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Wistaston couple arrange wedding in 2 hours to beat Coronavirus Lockdown!

Wistaston couple arrange wedding in 2 hours to beat Coronavirus Lockdown!

A young Wistaston couple arranged a wedding in just two hours – so they could tie the knot before the UK went into Coronavirus “lockdown”!

Key workers Alana Sandland, 27, and Joe Dunn, 26, were due to be married at St Mary’s in Wistaston on April 4.

March 24, 2020
Nantwich firm blasts Government over delay after offering 5,000 ventilators

Nantwich firm blasts Government over delay after offering 5,000 ventilators

A Nantwich firm which helped source thousands of critical ventilators for COVID-19 patients in the UK, hit out at the Government after it delayed on the deal too long and lost them.

March 24, 2020
Mystery Nantwich donor offers to pay for NHS staff ironing

Mystery Nantwich donor offers to pay for NHS staff ironing

A mystery donor from Nantwich has offered to pay for over-worked NHS staff to have their ironing done during the Coronavirus pandemic.

March 23, 2020
Month extension to Cheshire Fire Service future plan consultation

Month extension to Cheshire Fire Service future plan consultation

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents have another month to speak out on the future of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The fire authority wants to know what the public thinks about a raft of new ideas to prevent fires and protect communities.

March 23, 2020
Nantwich Market open as town falls quiet in face of COVID-19

Nantwich Market open as town falls quiet in face of COVID-19

By Jonathan White
Stallholders on Nantwich Market are remaining open as most of the town shuts down in the face of the growing Coronavirus crisis.

The indoor market also has a number of stalls outside the main market hall at the junction of Market Street and Churchyardside.

March 22, 2020
Tatton Park CLOSED and Pride in the Park postponed

Tatton Park CLOSED and Pride in the Park postponed

Tatton Park has been closed by Cheshire East Council amid the growing Coronavirus crisis.

They made the decision after visitors to continued to flock to the site, which meant “social distancing” guidelines could not be guaranteed.

March 22, 2020
COVID-19 “information hub” launched by Cheshire East

COVID-19 “information hub” launched by Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services as a result of the pandemic.

The council is also launching ‘Cheshire East – People Helping People’ – a place for people to offer and request help.

March 21, 2020
Nantwich tearoom turns into Urban Farm shop to beat COVID-19

Nantwich tearoom turns into Urban Farm shop to beat COVID-19

Nantwich tearoom Ginger and Pickles has been converted into an urban farm shop on the first full day of “lockdown” of venues.

Owners Andy and Bev and daughter Abbie will run their outlet today (March 21) as a shop, selling off produce to takeaway.

March 21, 2020
Cheshire East Council closes leisure venues and other services

Cheshire East Council closes leisure venues and other services

Cheshire East Council is to close buildings and leisure facilities to protect “vital frontline services” and people from the risk of Covid-19.

Nantwich Pool and Barony Sports Complex are among the leisure facilities which will be closed from tomorrow (March 21).

March 20, 2020
Equine students in Nantwich learn from showjumping designer

Equine students in Nantwich learn from showjumping designer

Equine students keen to join Reaseheath College’s arena parties have picked up top tips from national show jumping course designer Sue Barratt.

March 20, 2020
Nantwich pub Wickstead Arms to close during COVID-19 crisis

Nantwich pub Wickstead Arms to close during COVID-19 crisis

The popular Wickstead Arms pub in Nantwich town centre is to close during the Coronavirus crisis.

Landlady Emma Griffiths made the decision today, as pubs, clubs, coffee shops and restaurants decide if they can stay open despite Government advice.

March 19, 2020
Beam Heath Trust postpones distribution and CEC suspends Flexilink

Beam Heath Trust postpones distribution and CEC suspends Flexilink

Transport service Flexilink has been suspended by Cheshire East Council in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cheshire East says it has taken the decision to suspend its demand-responsive services from Monday March 23 until further notice.

March 19, 2020
Reaseheath College and care homes respond to Coronavirus

Reaseheath College and care homes respond to Coronavirus

Reaseheath College has cancelled all equine events and competitions at its centre in Nantwich until further notice.

And local care home group Belong has closed some of its core facilities in a bid to protect residents from the Coronavirus.

March 18, 2020