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Nantwich youths breaching lockdown, say concerned residents

Nantwich youths breaching lockdown, say concerned residents

Groups of young people are breaching the lockdown rules in Nantwich, and gathering in “blackspots”, say concerned residents.

Readers have contacted us to raise concerns about groups of young people gathering in the underpass below Waterlode close to Nantwich Town football club, as well as along the River Weaver.

April 9, 2020
£1 million “coronavirus” campaign launched by Cheshire Community Foundation

£1 million “coronavirus” campaign launched by Cheshire Community Foundation

A major campaign has been launched in Cheshire to raise £1 million to provide vital support to vulnerable people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The appeal is a partnership involving Cheshire Community Foundation working with Steve Morgan Foundation.

April 9, 2020
Nantwich bars sign up to “Save Pub Life” campaign in face of pandemic

Nantwich bars sign up to “Save Pub Life” campaign in face of pandemic

A Nantwich pub boss has joined a “Save Pub Life” campaign as venues across the town battle to survive the pandemic lockdown.

Louise Bastow, director of The Cat, Firenze and Street on Welsh Row, has signed up to the initiative aimed at staying in touch with customers and offering incentives to return after the coronavirus crisis.

April 8, 2020
Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

An animal science graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has launched an appeal for cash donations to help feed the animals at the zoo where he works.

Jack Williams, Centre Manager at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis in South Cumbria, is calling on supporters and visitors to aid the popular zoo, which has been hit hard by coronavirus restrictions.

April 7, 2020
South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis

South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis

A charity at the heart of the South Cheshire community for many years has issued a plea for help as income streams dry up because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Selling recycled furniture and running a café have helped fund charitable activities from St Paul’s Centre in Crewe for more than 30 years.

April 7, 2020
Police Crime Commissioner vows to support organisations during pandemic

Police Crime Commissioner vows to support organisations during pandemic

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has offered funding to organisations that provide services to the police during the Coronavirus crisis.

PCC David Keane said he wants to assure organisations he funds will still receive support as many community organisations and businesses have to pause activities.

April 6, 2020
Cheshire East amends registration services during COVID-19 pandemic

Cheshire East amends registration services during COVID-19 pandemic

Cheshire East Council has made changes to its births, marriages and deaths registration service due to the impact of the current Covid-19 outbreak.

They say changes have been made to ensure safety of staff and customers and to focus resources more effectively.

April 5, 2020
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
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