Barony skate park will reopen, vows Nantwich councillor
A Nantwich Town councillor has pledged to get the Barony skate park re-opened or replaced.
The facility was shut down by Cheshire East Council last week, citing health and safety reasons.
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Powers to target dog fouling extended, says Cheshire East Council
Cheshire East Council is extending its controls on dog fouling, criminal activity and anti-social behaviour for a further three years.
The authority’s cabinet has voted to renew a series of public space protection orders (PSPOs).
Nantwich Civic Hall project backed by councillors despite rising costs
Town councillors have backed a Nantwich Civic Hall extension project, despite costs rising by up to £50,000.
And it emerged future plans for the venue could include a first floor extension to house the town’s library and museum.
Rotary of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver help with clean up
Members of Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver joined with Mayor of Crewe and members of the Railway Cottages Residents Association for a major clean-up operation.
Nantwich DJ joins global campaign to save live music industry
By Jonathan White
Nantwich DJ Alan Woodhouse played a two hour live-streaming music set from his home to raise awareness of the impact of the pandemic on his industry.
The Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the live music sector since the outbreak back in March.
Former Crewe Alex coach Bennell sentenced for further sex offences
Former Crewe Alex football coach Barry Bennell has been sentenced for sexually abusing two young boys more than 30 years ago.
The 66-year-old, currently in prison after being convicted of similar offences in 2018, appeared via video link at Chester Crown Court, where he was sentenced to an extra four years in prison – to run consecutively to his current 30-year prison term.
Brine Leas Sixth Form closes due to positive COVID case
Brine Leas Sixth Form in Nantwich has closed today due to a positive case of COVID-19.
It’s believed one of the Year 12 or 13 students has tested positive.
Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt “ecstatic” with first British GT win
Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt said he was “absolutely ecstatic” after winning his first overall British GT triumph with a stunning drive at Snetterton.
He produced a remarkable opening lap in the 60-minute race to surge from third on the grid into the race lead – one he and team-mate Jack Mitchell would never relinquish.
Police net knives and drugs in month-long operation across Crewe
Police have recovered a haul of knives and drugs in a month-long crackdown tackle knife crime in Crewe.
Officers from the “Problem Solving Team” carried out weapons sweeps and drugs warrants and targeted addresses in the town.
Cheshire East agree major review into mental health services for under 25s
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A major review into Cheshire East’s mental health support for under-25s has been approved by cabinet members.
A report by the council’s children and families scrutiny committee makes 24 recommendations to the council’s leadership, with all of them being approved.
Nantwich Town plaque marks site of historic FA Cup tie with Liverpool
Nantwich Town have created a plaque to commemorate the club’s first ground – and a bit of history with current Premier League champions Liverpool!
The blue plaque marks the very ground Liverpool played their first ever FA Cup tie – against Nantwich at the Jackson Avenue venue.
Wistaston school sends home year group amid pupil’s positive Covid test
A primary school in Wistaston has had to send a whole year group home to isolate after one pupil tested positive for Covid-19.
Staff at Wistaston Church Lane Academy acted swiftly and all pupils in Year One are now having to isolate at home for 14 days.
Cancer survivor’s charity walk in aid of Leighton Hospital
Jonathan White
A breast cancer survivor is embarking on a 155-mile charity walk in aid of Leighton Hospital where she was treated.
Kim Smith, 60, made 10 visits to the Breast Care Unit at Leighton Hospital in Crewe whilst being treated for her cancer.
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