Human Interest

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
RSPCA inspectors team up to deliver pet food across South Cheshire during lockdown

RSPCA inspectors team up to deliver pet food across South Cheshire during lockdown

Big-hearted RSPCA inspectors have teamed up with Morrisons depot to deliver dog food to South Cheshire pet owners self-isolating in lockdown.

April 25, 2020
Nantwich businessman’s indoor cycle ride for NHS centres

Nantwich businessman’s indoor cycle ride for NHS centres

A Nantwich businessman is embarking on an indoor cycle ride for charity – to raise funds local NHS trusts.

Like many Tim Bowker, who runs Nantwich Refrigeration Services, wanted to give something back to NHS workers on the COVID-19 frontline.

April 24, 2020
Pothole-plagued Nantwich street finally set to be resurfaced

Pothole-plagued Nantwich street finally set to be resurfaced

One of the worst pothole-ridden streets in Nantwich is finally set to be resurfaced – but not for another 12 months!

Residents on South Crofts have been fighting for years to get their street re-surfaced.

April 24, 2020
Stunning painting of “Captain Tom” left in Nantwich town square

Stunning painting of “Captain Tom” left in Nantwich town square

This stunning painting of national hero “Captain Tom” was left on display in Nantwich town square today.

The painting is a tribute to the incredible 99-year-old who single-handedly raise millions of pounds for NHS charities.

April 23, 2020
Major doubts cast over Nantwich Food Festival in September

Major doubts cast over Nantwich Food Festival in September

Nantwich Food Festival directors are set to decide whether to stage this year’s show, with town councillors tonight casting a major doubt over it.

The three-day festival which attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the town is due to take place September 4-6.

April 23, 2020
The Cat FM launches “community hero award” in South Cheshire

The Cat FM launches “community hero award” in South Cheshire

A man who risked his life to help a police officer under attack has won the first South Cheshire “Community Hero Award” launched by The Cat FM.

April 23, 2020
98% of Cheshire East parents offered primary school place of choice

98% of Cheshire East parents offered primary school place of choice

Cheshire East Council says 98% of parents have been offered the primary school place of their choice for youngsters set to start school in September.

Offer letters have been sent to families with 98.1% of Cheshire East residents offered a preference school and 91.4% offered their first choice.

April 23, 2020
New satellite COVID-19 testing centre opens at Leighton Hospital

New satellite COVID-19 testing centre opens at Leighton Hospital

A new satellite testing centre is now open at Leighton Hospital for swab testing a wider group of key workers showing signs of Coronavirus.

The centre will also be available to key workers living in a household with others who have symptoms.

April 22, 2020
RSPCA treat Inky the kitten found abandoned in Nantwich

RSPCA treat Inky the kitten found abandoned in Nantwich

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in Nantwich is caring for its first kitten of 2020 after five-week-old Inky was rescued by the charity.

She was rescued by an RSPCA inspector on April 6 and is now being fostered by Stapeley Grange manager Lee Stewart.

April 21, 2020
Cheshire health chief’s message in Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Cheshire health chief’s message in Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

A Cheshire health chief has urged people to get checked sooner for symptoms of bowel cancer in a bid to tackle the country’s second biggest cancer killer.

Dr Mike Clark, Governing Body GP at NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, says someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer every 15 minutes.

April 21, 2020
Residents can report lockdown “rule breakers” on new Cheshire Police web page

Residents can report lockdown “rule breakers” on new Cheshire Police web page

By Jonathan White
Residents in Nantwich can report COVID-19 lockdown “rule breakers” on a new website launched by Cheshire Police.

The force is asking people to let them know about possible breaches of current lockdown regulations introduced to stop the spread of the virus.

April 20, 2020