Human Interest

Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci perform for COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

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.

April 5, 2020
The Cat FM continues to broadcast during COVID-19 crisis

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.

April 3, 2020
South Cheshire churches use Facebook Live during COVID-19 pandemic

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.

April 3, 2020
Nantwich Show and International Cheese Awards CANCELLED

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.

April 2, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Canal and Rivers Trust urges walkers away from waterways

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.

April 2, 2020
RSPCA Stapeley Grange facing funding crisis during COVID-19 pandemic

RSPCA Stapeley Grange facing funding crisis during COVID-19 pandemic

The RSPCA has launched an emergency appeal to help keep Stapeley Grange centre in Nantwich and others saving animals during the Coronavirus pandemic crisis.

Animal rescuers at the charity are key workers but vital funding is needed to keep them out on the road rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect.

April 2, 2020
South Cheshire care village rolls out wellbeing initiatives for residents

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.

April 1, 2020
Nantwich mum to run 10k every day in April for NHS Charities

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”.

April 1, 2020
Man wanted in connection with Nantwich dad’s murder extradited to UK

Man wanted in connection with Nantwich dad’s murder extradited to UK

A man wanted in connection with the murder of a Nantwich dad almost 17 years ago has been extradited to the UK, Cheshire Police have confirmed.

Christopher Guest More Jr was wanted in connection with the death of Brian Waters, from Stapeley, who died at a farm in near Knutsford in 2003.

March 30, 2020
Cheshire residents urged to be vigilant amid Coronavirus fraudsters

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.

March 29, 2020
Reaseheath Vice Principal retires after 36 years’ service

Reaseheath Vice Principal retires after 36 years’ service

One of Reaseheath College’s longest serving staff members, Vice Principal Dave Kynaston, has retired after 36 years of unbroken service at the Nantwich college.

Dave was a student at the then Cheshire College of Agriculture in 1977 and returned in 1983 to become a lecturer in farm building construction, estate maintenance, mechanisation and engineering.

March 27, 2020
RSPCA staff and volunteers continues vital work despite COVID-19

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.

March 26, 2020
Play areas and skate parks closed across Cheshire East

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).

March 25, 2020