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Bunbury Village Day postponed by coronavirus pandemic

Bunbury Village Day postponed by coronavirus pandemic

Organisers have postponed Bunbury Village Day in June due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

The annual event which attracts hundreds to the village near Nantwich was scheduled for June 20.

March 24, 2020
Month extension to Cheshire Fire Service future plan consultation

Month extension to Cheshire Fire Service future plan consultation

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents have another month to speak out on the future of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The fire authority wants to know what the public thinks about a raft of new ideas to prevent fires and protect communities.

March 23, 2020
Cheshire East moves closer to scrapping Cabinet system

Cheshire East moves closer to scrapping Cabinet system

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has taken a big step towards scrapping its cabinet – but there are concerns that coronavirus COVID-19 could delay the process.

March 23, 2020
Nantwich Market open as town falls quiet in face of COVID-19

Nantwich Market open as town falls quiet in face of COVID-19

By Jonathan White
Stallholders on Nantwich Market are remaining open as most of the town shuts down in the face of the growing Coronavirus crisis.

The indoor market also has a number of stalls outside the main market hall at the junction of Market Street and Churchyardside.

March 22, 2020
Celebrity chefs line up for Nantwich Food Festival

Celebrity chefs line up for Nantwich Food Festival

Organisers have lined up celebrity chefs for this year’s Nantwich Food Festival, which they will be unaffected by current Coronavirus crisis.

The festival is scheduled for September 4-6, and attracts tens of thousands of people into the town each year.

March 22, 2020
Tatton Park CLOSED and Pride in the Park postponed

Tatton Park CLOSED and Pride in the Park postponed

Tatton Park has been closed by Cheshire East Council amid the growing Coronavirus crisis.

They made the decision after visitors to continued to flock to the site, which meant “social distancing” guidelines could not be guaranteed.

March 22, 2020
COVID-19 “information hub” launched by Cheshire East

COVID-19 “information hub” launched by Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services as a result of the pandemic.

The council is also launching ‘Cheshire East – People Helping People’ – a place for people to offer and request help.

March 21, 2020
Nantwich tearoom turns into Urban Farm shop to beat COVID-19

Nantwich tearoom turns into Urban Farm shop to beat COVID-19

Nantwich tearoom Ginger and Pickles has been converted into an urban farm shop on the first full day of “lockdown” of venues.

Owners Andy and Bev and daughter Abbie will run their outlet today (March 21) as a shop, selling off produce to takeaway.

March 21, 2020
Nantwich clubs to close as MP urges other venues to shut

Nantwich clubs to close as MP urges other venues to shut

Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan is urging residents to follow the Government’s social distancing advice to help save lives during the COVID-19 crisis.

March 20, 2020
Football Operations director Jon Gold

Nantwich Town will find it “difficult to survive” warns chairman

The chairman of Nantwich Town has warned the non league club may find it “difficult to survive” through the current COVID-19 crisis.

But Jon Gold is hopeful that support from government and football authorities will help to keep clubs afloat.

March 19, 2020
Surviving Quarantine: Our guide from a local mental health expert

Surviving Quarantine: Our guide from a local mental health expert

The times are unprecedented and uncertain. The effects of uncertainty on mental health can be profound.

We spoke to Michelle Clark, a mental health professional in both Nantwich and Crewe, who has some essential tips on coping.

March 19, 2020
Crewe West by-elections postponed amid COVID-19 crisis

Crewe West by-elections postponed amid COVID-19 crisis

The Crewe West by-elections scheduled for April 23 have been postponed amid the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Cheshire East Council said the decision was made on advice from Government.

March 19, 2020
Nantwich pub Wickstead Arms to close during COVID-19 crisis

Nantwich pub Wickstead Arms to close during COVID-19 crisis

The popular Wickstead Arms pub in Nantwich town centre is to close during the Coronavirus crisis.

Landlady Emma Griffiths made the decision today, as pubs, clubs, coffee shops and restaurants decide if they can stay open despite Government advice.

March 19, 2020