’s roads in September, compared to seven for the same period last year.

October 15, 2020
South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League gets underway

South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League gets underway

The Winter 2020 matches of the South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League began this week, writes Jonathan White.

Teams across Cheshire are participating are Division 1, including Wistaston A, Nantwich A, Hartford A, Congleton A, Cuddington A, Cuddington B, Alsager A, Nantwich A.

October 15, 2020
Nantwich Town Ladies hit Brookvale United for 12!

Nantwich Town Ladies hit Brookvale United for 12!

Nantwich Town Ladies FC scored a Brookvale dozen – rattling in an incredible 12 goals in victory at the Weaver Stadium.

The rout took place when they entertained Brookvale United Ladies FC in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League (Championship East).

October 15, 2020
Sensory charity DSN appoints new Cheshire chief executive

Sensory charity DSN appoints new Cheshire chief executive

Cheshire sensory charity DSN have appointment Mark Lunney as its new chief executive.

Mark, previously the CEO of Age UK Mid Mersey, joins DSN having worked across Merseyside and Cheshire for over seven years supporting older people.

October 15, 2020
READER’S LETTER: It’s to end the lockdowns, Boris

READER’S LETTER: It’s to end the lockdowns, Boris

Dear Editor,

It is time to end the lockdowns.

Anyone who wishes to isolate, whether because they are vulnerable or for other reasons, should be supported in doing so safely.

October 15, 2020
FEATURE: Furnishing Your House on a Budget: A Guide for New Homeowners

FEATURE: Furnishing Your House on a Budget: A Guide for New Homeowners

Buying your first home is undoubtedly an incredible achievement, so if you have just finished the paperwork.

Congratulations. Now that everything is final, it’s time to start thinking about moving in and furnishing your new home.

October 15, 2020
Brine Leas Sixth Form to close again with new Covid case

Brine Leas Sixth Form to close again with new Covid case

Brine Leas Sixth Form in Nantwich has been closed for the second time in a week after another positive Covid case.

The school said they have been informed of a positive Covid-19 case in one of its Year 13 students.

October 15, 2020
Hospice hunt on for Nantwich’s very own star baker

Hospice hunt on for Nantwich’s very own star baker

The hunt is on for Nantwich’s very own home star baker as Hope House children’s hospice launches its Eat Cake Week.

Bakers and cake-lovers are being asked to get out their mixing bowls and put on their aprons during half-term between October 26 to November 1.

October 14, 2020