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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Nantwich mum to run 10k every day in April for NHS Charities
Nantwich mum Isabel Cundy is hitting the treadmill hard this month – to raise vital funds for NHS during the Coronavirus crisis.
Isabel will be running 10k every day in April as part of her fund-raising efforts to “give a little back”.
Nantwich man jailed for coughing and spitting in police officer’s face
A Nantwich man has been jailed for deliberately spitting and coughing in the face of a police officer as he was being arrested.
Liam Terry, aged 31, from Cronkinson Oak, was jailed for eight months for the incident which happened on Friday night in Maplins Moss Place in Crewe.
Cheshire residents urged to be vigilant amid Coronavirus fraudsters
Residents across South Cheshire are being urged to be vigilant following reports of fraudsters taking advantage of the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Cheshire East Council suspends car parking charges
Parking charges in Cheshire East Council car parks have been suspended as part of a number of service changes amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
RSPCA staff and volunteers continues vital work despite COVID-19
RSPCA staff and volunteers in South Cheshire have reassured animal lovers that it is continuing to rescue and rehome animals despite the coronavirus outbreak.
Household tips and local parks closed by Cheshire East Council
More closures of services and facilities have been enforced today, including household tips, markets and Queens Park IK Crewe.
Play areas and skate parks closed across Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has closed all its play areas to protect people following the latest clampdown by the Prime Minister to tackle the spread of COVID-19.
All play areas, outdoor gyms and skate parks were closed from yesterday (March 24).
Two more Leighton Hospital patients die from COVID-19
Two more patients have died at Leighton Hospital after contracting COVID-19, health chiefs have confirmed.
It brings the total to four people who have died from the virus.
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