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Nantwich indoor pool to reopen from September 1

Nantwich indoor pool to reopen from September 1

Nantwich swimming pool will open again to the public from September 1, Everybody Leisure has announced.

The trust has already reopened 11 sports facilities across Cheshire East for activities such as gym, group fitness and outdoor swimming, including the brine pool in Nantwich.

August 30, 2020
Nantwich Museum resumes “Aspects of Nantwich” talks

Nantwich Museum resumes “Aspects of Nantwich” talks

Nantwich Museum is to resume its “Aspects of Nantwich” series of talks originally scheduled for spring but interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Due to continuing restrictions, the talks will be given online with the following schedule.

August 30, 2020

Mid Cheshire Hospitals public meeting Sept 18

Members of the public are being invited to find out more about their local hospitals, as part of an open meeting being held by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). The Trust, which runs Leighton Hospital in Crewe, the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, will be holding its Virtual Annual Members’ Meeting at[Read More…]

August 30, 2020
READER’S LETTER: People should object to banning of A&E walk-ins

READER’S LETTER: People should object to banning of A&E walk-ins

Dear Editor, I proposed at the August meeting of the Minshull Vernon and District Parish Council that they should object strongly to the proposed banning of walk-ins to the A&E at Leighton Hospital, which is within the Parish boundaries. It was passed with just one abstention. The draft minute is below. I would urge all local residents to write to[Read More…]

August 30, 2020
Nantwich Town win inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy against Whitchurch

Nantwich Town win inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy against Whitchurch

Nantwich Town won the inaugural Eddie Morris Memorial Trophy with a 2-1 victory over Whitchurch Alport.

The clubs have made it a permanent pre-season fixture against Whitchurch in memory of the late Eddie Morris

August 30, 2020
People taken to hospital after kitchen fire in Nantwich

People taken to hospital after kitchen fire in Nantwich

Householders were taken to hospital for treatment after a kitchen fire at their home in Nantwich.

The incident happened at a property on The Pike in Nantwich at around 8.30pm on Thursday (August 27).

August 30, 2020

Free Green Doctor service in Nantwich

We’re all spending more time at home at the moment. It means having the heating on when it wouldn’t usually be and using extra gas and electricity for cooking, making cups of tea, televisions and computers. If you’re not careful, you could end up with a big energy bill. Your Green Doctor can help. Green Doctor is a FREE service[Read More…]

August 29, 2020
Mystery of the “Nantwich Nessie” talk of the canals around town

Mystery of the “Nantwich Nessie” talk of the canals around town

By Jonathan White
A fish-like creature has been spotted along the Shropshire Union Canal in and around Nantwich, sparking photos and comments across social media over where it came from!

August 28, 2020
Nantwich scout group launches £250,000 project to build new base

Nantwich scout group launches £250,000 project to build new base

A well-used Scout hut in Nantwich has had to close over safety fears, sparking a £250,000 new-build project.

The headquarters of the 38th South West Cheshire (Nantwich) group off Davenport Avenue has become rundown and can no longer be used.

August 28, 2020

New Prescription Delivery Service in Nantwich

CEC People Helping People service has partnered with Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service to offer a free, next-day delivery service of prescriptions across the borough, including Nantwich. To qualify for this scheme you must be either exempt from payment or hold a valid pre-payment certificate. Please contact [email protected] for more details.

August 28, 2020
Two new special schools for Cheshire East set to open

Two new special schools for Cheshire East set to open

Two new special schools catering for children aged between four and 18 across Cheshire East are set to open.

The schools, Axis Academy and Lavender Field School, aim to cater for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), such as those with social, emotional and mental health needs.

August 27, 2020
Founder of Cheerbrook in Nantwich loses battle with cancer

Founder of Cheerbrook in Nantwich loses battle with cancer

The founder of Cheerbrook farm shop in Nantwich Andrew Shufflebotham has died after a long battle against cancer.

Tributes have flooded in for Andrew, known as ‘Shuff’, who passed away last week.

August 27, 2020

Crewe & Nantwich Talking Newspaper

Crewe and Nantwich Talking Newspaper is expanding its reach to a wider audience – with help from Nantwich News. Listening numbers have increased as a direct result of online listening options, says organiser John Coulter. The service is now contacting all care homes across Cheshire East and providing details of the Talking Newspaper, and how to listen online. Wendy Steadman,[Read More…]

August 27, 2020