36 deaths from COVID-19 at Leighton Hospital, latest figures show
Thirty-six people have died from COVID-19 virus at Leighton Hospital, latest Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust figures today show.
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Group sews “scrubs” for Leighton Hospital staff helping COVID-19 patients
Local volunteers are making and sourcing scrubs for NHS staff in South Cheshire helping COVID-19 patients.
The group, coordinated by volunteers including Emma Dalzell, has set up a Facebook group with many helpers from Nantwich, Crewe and Middlewich who are sewing and making new scrubs.
‘Virtual Car Meet’ attracts visitors from around the world
By Jonathan White
The latest “Off The Rails Classic Car Meet” in Crewe attracted a global audience as fans did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop their monthly event.
Normally held at Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way, the physical meets have been temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
£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.
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.
Cheshire East Council appoints “mental health champions” during pandemic
The leader of Cheshire East Council has appointed two councillors as adult mental health champions during the Covid-19 crisis.
Cllrs Sally Handley and Jonathan Parry will support residents to access mental wellbeing benefits, to remove the stigma and get people talking about mental health.
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.
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.
Nantwich hairdresser launches NHS Charities fundraiser
A hairdresser from Nantwich has launched a fundraising raffle to win a hair colour and cut to raise funds for NHS Charities Covid-19 appeal.
Self-employed Olivia Parry was keen to help the fund which is helping the frontline battle against the 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.
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.
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.
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