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Weaver Wander event in Nantwich to go ahead in September

Weaver Wander event in Nantwich to go ahead in September

The Weaver Wander annual event in and around Nantwich will go ahead on September 12, say organisers Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver.

August 3, 2020
RSPCA warning after sick puppies die in Cheshire East area

RSPCA warning after sick puppies die in Cheshire East area

The RSPCA is urging people to be cautious buying puppies after a spike in reports about sick dogs in Cheshire East.

The charity and Cheshire East Council have had 10 incidents reported since the beginning of the year.

August 3, 2020
Man arrested in Nantwich after victim found with serious facial injuries

Man arrested in Nantwich after victim found with serious facial injuries

A man suffered a serious facial injury in an alleged stabbing at a house in Nantwich.

The incident is thought to have happened at a property on Welsh Row in the early hours of Saturday (August 1).

August 3, 2020
Nantwich Town launches £20,000 JustGiving appeal in bid to return to action

Nantwich Town launches £20,000 JustGiving appeal in bid to return to action

Nantwich Town chiefs have launched a JustGiving appeal in a plea to the community to help keep the club alive.

They say the COVID-19 Pandemic which brought the 2019/20 football season to a premature end in March has had a “devastating effect” on finances.

August 1, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Lymphoma Action support group in Cheshire

READER’S LETTER: Lymphoma Action support group in Cheshire

Dear Editor,
During these unprecedented times, connecting online is a great way that people can keep in touch.

This is even more important for those who are shielding because of health issues or vulnerability.

August 1, 2020
More than 30 Nantwich outlets join Eat Out to Help Out scheme

More than 30 Nantwich outlets join Eat Out to Help Out scheme

By Jonathan White
More than 30 Nantwich cafes, pubs and restaurants are taking part in the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ government scheme to boost their trade as lockdown eases.

August 1, 2020
Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Nantwich

Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Nantwich

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Nantwich have arrested a 17-year-old boy.

The teenager was arrested in Stockport on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in police custody waiting to be questioned by police.

July 31, 2020
Cheshire College – South and West art exhibition opens

Cheshire College – South and West art exhibition opens

Cheshire College – South & West’s annual end-of-year art exhibition is now open to the public.

The exhibition is traditionally held at the college’s Crewe and Chester campuses.

July 31, 2020
Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary produce pandemic e-booklet

Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary produce pandemic e-booklet

Members of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary have produced an e-booklet describing their experiences of working in or being helped by NHS during the pandemic.

The idea was started by Pat Harborth, a Friend of Rotary, and she gathered friends and family to contribute to the e-booklet.

July 31, 2020
Cheshire East Council launches speedy ‘al fresco dining’ licence process

Cheshire East Council launches speedy ‘al fresco dining’ licence process

Cheshire East Council has launched a new streamlined application process for businesses keen to operate “al fresco” dining.

The authority says it aims to support high streets, town centres and the hospitality sector as part of a recovery plan from the pandemic.

July 31, 2020
Nantwich Outdoor Pool reopens to families for summer season

Nantwich Outdoor Pool reopens to families for summer season

Nantwich Outdoor Pool which reopened to the public on July 20 has unveiled its summer season timetable for all ages.

Adults have been able to use one of the only outdoor brine pools in the country since it reopened.

July 30, 2020
British Airways workers hold protest in Nantwich town centre

British Airways workers hold protest in Nantwich town centre

Local British Airways workers gathered in Nantwich to protest over the company’s bid to fire its workforce and rehire those who “survive on inferior contracts”.

Staff and Union chiefs from Unite called on Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan’s support in fighting the company’s plan.

July 30, 2020
Nantwich racer Jordan Witt signs British GT deal with McLaren

Nantwich racer Jordan Witt signs British GT deal with McLaren

British GT Championship racer Jordan Witt is joining 2 Seas Motorsport for a full nine-round season starting this weekend at his ‘home’ circuit Oulton Park.

Witt, from Nantwich, signed an eleventh-hour deal with the McLaren Customer Racing Team.

July 30, 2020