Human Interest

Cheshire Wildlife Trust joins campaign to halt “catastrophic” decline in insects

Cheshire Wildlife Trust joins campaign to halt “catastrophic” decline in insects

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has launched a campaign to “Take Action for Insects” as part of a nationwide movement to tackle the catastrophic collapse in insect numbers.

Wildlife Trusts across the UK are encouraging people to sign up to receive a free guide showing them how they can make a difference at home.

April 13, 2020
John Platt Travel Scholarship up for grabs at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

John Platt Travel Scholarship up for grabs at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Applications are open for this year’s John Platt Travel Scholarship run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich in partnership with Cheshire Agricultural Society.

April 13, 2020
South Cheshire residents stay indoors despite hot Easter weather

South Cheshire residents stay indoors despite hot Easter weather

By Jonathan White
The vast majority of people are staying indoors and following Government guidance despite warm Easter weather in South Cheshire.

Good Friday and Easter Saturday yesterday saw the warmest weather of the year so far.

April 12, 2020
Wistaston resident hailed as “community hero” during COVID-19 pandemic

Wistaston resident hailed as “community hero” during COVID-19 pandemic

A Wistaston resident has been hailed by police as a “community hero” for helping so many people during the current COVID-19 lockdown.

Cheshire Police called Nadiah Mckeown a “diamond Wistaston resident” who has helped more than 100 residents across Crewe, Wistaston, Willaston, Nantwich, Shavington.

April 12, 2020
36 deaths from COVID-19 at Leighton Hospital, latest figures show

36 deaths from COVID-19 at Leighton Hospital, latest figures show

Thirty-six people have died from COVID-19 virus at Leighton Hospital, latest Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust figures today show.

April 10, 2020
Group sews “scrubs” for Leighton Hospital staff helping COVID-19 patients

Group sews “scrubs” for Leighton Hospital staff helping COVID-19 patients

Local volunteers are making and sourcing scrubs for NHS staff in South Cheshire helping COVID-19 patients.

The group, coordinated by volunteers including Emma Dalzell, has set up a Facebook group with many helpers from Nantwich, Crewe and Middlewich who are sewing and making new scrubs.

April 10, 2020
‘Virtual Car Meet’ attracts visitors from around the world

‘Virtual Car Meet’ attracts visitors from around the world

By Jonathan White
The latest “Off The Rails Classic Car Meet” in Crewe attracted a global audience as fans did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop their monthly event.

Normally held at Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way, the physical meets have been temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

April 10, 2020
Nantwich youths breaching lockdown, say concerned residents

Nantwich youths breaching lockdown, say concerned residents

Groups of young people are breaching the lockdown rules in Nantwich, and gathering in “blackspots”, say concerned residents.

Readers have contacted us to raise concerns about groups of young people gathering in the underpass below Waterlode close to Nantwich Town football club, as well as along the River Weaver.

April 9, 2020
Nantwich cat owner pleads for help to trace missing pet

Nantwich cat owner pleads for help to trace missing pet

A Nantwich cat owner has pleaded for people to keep a look out for her missing pet.

The cat (pictured) has been missing from her home on Cherrington Road in Nantwich since Thursday March 26.

April 9, 2020
Nantwich police station to open an hour a day during lockdown

Nantwich police station to open an hour a day during lockdown

Nantwich police station will open a helpdesk for an hour day for residents who have no other means of reporting crime during the lockdown.

The station on Beam Street is one of 16 which will open for one hour a day to offer a service for members of the public who cannot contact the Constabulary online or via the phone.

April 9, 2020
Nantwich bars sign up to “Save Pub Life” campaign in face of pandemic

Nantwich bars sign up to “Save Pub Life” campaign in face of pandemic

A Nantwich pub boss has joined a “Save Pub Life” campaign as venues across the town battle to survive the pandemic lockdown.

Louise Bastow, director of The Cat, Firenze and Street on Welsh Row, has signed up to the initiative aimed at staying in touch with customers and offering incentives to return after the coronavirus crisis.

April 8, 2020
Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

An animal science graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has launched an appeal for cash donations to help feed the animals at the zoo where he works.

Jack Williams, Centre Manager at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis in South Cumbria, is calling on supporters and visitors to aid the popular zoo, which has been hit hard by coronavirus restrictions.

April 7, 2020
Nantwich hairdresser launches NHS Charities fundraiser

Nantwich hairdresser launches NHS Charities fundraiser

A hairdresser from Nantwich has launched a fundraising raffle to win a hair colour and cut to raise funds for NHS Charities Covid-19 appeal.

Self-employed Olivia Parry was keen to help the fund which is helping the frontline battle against the pandemic.

April 6, 2020