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Late goals earn Nantwich Town dramatic win over Buxton

Late goals earn Nantwich Town dramatic win over Buxton

Nantwich Town hit two late goals to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat at home to Buxton.

The Dabbers bagged a leveller on 86 minutes and then won all three points with a winner two minutes from time.

September 30, 2020
FEATURE: Nantwich woman’s message of hope to those with epilepsy

FEATURE: Nantwich woman’s message of hope to those with epilepsy

By Hannah Youds
A Nantwich woman has issued a message of hope to those living with epilepsy.

Carole had suffered from the condition for more than 40 years after being diagnosed as a teenager.

September 29, 2020
South Cheshire GP urges eligible residents to take up free flu jabs

South Cheshire GP urges eligible residents to take up free flu jabs

A South Cheshire doctor says it’s more important than ever this year that those eligible for a free flu jab come forward and get one.

Dr Andrew Wilson, Chair of NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, stressed flu kills around 11,000 people every year in England and hospitalises thousands more.

September 29, 2020
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

Cheshire East not facing “imminent” lockdown despite rising infections, says Tory leader

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council opposition leader Janet Clowes says the borough is “not in a state of imminent change” regarding a potential local lockdown.

The Conservative Wybunbury councillor also welcomed the government’s local lockdown approach as coronavirus cases continue to rise.

September 29, 2020
Cheshire College to offer T Level qualifications from 2021

Cheshire College to offer T Level qualifications from 2021

Cheshire College – South & West is the only college in Cheshire to offer the new T Level qualifications.

T Levels aim to fast track learners’ careers in a range of vocational areas and will be offered from September 2021.

September 28, 2020
Nantwich Museum selected for The Lab digital project

Nantwich Museum selected for The Lab digital project

Nantwich Museum has been picked as one of the 60 diverse organisations participating in The Lab project.

It is part of the Digital Heritage Lab which is providing digital mentoring support helping organisations develop their digital capabilities.

September 28, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Regiment “worthy cause” to donate to

READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Regiment “worthy cause” to donate to

Dear Editor,
I saw on the national news that members of the Cheshire Regiment want to raise funds to put up a
memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

September 28, 2020
“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” to raise funds for charity

“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” to raise funds for charity

By Jonathan White
An historian’s “The Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town Football Club” aims to raise vital funds for local charities.

Michael Chatwin’s ‘The Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town Football Club’ is an exhaustive compilation.

September 28, 2020
Just two fly-tipping fines issued by Cheshire East in 2019-20

Just two fly-tipping fines issued by Cheshire East in 2019-20

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Just two fines were issued by Cheshire East Council for fly-tipping last year, it has been revealed.

A Freedom of Information request to the council showed that in 2019/20, two fines were issued but only one was paid.

September 27, 2020
Faddiley beat The Raven after scoring in just 13 seconds

Faddiley beat The Raven after scoring in just 13 seconds

Faddiley triumphed in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division after scoring in just 13 seconds!

Their clash with The Raven, which was arranged at short notice, didn’t take long to spark into life.

September 27, 2020
Nantwich Town cruise to 3-0 victory over Stalybridge Celtic

Nantwich Town cruise to 3-0 victory over Stalybridge Celtic

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town’s first home game didn’t disappoint a near full capacity crowd as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Stalybridge Celtic.

The Dabbers came out of the blocks early with Joe Malkin and Koral having chances in the opening minutes.

September 26, 2020
19 arrested in Cheshire Police crackdown on “county lines” criminals

19 arrested in Cheshire Police crackdown on “county lines” criminals

Nineteen people have been arrested by Cheshire Police during a week of action targeting “county lines” criminals in the county.

Officers arrested 14 men and five women on suspicion of drug offences and executed a number of warrants which resulted in heroin and cocaine being seized.

September 26, 2020
Residents reunited 12 months after South Cheshire homes destroyed in blaze

Residents reunited 12 months after South Cheshire homes destroyed in blaze

Three elderly residents have been reunited more than 12 months after their homes were destroyed in the huge Beechmere care complex blaze in Crewe.

The devastating fire ripped through the homes of Doris Chell, Janet Kelly and Margaret Jackson, among many others.

September 25, 2020