Human Interest

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
Leighton Hospital places restrictions on visitors in COVID-19 crisis

Leighton Hospital places restrictions on visitors in COVID-19 crisis

Visiting hours at Leighton Hospital have been restricted as health bosses respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says it has followed national guidance in putting temporary restrictions in place for patient visitors.

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
Nantwich Town Council cancels series of events and bookings

Nantwich Town Council cancels series of events and bookings

Nantwich Town Council has cancelled a host of events and bookings due to the current COVID-19 crisis.

A spokeswoman said that in line with guidance from the Government, the council has taken precautionary measures.

March 18, 2020
Crewe Lyceum, Nantwich Players and Live comedy closed by Coronavirus

Crewe Lyceum, Nantwich Players and Live comedy closed by Coronavirus

Live shows at Nantwich Players and Crewe Lyceum have all been postponed amid the Coronavirus crisis.

Civic Comedy shows at Nantwich Civic Hall have also been postponed in April and May.

March 18, 2020
Second death at Leighton Hospital of Coronavirus patient

Second death at Leighton Hospital of Coronavirus patient

A second person has died at Leighton Hospital after testing positive for Coronavirus, officials have confirmed.

March 17, 2020
Nantwich secondary schools scale back as staffing hit by Coronavirus crisis

Nantwich secondary schools scale back as staffing hit by Coronavirus crisis

Secondary schools in Nantwich are being forced to scale back teaching and ask pupils to study at home as they are hit by staffing problems caused by the Coronavirus crisis.

March 17, 2020
Nantwich Jazz Festival postponed + more events and venues closed

Nantwich Jazz Festival postponed + more events and venues closed

Nantwich Jazz Festival which brings tens of thousands of people to the town has been postponed, organisers confirmed today.

In a statement, they said it was the only course of action given the Government’s latest advice on tackling the spread of Coronavirus.

March 17, 2020
New Cheshire Police scheme to address criminals’ behaviour

New Cheshire Police scheme to address criminals’ behaviour

Offenders guilty of crimes like stalking, domestic abuse and exploitation will be offered intervention to address their behaviour under a new Cheshire Police programme.

The scheme will see police officers, victim advocates and healthcare professionals working with victims and offenders of violent crimes.

March 16, 2020
More Cheshire events postponed due to Coronavirus

More Cheshire events postponed due to Coronavirus

More events across Cheshire are being postponed as organisers respond to the Coronavirus crisis.

Today, organisers of the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival have announced they are postponing this year’s Easter event.

March 16, 2020
Wistaston resident launches Coronavirus Isolation help Group

Wistaston resident launches Coronavirus Isolation help Group

A big-hearted Wistaston resident has set up a “Coronavirus Isolation Help Group” for Wistaston, Crewe & Nantwich residents via Facebook.

March 16, 2020
Cheshire fire station upgrades could cost £12 million

Cheshire fire station upgrades could cost £12 million

Fire chiefs have been given the green light to continue a £8.5 million station upgrade scheme – although the final cost could be closer to £12 million, writes Stephen Topping.

Cheshire Fire Authority agreed to renovate 21 of the county’s ageing fire stations back in September 2018.

March 14, 2020