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Cheshire Fire warning over lighting garden fires during pandemic

Cheshire Fire warning over lighting garden fires during pandemic

Fire officers are warning Cheshire residents not to light fires in their gardens during the coronavirus lock down.

Firefighters attended more than 30 intentionally lit fires in gardens across Cheshire in just seven days at the end of March.

April 5, 2020
Fire chiefs probe “deliberate” car fire in Nantwich

Fire chiefs probe “deliberate” car fire in Nantwich

Fire officers are probing what they call a “deliberate” car fire on a street in Nantwich.

Nantwich crews were called to the blaze on Whitlow Avenue, off Station View, at around 10.30pm last night (April 4).

April 5, 2020
FEATURE: Trouble sleeping? It could be mattress over mind

FEATURE: Trouble sleeping? It could be mattress over mind

If you usually toss and turn throughout the night or wake up feeling sore and tired, it might be time to consider getting a new and better mattress.

Having a good night’s sleep is vital for good health – even more so in current times.

April 5, 2020
Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci perform for COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci perform for COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci have recorded an online performance to boost fundraising in the battle against COVID-19 pandemic.

Emily Burnett and Sophie Rowland rose to fame after first teaming up while they worked together at The Yew Tree Inn, Spurstow, Bunbury.

April 5, 2020
MESSAGE: From Nantwich Town Mayor Councillor Arthur Moran

MESSAGE: From Nantwich Town Mayor Councillor Arthur Moran

As we enter this period of unprecedented limitations on our working and personal lives I felt as the Mayor of Nantwich I should address residents.

Not usually a person who would stay at home, I have been following Government advice and believe we should all be adhering.

April 3, 2020
Police probe firearm incident on fields in Willaston

Police probe firearm incident on fields in Willaston

Police are probing a firearm incident in Willaston after a man walking his dog was allegedly threatened.

The victim says he had gone for his afternoon stroll on land behind the former Redsands site in Willaston when he was confronted by a man and woman both carrying weapons.

April 3, 2020
The Cat FM continues to broadcast during COVID-19 crisis

The Cat FM continues to broadcast during COVID-19 crisis

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM has vowed to continue broadcasting despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 3, 2020
South Cheshire churches use Facebook Live during COVID-19 pandemic

South Cheshire churches use Facebook Live during COVID-19 pandemic

By Jonathan White
Several local churches are using online social media to broadcast live services during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

The churches are each using Facebook Live to allow parishioners to view live streams of the services that cannot currently be attended.

April 3, 2020
Nantwich Show and International Cheese Awards CANCELLED

Nantwich Show and International Cheese Awards CANCELLED

Nantwich Show and the International Cheese & Dairy Awards set to be held in July have been cancelled.

Organisers of the Dorfold Showground event and largest cheese show in the world released a statement today confirming the cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Canal and Rivers Trust urges walkers away from waterways

CORONAVIRUS: Canal and Rivers Trust urges walkers away from waterways

By Jonathan White
The Canal and Rivers Trust has urged people to limit their use of canal towpaths around Cheshire during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They say users need to be mindful of people living on boats, and avoid stretches where boats are moored against the towpath.

April 2, 2020
RSPCA Stapeley Grange facing funding crisis during COVID-19 pandemic

RSPCA Stapeley Grange facing funding crisis during COVID-19 pandemic

The RSPCA has launched an emergency appeal to help keep Stapeley Grange centre in Nantwich and others saving animals during the Coronavirus pandemic crisis.

Animal rescuers at the charity are key workers but vital funding is needed to keep them out on the road rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect.

April 2, 2020
South Cheshire care village rolls out wellbeing initiatives for residents

South Cheshire care village rolls out wellbeing initiatives for residents

Residents at Belong care village in Crewe are being cheered up during the Covid-19 epidemic – thanks to a pen pal initiative with youngsters!

Liverpool-based charity Ready Generations has encouraged children to become pen pals for older people in care, as part of their Reasons to Stay Cheerful Campaign.

April 1, 2020
LETTERS: Plea to community by St Luke’s Hospice during COVID-19 crisis

LETTERS: Plea to community by St Luke’s Hospice during COVID-19 crisis

Dear Editor
In these most difficult of days I wanted to write openly to thank you, our community, for your continued support of our Hospice.

St Luke’s means so much, to so many people in our community, and we have never taken this for granted.

April 1, 2020