Human Interest

Rising radio star, 8, takes over The Cat FM show

Rising radio star, 8, takes over The Cat FM show

By Claire Faulkner
An eight-year-old girl is proving to be a rising radio star after taking over a show on The Cat FM.

Eva Davis, a pupil at Leighton Academy, now presents the Children Takeover show at the not-for-profit organisation which broadcasts across Crewe and Nantwich.

May 3, 2020
Mid Cheshire Hospitals appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Mid Cheshire Hospitals appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Oliver Bennett as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Mr Bennett will begin in post on Friday July 17 to lead operational delivery and performance of the trust’s services.

May 3, 2020
Cllr Mick Warren

CEC praises companies helping “shielded” residents during COVID-19 pandemic

Scores of companies which have helped “shielded” Cheshire East residents during the Coronavirus pandemic have been praised by council chiefs.

The NHS identified 1.5 million people most at risk of needing hospital treatment if they catch COVID-19 and who have been asked to stay at home for at least 12 weeks from being notified.

May 2, 2020
Nantwich firm making NHS face shields “overwhelmed” by response

Nantwich firm making NHS face shields “overwhelmed” by response

A Nantwich firm which started making face shields for NHS frontline COVID-19 staff, has been “overwhelmed” by people wanting to help after the story featured on Nantwich News.

Staff at Gateway Electronic Components wanted to use their specialist 3D printers to construct shields for frontline staff in the local area.

May 1, 2020
Nantwich singer keeps “lockdown” residents entertained with Facebook gigs

Nantwich singer keeps “lockdown” residents entertained with Facebook gigs

Nantwich-based singer-songwriter Jonathan Tarplee has been keeping music lovers entertained during the Coronavirus lockdown.

May 1, 2020
Heartbroken Nantwich couple slam vandals after son’s grave damaged

Heartbroken Nantwich couple slam vandals after son’s grave damaged

A heartbroken Nantwich couple have hit out at vandals who trampled on and damaged their son’s grave in Whitehouse Lane cemetery.

Police are probing the incident, which also saw damage to other graves in the cemetery.

April 29, 2020
Local COVID-19 testing for key workers now at Leighton Hospital

Local COVID-19 testing for key workers now at Leighton Hospital

South Cheshire key workers or members of their household experiencing Coronavirus symptoms can book a Covid-19 test at Leighton Hospital.

Leighton and Countess of Chester Hospital are now running local satellite sites to carry out such tests, administered by Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Groups.

April 29, 2020
Cheshire East funerals adapt to Coronavirus “social distancing” measures

Cheshire East funerals adapt to Coronavirus “social distancing” measures

Cheshire East council says it has implemented new measures set by the new Coronavirus Act to ensure funerals can continue for bereaved families.

April 28, 2020
20’s Plenty campaigners bid for improvements across Cheshire East

20’s Plenty campaigners bid for improvements across Cheshire East

A campaign to impose a 20mph speed limit on most residential streets across Cheshire East is gathering pace.

Cheshire East Council is due to discuss proposals for extending the limit on many more roads in May.

April 28, 2020
St Luke’s Hospice unveils “daisy” as symbol of appeal for hope

St Luke’s Hospice unveils “daisy” as symbol of appeal for hope

This daisy is the symbol of hope for St Luke’s Hospice this summer as it launches its “Appeal for Hope”.

The Cheshire hospice is inviting people to pre-order one of the ornamental flowers in return for a donation to the as a sign of hope that better times will come.

April 27, 2020
Captain Tom painting to be reinstated on Nantwich town square

Captain Tom painting to be reinstated on Nantwich town square

The slate painting of Captain Tom Moore is to be reinstated on the town square in Nantwich after readers clamoured for its return.

The stunning picture, by Tony Denton, was awarded to the town as a tribute to the 99-year-old who has raised more than £28 million for NHS charities.

April 27, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils new patron Richard Walker

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils new patron Richard Walker

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has a new patron in Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland Foods.

Mr Walker was selected amid the food retailer’s commitment to protecting the environment.

April 26, 2020
Painting of “Captain Tom” added to Nantwich Civic Hall time capsule

Painting of “Captain Tom” added to Nantwich Civic Hall time capsule

The stunning painting of national hero “Captain Tom” which was left on display in Nantwich town square has gone.

But don’t worry – it’s safe for many years to come after being donated by the artist to the Civic Hall’s time capsule!

April 25, 2020