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Kitten found dumped in carrier outside RSPCA centre in Nantwich

Kitten found dumped in carrier outside RSPCA centre in Nantwich

A kitten was found dumped outside the Stapeley Grange RSPCA animal centre in Nantwich with toy mouse.

Staff, who have named him Matty after lead singer of The 1975 band, are appealing for information to trace the owner.

January 27, 2021
Cheshire Directors of Public Health urge supermarkets to tighten COVID rules

Cheshire Directors of Public Health urge supermarkets to tighten COVID rules

Directors of Public Health across Cheshire today appealed to all supermarkets and food/convenience stores to adhere to the COVID secure public health guidance.

Several national supermarkets have confirmed they will be tightening up rules and enforcing face coverings in their stores which is welcomed by directors.

January 26, 2021
“Hallowed Ground” video tells story behind Airman’s Grave in Nantwich

“Hallowed Ground” video tells story behind Airman’s Grave in Nantwich

By Hannah Youds
A video exploring the history of the Airman’s Grave in Nantwich has been produced as part of the new “Hallowed Ground” YouTube series of historical narrations.

The video, just 15 minutes long, was made by Cast The Past Production, a group who aim to bring communities closer through stories of their local history.

January 26, 2021
Residents face 4.99% Council Tax increase from Cheshire East Council

Residents face 4.99% Council Tax increase from Cheshire East Council

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Residents in Nantwich are set to pay nearly 5% more Council Tax in 2021/22 than they did this year.

Cheshire East Council has released its final draft of the authority’s Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), which lays out the borough’s spending and tax plans from 2021-25.

January 26, 2021
Youngsters call for new Barony skatepark in Nantwich backed by MP

Youngsters call for new Barony skatepark in Nantwich backed by MP

Youngsters in Nantwich fighting for swifter action to install a new Barony skatepark have been backed by MP Dr Kieran Mullan.

The skate park was dismantled several months ago by Cheshire East Council due to “safety concerns” but the authority has not announced when it will be replaced.

January 26, 2021
Nantwich Buddies group receives £1,150 donation from housebuilder

Nantwich Buddies group receives £1,150 donation from housebuilder

Nantwich Buddies volunteer group formed in lockdown to help those in need has received a £1,150 donation to launch its own website.

Buddies is a group of 60 regular volunteers supporting about 85 households of elderly and vulnerable families with shopping, prescription collection and befriending.

January 25, 2021
Ice block thrown through windscreen of moving car in Crewe

Ice block thrown through windscreen of moving car in Crewe

Police are hunting a gang of who threw an ice block at a passing car, smashing the driver’s windscreen.

The group launched their attack on a car as it drove along Badger Avenue in Crewe.

January 25, 2021
Weston Lights Christmas Display could return in 2021, organiser hints

Weston Lights Christmas Display could return in 2021, organiser hints

By Hannah Youds
The Weston Lights Christmas Display could return in 2021, organiser Graham Witter hinted.

Graham has helped raise another staggering £25,450 from the latest event, which was re-organised as a “Starlit Garden drive thru” amid Covid pandemic restrictions.

January 25, 2021
Cheshire East Council lifts time restrictions on bus pass users

Cheshire East Council lifts time restrictions on bus pass users

Cheshire East Council has lifted timing restrictions on travel for holders of concessionary bus passes.

The move aims to support the Covid-19 vaccine roll out for elderly people and disabled residents.

January 25, 2021
Health body overseeing Cheshire vaccines faces £6.5 million deficit

Health body overseeing Cheshire vaccines faces £6.5 million deficit

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter

The NHS body responsible for Cheshire’s Covid-19 vaccination programme is facing a deficit of £6.5 million.

NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) latest financial projections show higher expenditure in the organisation’s hospital discharge programme in the autumn means it is facing a black hole of £6.461 million by the end of March.

January 24, 2021
Shropshire Union Canal breach at Beeston caused by Storm Christoph

Shropshire Union Canal breach at Beeston caused by Storm Christoph

A major breach of Shropshire Union Canal at Beeston near Nantwich was caused by heavy rains and floods from Storm Christoph.

These images from canal users show the extent of the breach which has closed the canal and towpath at Lock 10, Wharton’s Lock and Lock 11, Beeston Iron Lock.

January 22, 2021
10% in Cheshire East vaccinated as mass county vaccination centre considered

10% in Cheshire East vaccinated as mass county vaccination centre considered

Ten per cent of Cheshire East residents have ‘already’ had their first Covid-19 vaccination dose, according to Cheshire East Council leader Sam Corcoran.

His comments come as it emerged health chiefs are looking into opening a mass Covid-19 vaccination centre for Cheshire.

January 22, 2021
Drop in timely health checks on children cared for by Cheshire East

Drop in timely health checks on children cared for by Cheshire East

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
The number of health checks on vulnerable children in Cheshire East Council care within 20 days plummeted last year, it has been revealed.

One of Cheshire East’s key performance indicators for its care of vulnerable children is the proportion of initial health assessment requests made within 20 days for a child when they enter CEC’s care.

January 22, 2021

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