Human Interest

Cheshire East says carbon neutral plan “most ambitious” in country

Cheshire East says carbon neutral plan “most ambitious” in country

By Aran Dhillon, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs have approved “one of the most ambitious” plans in the country centred on making Cheshire East carbon neutral by 2025.

The authority’s cabinet approved an environment strategy to respond to the ‘global threat’ posed by climate change at its virtual meeting yesterday (May 5).

May 6, 2020
617 lockdown “breaches” probed by police across Crewe and Nantwich

617 lockdown “breaches” probed by police across Crewe and Nantwich

Police have investigated 617 reports of lockdown “breaches” across Crewe and Nantwich, it emerged today.

And Chief Insp Simon Newell, head of the Crewe LPU which covers Nantwich, revealed 33 fixed penalty fines had been issued in that time.

May 6, 2020
by Stephen Brown

PICTURE SPECIAL: The Swan family on River Weaver in Nantwich

They have brought joy to many of us in Nantwich over the years.

But the latest Swan family to reside on the River Weaver has been even more of a welcome relief during the current pandemic lockdown.

May 5, 2020
Skeleton found during pandemic lockdown at Nantwich house!

Skeleton found during pandemic lockdown at Nantwich house!

The COVID-19 “lockdown” has felt like an eternity to some – but this poor guy in Nantwich is beyond help!

The pandemic restrictions have been a “bone” of contention for many, but it’s clearly kept some of us indoors a lot longer than others.

May 5, 2020
Reaseheath College staff help develop vital NHS equipment

Reaseheath College staff help develop vital NHS equipment

Reaseheath College staff have been making a difference to the working lives of frontline NHS staff in the region.

Lecturers at the Nantwich college have designed and produced attachments which make surgical face-masks more comfortable to wear.

May 4, 2020
Nantwich firms help residents stage VE Day celebrations from home

Nantwich firms help residents stage VE Day celebrations from home

Nantwich businesses are pitching in to help people celebrate VE Day from their own homes!

Residents are being encouraged to host “Stay at Home” street parties and decorate houses to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day this Friday (May 8).

May 4, 2020
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