Nantwich COVID-19 survivor raises funds for Leighton Hospital life savers
An 80-year-old coronavirus survivor from Nantwich is raising money for the hospital that ‘saved her life’ – by completing a track race in her wheelchair.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Wistaston family’s £120,000 fundraising bid for son’s life-saving treatment
A Wistaston family has launched a bid to raise £120,000 to fund life-saving treatment for their son with a rare form of cancer.
Georgy Capener has been accepted by a specialist in Asia to undergo a stem cell transplant which cannot currently be funded by the NHS.
Leighton Hospital parking charges to be reintroduced from August 1
Parking charges for most patients and visitors to Leighton Hospital will be reinstated this Saturday August 1 following their temporary suspension during the coronavirus pandemic.
Barony Park fence will not stop unauthorised access, admits council
Fencing around Barony Park in Nantwich is more aimed at enhancing the site and may not prevent unauthorised access, a council chief admitted today.
The comments come after a small group of travellers (pictured) were able to gain access to the park at the weekend, despite the new fencing being erected around the perimeter.
Former Residence venue to re-open as The Townhouse Nantwich
The former Residence restaurant and bar venue on Mill Street is to re-open as The Townhouse Nantwich.
New owners announced last night (July 26) that the outlet would be open late Summer 2020, but few details have been released so far.
Five Cheshire College – South and West students earn Oxbridge offers
Five A Level students at Cheshire College – South & West have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
The five learners, from the college’s Crewe Campus, have been offered places to study at the two most prestigious universities in the UK.
Virtual consultations allow South Cheshire patients to rehab during lockdown
A physiotherapy team in Cheshire has helped more than 3,000 patients to continue with rehabilitation during lockdown.
The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapy team at Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) has been using video calling software, telephone and online courses to continue seeing and treating patients.
Nantwich police sergeant retires after 25 years with Cheshire Police
Tributes were paid to Nantwich Sgt Ian Bennett today as he retires following 25 years’ service in South Cheshire.
Sgt Bennett received high praise from colleagues and councillors at a ceremony held at Nantwich Civic Hall.
Cheshire East Council to restart FlexiLink and Shopmobility services
Cheshire East Council is to restart its FlexiLink bus and Shopmobility services from August 3.
There will be new safety measures and restrictions to ensure the risks of spreading Covid-19 are minimised.
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