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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
Cheshire Police warning after rise in Microsoft scam phone calls

Cheshire Police warning after rise in Microsoft scam phone calls

Detectives in Cheshire are warning people to stay vigilant amid reports of scam phone calls purporting to be from Microsoft.

In Cheshire, there have been several reports of residents receiving phone calls from fraudsters posing as workers from Microsoft.

August 27, 2020
Cheshire district nurse scoops prestigious Queen’s nurse award

Cheshire district nurse scoops prestigious Queen’s nurse award

A district nurse in Cheshire has received the prestigious Queen’s nurse award.

Joanne Bowen, Head of Quality, Nursing and Professional Leadership at Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, received the title following her continued commitment to district nursing.

August 27, 2020

New Leaf Supporting Women in Cheshire

The New Leaf team at My CWA has been working remotely during these unprecedented times providing support for not working women across Cheshire East, Cheshire West, and Warrington. Women across the country face several challenges and barriers to employment. Women are often primary carers for young children and the costs of childcare can present problems. Mental health issues and prolonged[Read More…]

August 27, 2020
Police Crime Commissioner funds fight against criminals targeting elderly

Police Crime Commissioner funds fight against criminals targeting elderly

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane has awarded funding to a charity in Cheshire East to support it to deliver scam awareness and support to older people.

Age UK in Cheshire East has received a £1,000 grant from PCC David Keane’s Safer Communities express grant fund to support its scams awareness project.

August 27, 2020
Chris Broad

Nantwich Town Ladies 1sts prepare for first Cheshire Women’s League season

Nantwich Town Ladies FC are preparing to play their first ever season in the Cheshire Women’s League.

And manager Chris Broad (pictured) has already recruited well, with players from clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke City and neighbours Crewe Alexandra joining the squad.

August 26, 2020
Nantwich racing driver Witt targets Brands Hatch points this weekend

Nantwich racing driver Witt targets Brands Hatch points this weekend

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt aims to continue his winning momentum when the British GT Championship arrives at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit this weekend (August 29-30).

The Silver Cup class title contender enters the fifth round of the 2020 season on the back of a memorable maiden Silver Cup victory with team-mate Jack Mitchell at Donington Park’s GP Circuit.

August 26, 2020