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Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre re-opens

We are delighted that from Sunday 6th September we will be reopening our doors to the public. We will be offering a unique blend of in person or online streamed classes. Our meditation classes, day courses and retreats offer people the opportunity to find peace and happiness within during such stressful and challenging times. We will be running evening meditation[Read More…]

September 2, 2020
Cheshire Police vows to improve safety amid 50 attacks on officers each month

Cheshire Police vows to improve safety amid 50 attacks on officers each month

Cheshire Police chiefs have vowed to increase safety of its officers amid shocking statistics which show they suffer an average 50 attacks a month.

Bosses have reacted to a national review which included a survey of more than 40,000 officers across the UK in response to concerns about a rising tide of assaults and violence against officers.

September 2, 2020
More than 80% OpenRent Cheshire East properties ban DSS

More than 80% OpenRent Cheshire East properties ban DSS

More than 80% of OpenRent properties listed in Cheshire East have “no DSS” bans, a BBC investigation has found.

This is despite a judge ruling in July that blanket bans on renting properties to people on housing benefit were unlawful and discriminatory.

September 2, 2020
Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Leek Town in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town beaten 2-1 at Leek Town in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town were beaten by a late goal at Leek in their latest pre-season encounter.

The Dabbers had been pressing for a winner themselves when they caught by a pot-shot at goal which hit the Nantwich keeper into the path of a Leek player.

September 2, 2020
Tarporley racer Oliphant scores trio of points finishes at Knockhill

Tarporley racer Oliphant scores trio of points finishes at Knockhill

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant produced a gritty performance to notch a trio of points finishes in the latest British Touring Car Championship round at Knockhill.

September 2, 2020
Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

The annual Harry’s Duck Race in support of Hope House Children’s Hospice is back in Nantwich to celebrate its 10th anniversary – but this time held virtually.

September 1, 2020
Nantwich bar issues warning after customer tests positive for COVID-19

Nantwich bar issues warning after customer tests positive for COVID-19

Bosses at a popular Nantwich bar issued a warning today after a customer reported they have tested positive for Coronavirus.

Nakatcha on Welsh Row say a customer has reported that a friend they were out with in the venue on Sunday (August 30) has since tested positive for Covid-19.

September 1, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Where Oh Where is the Cheshire East Local Plan?

READER’S LETTER: Where Oh Where is the Cheshire East Local Plan?

Dear Editor,
It is now a year since this Labour/Independent administration of Cheshire East conducted their own next phase of the Local Plan consultation.

The completed consultation of 2018 was abandoned under a headline of “a reduction in allocated housing sites”.

September 1, 2020
British GT 2020 - Round 3 - Brands Hatch, UK
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Nantwich racing driver Witt misses out on Brands Hatch podium

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt missed out on a second consecutive podium finish in a frustrating day at Brands Hatch.

The McLaren 720S GT3 driver had to settle for eighth place in round five of the British GT Championship yesterday (August 30) and fifth in the Silver Cup.

August 31, 2020
Cheshire East parents urged to stay away from school gates

Cheshire East parents urged to stay away from school gates

Parents across Nantwich and Cheshire East are being urged to stay clear of school gates when pupils finally return to classes later this week.

Around 56,000 children and young people will be returning to more than 170 schools and colleges across the borough.

August 31, 2020
LS Gymnastics reopens in Crewe amid latest COVID-19 guidelines

LS Gymnastics reopens in Crewe amid latest COVID-19 guidelines

A popular gymnastics club in South Cheshire has reopened after revamping its approach to fit in with Covid-19 guidelines.

LS Gymnastics Crewe Academy is welcoming back gymnasts across all ages at its base on the former MMU site.

August 31, 2020
READER’S LETTER: CEC partly to blame over Stapeley appeal criticism

READER’S LETTER: CEC partly to blame over Stapeley appeal criticism

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East Council has issued a stinging open letter to the Secretary of State for housing strongly criticising his decision to grant a planning appeal in the borough.

August 31, 2020
FEATURE: Making the most of CEC walking and cycling initiative

FEATURE: Making the most of CEC walking and cycling initiative

Many of us are struggling with cabin fever.

With the pandemic’s key public health measure being social distancing, a lot of us have had to stay hunkered down at home with our families, having no idea when things will pick up again.

August 31, 2020