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Alextra Group renew sponsorship support for Nantwich Town

Alextra Group renew sponsorship support for Nantwich Town

Accountancy firm Alextra Group have renewed their sponsorship support for Nantwich Town.

The practice based in Crewe is continuing to partner the Dabbers through the 2020/2021 season.

September 15, 2020
Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum to reopen on September 18 after 6-month closure

Nantwich Museum will reopen to the public on September 18 after a six-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It will be open on Saturday (September 19) and thereafter on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

September 14, 2020
Cheshire East Council seeks clarity over use of COVID-secure marshals

Cheshire East Council seeks clarity over use of COVID-secure marshals

Cheshire East Council is unlikely to employ Boris Johnson’s Covid-secure “marshals” unless they are fully funded by Whitehall, says the authority.

The Prime Minister said last week that the so-called marshals would be used in towns and cities across the UK to help enforce the new ‘rule of six’ social distancing restrictions.

September 14, 2020
Cyclist dies in suspected hit-and-run collision in Crewe

Cyclist dies in suspected hit-and-run collision in Crewe

A cyclist has died after a suspected hit-and-run collision with a car in Crewe earlier today, police have confirmed.

The 41-year-old woman was cycling on Hungerford Road near to Hungerford Terrace when the incident happened shortly before 7am.

September 14, 2020
Police hunt man with tattoo after woman raped in Woore

Police hunt man with tattoo after woman raped in Woore

Detectives are hunting a man with an octopus tattoo who attacked and raped a woman in a park area of Woore.

The attack happened in a park area on Audlem Road in the quiet Shropshire village eight miles south of Nantwich.

September 13, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Sign petition to ban lower standard animal imports

READER’S LETTER: Sign petition to ban lower standard animal imports

Dear Editor,

As politicians return to parliament after their Summer break, they are faced with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect the UK’s farm animal welfare standards.

September 13, 2020
PICTURE SPECIAL: 11th Weaver Wander takes place in Nantwich

PICTURE SPECIAL: 11th Weaver Wander takes place in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 11th annual ‘Weaver Wander’ charity classic & sports car rally took place from Nantwich yesterday.

More than 150 cars assembled for viewing from 9am at Nantwich Football Club car park and departed from 10am.

September 13, 2020
Nantwich Town in narrow defeat to Altrincham in final pre-season game

Nantwich Town in narrow defeat to Altrincham in final pre-season game

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town were narrowly beaten by an own goal as they hosted newly promoted Altrincham FC in their final pre-season game.

Mike Koral had the first chance as he got possession in the away box within the first 10 minutes of the game.

September 13, 2020
Nantwich twin sisters sign for Sale Sharks Women

Nantwich twin sisters sign for Sale Sharks Women

Nantwich twin sisters India and Georgie Perris-Redding have been snapped up by Sale Sharks Women ahead of their first season in the Premier 15s competition.

Georgie and India are familiar faces around Carrington as they both work with the club’s community department.

September 12, 2020
Cheshire Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in A49 accident

Cheshire Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in A49 accident

Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in a collision on the A49 near Cholmondeley.

The incident at Bickley Moss involved a Ford Fiesta, an Aprilia motorcycle and a Yamaha motorcycle at around 5pm yesterday (Thursday September 10)

September 11, 2020
Cheshire East bus services under threat due to budget, leaders warn

Cheshire East bus services under threat due to budget, leaders warn

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Leaders of Cheshire East Council have ruled out protecting bus subsidies in their next council budget.

Currently, the authority spends £1.7 million on subsidising 12 routes across the borough.

September 11, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Why RNIB is supporting “Remember a Charity Week”

READER’S LETTER: Why RNIB is supporting “Remember a Charity Week”

Dear Editor,
Gifts in Wills have always been important to charities but never more so than this year.

During Covid-19, blind and partially sighted people have struggled to access essentials like food and medicine.

September 11, 2020
NHS Therapy Garden plans unveiled for Nantwich

NHS Therapy Garden plans unveiled for Nantwich

Allotment holders and NHS specialists have unveiled plans to develop and open a Nantwich Community Health and Therapy Garden.

The garden would be located at Brookfield Allotments in the town, and be used by health experts to prescribe to those with mental health symptoms.

September 10, 2020