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Police probe burglary at house on Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich

Police probe burglary at house on Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich

Police are probing a burglary at a house in Nantwich in the early hours today (April 19).

The incident is believed to have happened at around 4am at a house on Bowyer Avenue, off Volunteer Fields.

April 19, 2020
Cheshire health chiefs “humbled” by public response to PPE shortage

Cheshire health chiefs “humbled” by public response to PPE shortage

NHS bosses across Cheshire say they have been “humbled” by the public response to providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to frontline staff dealing with the COVID-19 virus.

They have been flooded with offers of help to supply or make gowns, gloves, visors and masks amid a shortage for hospital and care staff dealing with coronavirus patients.

April 19, 2020
Original Nantwich Civic Hall staircase uncovered during refurb work

Original Nantwich Civic Hall staircase uncovered during refurb work

An old Nantwich Civic Hall staircase has been uncovered during refurbishment work in the building.

Now town council chiefs plan to install a time capsule in its place – to mark 2020 and the unprecedented times of living during a pandemic.

April 19, 2020
North West Ambulance Service paramedic dies after contracting COVID-19

North West Ambulance Service paramedic dies after contracting COVID-19

A paramedic working for North West Ambulance Service which covers Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding areas, has died from COVID-19.

The service issued a statement announcing the death “of a very dear colleague” after they contracted Coronavirus.

April 19, 2020
Swan released by RSPCA Stapeley after “horrendous” shot to neck

Swan released by RSPCA Stapeley after “horrendous” shot to neck

A swan that was bleeding from the nose after being shot in the neck has released back to the wild after treatment at RSPCA Stapeley in Nantwich.

April 17, 2020
Police seize 400 bags of  heroin and crack cocaine in Crewe supermarket

Police seize 400 bags of heroin and crack cocaine in Crewe supermarket

Detectives have seized a large quantity of class A heroin and crack cocaine and cash in Crewe.

Two teenagers were stopped by officers inside Tesco supermarket on Vernon Way at around 6pm last night (Thursday April 16).

April 17, 2020
Cheshire East COVID-19 business support package 15th largest in England

Cheshire East COVID-19 business support package 15th largest in England

The £90 million emergency business funding from Government to Cheshire East Council was the 15th largest in England, says the authority.

The authority says the amount demonstrates the “significant contribution” local businesses make to the economy.

April 17, 2020
COVID-19 drive through assessment area set up in Nantwich

COVID-19 drive through assessment area set up in Nantwich

Health chiefs have set up a COVID-19 drive through assessment area in Nantwich.

The area has been installed on the Nantwich Civic Hall car park near Church View Health Centre.

April 17, 2020
NHS worker dies of COVID-19 in Leighton Hospital, trust chiefs reveal

NHS worker dies of COVID-19 in Leighton Hospital, trust chiefs reveal

An NHS worker has died of the COVID-19 virus in Leighton Hospital, Mid Cheshire Hospitals chiefs have confirmed.

Brian Darlington, a long-serving porter with Mid Cheshire Hospitals, passed away after testing positive for Coronavirus.

April 16, 2020
Nantwich girl, 7, earns national praise for poem about life in lockdown

Nantwich girl, 7, earns national praise for poem about life in lockdown

A seven-year-old Nantwich girl has received national recognition after penning a brilliant poem about life in lockdown in her home town!

Marley Sharp was reading Michael Rosen’s “A to Z: The Best Children’s Poetry” and was inspired to reply to the “Laughter Rap in Plastic Town” poem by John Agard.

April 16, 2020
Nantwich man charged with arson with intent to endanger life

Nantwich man charged with arson with intent to endanger life

A 24-year-old Nantwich man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following a house fire in Crewe.

Tarren Mingins, of Cronkinson Oak, Nantwich, was arrested at around 10.40am yesterday (Wednesday April 15).

April 16, 2020
Nantwich firm appeals for 3D printers to make face shields for NHS workers

Nantwich firm appeals for 3D printers to make face shields for NHS workers

A Nantwich company has appealed for 3D printers so they can expand their production of face shields for NHS staff on the COVID-19 pandemic frontline.

Gateway Electronic Components, on Beam Heath Way, has have started 3D printing face shields to help in the crisis and is running machines 24 hours a day.

April 15, 2020
Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership launches Children’s Art competition

Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership launches Children’s Art competition

Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership has launched a children’s art competition called “My Cheshire Poster Awards”.

It aims to provide a teaching resource for children who are unable to go to school due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

April 14, 2020