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American Bulldog put down after attacking man in Nantwich

American Bulldog put down after attacking man in Nantwich

An American Bulldog which attacked a man in Nantwich leaving him with serious injuries, has been put down.

The attack happened at a house on Manor Road North in Nantwich yesterday (June 2) at around 1.50pm.

June 3, 2020
Wistaston resident takes part in Covid Colour Challenge

Wistaston resident takes part in Covid Colour Challenge

By Jonathan White
Wistaston resident Diane Debens set up a ‘Covid Colour Challenge’ at her house during the pandemic lockdown.

For seven days in May, she put together a collection of different coloured materials and objects on each day of the week by going on a themed treasure hunt around her home.

June 2, 2020
Photo competition launched by Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary

Photo competition launched by Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary

Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary Club has launched a photographic competition to raise money for local charities impacted by Covid 19.

June 2, 2020
Cheshire East Council appoints equality and diversity “champion”

Cheshire East Council appoints equality and diversity “champion”

Cheshire East Council has appointed an equality, diversity and inclusion “champion”.

Councillor Marilyn Houston’s role will come into even sharper focus in light of the Black Lives Matter movement following the US death of George Floyd.

June 2, 2020
Man seriously injured in dog attack at Nantwich house

Man seriously injured in dog attack at Nantwich house

A Nantwich man was injured and taken to hospital injured after being attacked by a dog today (June 2).

Police say the incident happened at a property on Manor Road North at around 2pm.

June 2, 2020
Cheshire Police warning over COVID-19 Track and Trace fraudsters

Cheshire Police warning over COVID-19 Track and Trace fraudsters

Cheshire Police have warned people to remain alert for scams during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

They warned of a growing trend of criminals taking advantage of the current Covid-19 crisis to defraud innocent people, including the new NHS Test and Trace service.

June 1, 2020
NHS Cheshire urges patients to seek care despite pandemic

NHS Cheshire urges patients to seek care despite pandemic

NHS in Cheshire is urging people not to allow coronavirus (COVID-19) to stop them getting the care they need.

The plea, by Dr Katherine Butler (pictured), clinical lead for cancer at NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, comes as figures from NHS England show A&E attendances in England falling to their lowest on record.

June 1, 2020
Hot weather continues for South Cheshire – IN PICTURES

Hot weather continues for South Cheshire – IN PICTURES

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire continues to bask in hot weather for a few more days yet.

With temperatures around 25-26C, the region like many other parts of the UK has broken historical records for the sunniest spring since 1929, according to the Met Office.

June 1, 2020
Childminder publishes children’s book in aid of NHS Charities

Childminder publishes children’s book in aid of NHS Charities

A South Cheshire childminder has made use of time in lockdown – by writing and publishing a children’s book in aid of charity.

Hannah Malley, 23, has been unable to work due to the pandemic restrictions.

May 31, 2020
Wistaston Conservation Group plant sale raises funds

Wistaston Conservation Group plant sale raises funds

By Jonathan White
A member of Wistaston Conservation Group hosted a plant sale at his house to raise funds for the group.

John Wood, Chairman of Wistaston Conservation Group, sold vegetable plants and flowering plants from his Sandringham Drive garage.

May 31, 2020
Councillor calls for vehicle restrictions amid Nantwich town square damage

Councillor calls for vehicle restrictions amid Nantwich town square damage

A town councillor has called for tighter restrictions on vehicles accessing Nantwich town centre amid damage to paved areas.

Cllr Carole Thomas says heavy delivery vehicles are causing damage to the pedestrianised town square, leading to more falls, trips and injuries to shoppers.

May 31, 2020
Major rail bridge works to close busy A530 for four months

Major rail bridge works to close busy A530 for four months

The busy A530 between Nantwich and Middlewich will close for up to four months from Monday for major railway bridge works.

Motorists are being warned of long delays to their journeys with diversion routes taking many around Crewe and back out if they want to get to Leighton Hospital.

May 30, 2020
Fire tackled by crews on land in Alpraham near Nantwich

Fire tackled by crews on land in Alpraham near Nantwich

Fire crews from Nantwich put out a small fire on land off Chester Road in Alpraham.

The fire involved a tree, fencing and a manure heap in a field at around 6.10pm last night (May 29).

May 30, 2020