Nantwich police helpdesk available during “lockdown”
Nantwich residents are being urged to use the town’s police station helpdesk services now available again after lockdown measures were eased.
Human Interest
Rare meat-eating plants re-introduced to Cheshire!
One of England’s few carnivorous plants has been re-introduced to Cheshire at a secret location.
The insect-eating Great Sundew (Drosera anglica), which was made extinct during World War One, was re-introduced last week, says Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
3-year Barony Park court injunction just “weeks away” before lockdown
A three-year court injunction to stop unauthorised travellers accessing Barony Park in Nantwich was just weeks away before lockdown, we can reveal.
It emerged as the first unauthorised travellers of 2020 arrived on the park overnight (May 25).
Fundraiser launched for Wistaston boy fighting rare cancer for second time
Friends are staging a month-long fundraising campaign in support of a young Wistaston boy who is battling cancer for the second time in his life.
Georgy Capener was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing Sarcoma two years ago.
Fire rips through bakery business in Aston near Nantwich
Fire has ripped through a large bakery business in Aston near Nantwich overnight.
Ten crews from across Cheshire were called to the major incident at around 12.30am this morning on Whitchurch Road, Newhall.
“Wizard of Oz” stage entertains Nantwich families in lockdown
A furloughed drama teacher has been keeping Nantwich families entertained during lockdown – with a “Wizard of Oz” themed stage outside her house!
Fliss Finch decided to set up the mini stage and a hopscotch trail next to it in a bid to keep her own two children occupied.
Stones trail in Stapeley inspires youngsters to fundraise for MIND
Big-hearted Stapeley youngsters are raising hundreds of pounds for MIND thanks to their amazing “Happy Trail” of stones and other initiatives.
As well as the brightly coloured stone trail, they have held charity sweet stalls and fundraising toy sales to raise funds during lockdown.
Only 2% cycle to work in Cheshire East, data shows
Just 2.2% of people in the Cheshire East area cycle on their way to work just once a week, according to latest figures.
And only 1.1% cycle every day on their journey to work, while fewer than 17% of people take part in cycling of any kind once a month.
Nantwich GP practice joins 12 others for national project
Kiltearn Medical Centre in Nantwich is one of 13 GP practices in Cheshire to sign up for crucial national research to protect people from COVID-19.
South Cheshire basks in sunshine on hottest day of 2020
By Jonathan White
South Cheshire basked in 26C sunshine yesterday (May 20) as the UK enjoyed temperatures even warmer than Marbella on the hottest day of the year so far.
The hot weather was a test of the new lockdown measures after Boris Johnson announced that English residents can now spend as much time as they like outside – as long as social distancing is observed.
Nantwich schools to have phased re-opening, says Cheshire East
Schools across Nantwich and Crewe will undergo a “phased” re-opening in June, Cheshire East Council has announced.
But parents will not be “pressured” or face non-attendance fines if they do not wish to send children to school.
Leighton Hospital patients play key role in COVID-19 research
Patients at Leighton Hospital who have been treated for COVID-19 are playing a vital role in research into the virus.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is involved in five national and international research studies looking into COVID-19 treatments.
Nantwich headteacher stunned as she stars on BBC One Show
A Nantwich headteacher was stunned when she became the star of the BBC’s One Show.
Pear Tree Primary head Boo Edleston was surprised as she was in the middle of a story-telling session with key worker pupils attending the school.
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