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Friends and family pay tribute to popular Nantwich vet

Friends and family pay tribute to popular Nantwich vet

Family and friends have paid tribute to the popular Nantwich veterinary surgeon Barrie Cook, who has died.

Barrie worked as a vet for almost 60 years and was based at Medivet Nantwich, Hillside Veterinary Centre.

March 24, 2025
Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy

Hungry seal pups keep RSPCA Stapeley Grange staff busy

Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich are being kept on their toes by seven hungry seal pups.

The orphans are recovering from the trauma of separation from their mothers and in some cases injury – arriving at the RSPCA centre underweight and needing TLC.

March 13, 2025
International Women’s Day marked by newly-named South Cheshire charity

International Women’s Day marked by newly-named South Cheshire charity

International Women’s Day drew in hundreds of people to an event organised by Her-Place Charitable Trust – the new name for Motherwell Cheshire.

The health and wellbeing charity, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, has rebranded as part of its campaign to empower more women and girls across Cheshire.

March 10, 2025
Nantwich News helps RDA smash fundraising target for new horse

Nantwich News helps RDA smash fundraising target for new horse

Nantwich & District RDA has ‘smashed’ its fundraising target to purchase a new horse, thanks to an overwhelming response to an appeal backed by Nantwich Life.

Laddy is now settling in with Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) after local people dug deep into their pockets to support the charity’s Horse of Hope appeal.

March 8, 2025
Nantwich singer Dionne headlines charity TikTok event

Nantwich singer Dionne headlines charity TikTok event

When Dionne Snary began singing to her dad on Facetime during the pandemic, little did she know she was destined to become a TikTok sensation belting out numbers to thousands of followers.

The Yorkshire-born mum of two began singing in her local church as a child and although she never took it up professionally, singing has remained her lifelong passion – especially when it brings joy to others.

March 7, 2025
Nantwich businesswoman to tackle London Marathon for leukaemia

Nantwich businesswoman to tackle London Marathon for leukaemia

A Nantwich businesswoman and fitness enthusiast is gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime in aid of Leukaemia UK.

Becs Jackson-Jones is preparing to run the TCS London Marathon this April in aid of the life-changing charity.

March 4, 2025
Nantwich girl Cleo, six, donates hair to children’s charity

Nantwich girl Cleo, six, donates hair to children’s charity

A big-hearted six-year-old from Nantwich has chopped off her long locks in aid of children with cancer.

Cleo said goodbye to more than 12 inches of her hair which she wanted to donate for the Little Princess Trust.

March 2, 2025
Domestic abuse survivor slams CEC councillors over funds axe

Domestic abuse survivor slams CEC councillors over funds axe

By Belinda Ryan.
A domestic abuse survivor asked Cheshire East councillors how they slept at night knowing lives could be lost and families torn apart because it was axing funding for a vital support charity.

Abi Blake was one of three survivors who turned up at the meeting of the full council to speak against the council’s decision to axe its funding for My CWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) at the end of next month.

February 28, 2025
Brothers net Mornflake support for charity football event in Nantwich

Brothers net Mornflake support for charity football event in Nantwich

Four brothers organising a charity football match in Nantwich for Pancreatic Cancer UK have won support from Mornflake during the firm’s 350th anniversary year.

Martin, Robert, Mathew and Peter Hadzik, from Crewe, will hold The Hadzilla Cup at Nantwich Town FC in May in memory of their brother Steven.

February 25, 2025
Wistaston man hails Parkruns for saving his life

Wistaston man hails Parkruns for saving his life

Running has proved a life-saver for a Wistaston man who once contemplated suicide while in the depths of despair.

Mark Peel, 53, is a Run Director with Parkrun in Queen’s Park, a Saturday morning event when runners of all abilities meet to take in the joy of exercising as a group surrounded by lush greenery.

February 24, 2025
Nantwich woman receives Humanitarian Medal from King

Nantwich woman receives Humanitarian Medal from King

EXCLUSIVE
A Nantwich woman who works for a charity sending emergency medical aid to countries caught up in conflict or natural disaster has received The Humanitarian Medal.

Veronique Mestdagh was honoured by the King at Buckingham Palace for her role with frontline medical aid charity UK-Med which travels to disaster zones at 24 hours’ notice.

February 24, 2025
Retired school nurse returns to class for Schoolreaders charity

Retired school nurse returns to class for Schoolreaders charity

A retired school nurse from Nantwich is proving just the tonic for children needing a little extra help with their reading.

Mother-of-three Patricia Pickles is a volunteer with Schoolreaders, a charity that recruits people to visit a local primary school each week to listen to children read to improve their reading and comprehension skills.

February 21, 2025
Nantwich Foodbank seeks to fill vacant positions

Nantwich Foodbank seeks to fill vacant positions

Nantwich Foodbank is looking for local residents to help fill a number of vacant job roles.

The Foodbank is looking for people who want to help the local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty.

February 15, 2025