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Soviet Threat event proves hit at Nantwich’s Secret Bunker

Soviet Threat event proves hit at Nantwich’s Secret Bunker

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time during a ‘Soviet Threat’ event.

‘Soviet Threat’ was a living history event recreating how lives were lived by both Western and Eastern forces during the Cold War.

September 21, 2020
Classic car and motorbike enthusiasts meet at Nantwich event

Classic car and motorbike enthusiasts meet at Nantwich event

Jonathan White
A ‘classic car and motorbike meet’ was held at Venetian Marina in Cholmondeston near Nantwich.

The latest meet was an extra event due to a forecast of warm and sunny weather.

September 21, 2020
Nantwich racing driver Witt secures fourth Silver Cup podium

Nantwich racing driver Witt secures fourth Silver Cup podium

Nantwich’s British GT Championship driver Jordan Witt enjoyed more Donington Park success with his fourth Silver Cup podium finish of the year in round six.

Witt overcame a tricky qualifying session in impressive style, starting 11th overall after sustaining a luckless tyre blow-out in the grid-determining run.

September 21, 2020
Crewe Regional Sunday League kicks off after Covid delay

Crewe Regional Sunday League kicks off after Covid delay

The Crewe Regional Sunday League finally got underway and two of three new teams in the league were in action.

In the Premier Division, The Lions (formerly White Lion Ford Lane) went down 0-6 to George and Dragon, whose scorers were Charlie Hatton (3), Robbie Hatton (2) and Joe Duckworth.

September 21, 2020
Cheshire East Council says new parking payment app will save drivers 13p

Cheshire East Council says new parking payment app will save drivers 13p

A new parking payment app will save Cheshire East drivers 13p per transaction, the authority claims.

Motorists using a mobile phone to pay for parking at Cheshire East Council car parks will see a change to a new app on October 1.

September 20, 2020
Cheshire East carbon neutral plan shortlisted for national award

Cheshire East carbon neutral plan shortlisted for national award

Cheshire East Council’s action plan to be carbon neutral by 2025 has been shortlisted for a national environment and sustainability award.

September 20, 2020
Wistaston garden centre reopens after raising thousands for charities

Wistaston garden centre reopens after raising thousands for charities

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston garden centre that has raised thousands of pounds for charity has reopened.

The Rising Sun Nurseries garden centre on Middlewich Road has reopened its premises and charity shop, as Covid-19 pandemic lockdown measures are eased.

September 20, 2020
Nantwich Buddies to stage first Virtual Volunteer Expo

Nantwich Buddies to stage first Virtual Volunteer Expo

Nantwich Buddies volunteer organisation is launching its first “Virtual Volunteer Expo” from tomorrow (September 21).

Volunteers from across Cheshire and beyond are invited to take part in any or all of the workshops being staged over the subsequent weeks.

September 20, 2020
Nantwich Town earn fine draw in season opener at FC United

Nantwich Town earn fine draw in season opener at FC United

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town kicked off their Northern Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw away at FC United Of Manchester.

And Dabbers boss Dave Cooke described the match as “a great advert for the league” as both sides battled out a competitive draw at Broadhurst Park.

September 20, 2020
Four-fold increase in Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East, warn leaders

Four-fold increase in Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East, warn leaders

Council leaders have issued a stark warning to residents after Cheshire East saw a four-fold increase in positive Covid-19 cases last week.

In the seven days to September 12, there were 100 confirmed cases in Cheshire East and 106 confirmed cases in Cheshire West.

September 18, 2020
Nantwich salon’s Sandstone Trail trek for water charity

Nantwich salon’s Sandstone Trail trek for water charity

Hairdressers at a Nantwich salon are stepping out on a sponsored walk to raise money and awareness of a charity bringing clean drinking water to families in developing countries.

September 18, 2020
Children’s shoe recycling hub launches in South Cheshire

Children’s shoe recycling hub launches in South Cheshire

A children’s shoe recycling hub is being launched in South Cheshire with support from housing association The Guinness Partnership and charity Sal’s Shoes.

The hub will collect and redistribute school shoes to children living in the Crewe area.

September 18, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Local councils should object to A&E walk-ins ban

READER’S LETTER: Local councils should object to A&E walk-ins ban

Dear Editor,
On behalf of ‘Putting CreweFirst’ I have been campaigning for several weeks to retain walk-ins to Leighton Hospital.
Of those local people who use the A&E, around 65% are walk-ins.

September 17, 2020