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Crewe town centre revamp moves closer as demolition set to start

Crewe town centre revamp moves closer as demolition set to start

Partners involved in the major revamp of Crewe town centre have welcomed announcements and milestones which they say take the town a step closer to a future vision.

Demolition of the vacant shops at the Royal Arcade site will start to take place in mid-October.

October 2, 2020
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club stages finals day

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club stages finals day

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) staged its annual Finals Day on the two courts behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

Bill Heath (WJTC Chairman) presented the trophies outdoors to the winners.

October 2, 2020
Nantwich Town unveils new sponsor signing

Nantwich Town unveils new sponsor signing

Nantwich Town have unveiled a new sponsor in local company Nantwich Refrigeration Services.

The firm is now sponsoring the Man of the Match (MOTM) award for the rest of the 2020-21 season.

October 2, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust raises £30,000 for beaver project

Cheshire Wildlife Trust raises £30,000 for beaver project

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has raised £30,000 needed to build beaver-proof fencing as part of a project to reintroduce the animal in the county. The Trust now has funds required for the fence at the 4.5 hectare enclosure near Hatchmere in Delamere. Contractors have already made a start preparing for the arrival of a pair of beavers. It is part of[Read More…]

October 2, 2020
British GT 2020 - Round 3 - Brands Hatch, UK
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Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt gears up for Snetterton weekend

Silver Cup challenger Jordan Witt aims to keep his 2020 title ambitions on track in the penultimate event of the British GT Championship season at Snetterton this weekend.

Nantwich man Witt is fourth in the class standings ahead of the two one-hour races at the Norfolk track.

October 2, 2020
Nantwich Fire Station to host virtual open day on October 3

Nantwich Fire Station to host virtual open day on October 3

Nantwich residents can find out about the lifesaving work of their local firefighters – without leaving the comfort of their own homes.

Nantwich Fire Station will be hosting its first ever virtual open day tomorrow (Saturday October 3).

October 2, 2020
Willaston Primary School closes year groups after positive Covid test

Willaston Primary School closes year groups after positive Covid test

Willaston Primary School has sent two year groups home after one of its pupils tested positive for Covid-19.

It’s believed years 3 and 4 have been sent home and those pupils will have to self isolate for two weeks, to return on October 14.

October 2, 2020
Police arrest three in organised drug crime probe in Crewe and Nantwich

Police arrest three in organised drug crime probe in Crewe and Nantwich

Detectives investigating serious drug crime in Crewe and Nantwich say they have arrested three men.

Officers carried out raids on homes in the Stockport area before making the arrests.

October 2, 2020
Weston Christmas Lights Display turns “drive thru” for 2020 due to Covid

Weston Christmas Lights Display turns “drive thru” for 2020 due to Covid

A well-known Christmas Lights display in South Cheshire which has raised tens of thousands of pounds for a children’s hospice, is to be turned into a “drive thru” due to Covid.

Graham Witter has staged the Weston Christmas Lights show at his family’s farm for the past seven years, raising well over £100,000 in aid of Donna Louise Hospice.

October 1, 2020
Cheshire East Council applies for more “enforcement powers” from Government

Cheshire East Council applies for more “enforcement powers” from Government

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Leaders of Cheshire East Council have applied for extra “enforcement powers” from the government in its fight against coronavirus.

CEC has confirmed it wants additional measures to be put in place and has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

September 30, 2020
Police warning after spate of thefts in Shavington

Police warning after spate of thefts in Shavington

Police are warning Shavington residents to be on guard after a spate of thefts in the village.

They say a number of incidents involving thefts from sheds, garages and vehicles took place overnight on September 28-29.

September 30, 2020
Nantwich man in court on drug and firearm charges

Nantwich man in court on drug and firearm charges

A Nantwich man has been charged in connection with drug and firearm offences, police said today.

Alexander Hewson, 28, of Weaver Road, has been charged with conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs.

September 30, 2020
South Cheshire woman’s amazing gifts for grieving UK families

South Cheshire woman’s amazing gifts for grieving UK families

Meet Mandy Joubert – the South Cheshire woman bringing comfort to hundreds of grieving parents across the UK.

Mandy has worked night and day through the pandemic turning old wedding dresses into beautiful tiny gowns and wraps for babies who have died.

September 30, 2020