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Family urge ambulance re-think over Nantwich rapid response volunteer

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The family of a boy whose life was saved by the rapid response of a Nantwich volunteer medic has urged ambulance chiefs to reverse their decision to stop him driving to emergencies on blue lights.

Emergency medical technician Gavin Palin took just minutes, driving through the busy Nantwich traffic, to get to three-year-old Matthew Anderson who had suffered a cardiac arrest in a town centre shop.

November 1, 2024 —

Nantwich in Bloom scoops “Gold” in North West awards

Volunteers for Nantwich in Bloom are celebrating after scooping a Gold at the North West in Bloom Awards last night (October 31).

They won Gold in the “Large Town” category, continuing a long tradition of winning awards for many years.

November 1, 2024 —

Families First appeals for more Nantwich foster families

An award-winning fostering organisation is appealing for Nantwich families to offer foster places amid a major shortage in the area.

Families First says there is a local shortage of foster parents needed to support children and young people in the Nantwich area.

October 31, 2024 —

CEC predicted overspend reduced by £6.5 million, says council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says its predicted overspend for this financial year has reduced by £6.5 million.

But it warned that “further urgent action is needed” to bring spending back in line with budget.

October 31, 2024 —

Debris of ambulance crash near Nantwich left scattered by road

Debris from an accident involving a paramedic car remains strewn and scattered feet from a busy road near Nantwich – nearly four weeks after the incident.

These pictures show parts of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) vehicle which was involved in the accident back on October 6.

October 31, 2024 —

Black cats in Halloween season as cattery seeks new owners

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are hoping to dispel myths surrounding black cats as they are three times more likely to come into their care.

New figures show there are now almost 700 black and black and white cats in RSPCA centres waiting for new homes.

October 30, 2024 —

Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal on Nantwich square

By Jonathan White
The annual Poppy Appeal has been launched by the Royal British Legion in Nantwich.

The Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion had dedicated stall on Nantwich town square at the weekend.

October 29, 2024 —

Rotary Club of Nantwich issues appeal for new members

Rotary Club of Nantwich have issued an appeal to attract new members to the organisation.

The club currently has 22 members and meets each Tuesday at 12.45pm at The Bowling Green in Nantwich.

October 29, 2024 —

Nantwich Green volunteers appeal to replace key equipment

Volunteers in Nantwich looking after the town’s community orchard and wildflower areas are appealing for help after hitting rock bottom!

The brush cutter shared by Sustainable Nantwich and Nantwich in Bloom has broken after hitting a rock as it cleared areas along the Riverside and Brookfield Park.

October 29, 2024 —

Problem-plagued £11 million car park reopens after vandalism

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The £11 million multi-storey car park in Crewe has now re-opened after being closed for emergency repairs following an attack by vandals.

Cheshire East Council was forced to keep the town centre car park closed yesterday (Monday) after the exit shutters were vandalised over the weekend by yobs.

October 28, 2024 —

New “Sustainable” SHAPS Refillery shop to open in Nantwich

A new zero-waste refill shop is to open on Pepper Street in Nantwich.

SHAPS (Sustainable, Healthy, Affordable Products) Refillery store has found its new home on the ground floor of 11 Pepper Street – with Medlux Beauty Aesthetics moving to the first floor.

October 28, 2024 —

Young people’s discounted bus travel trial launched in Cheshire East

A new bus ticket for young people aged 16-19 has been launched today offering significant discounted fares across Cheshire East.

The 16-19 bus saver card offers a third off the standard adult fare and is valid on local bus services for journeys that start and/or finish within Cheshire East at any time.

October 28, 2024 —

Cancer treatments save Christie patients more than 1.7m miles

Two local Christie cancer patients are among hundreds who have collectively saved more than 1.7 million miles of travelling.

Philip Harris, from Nantwich, and Christine Heath, of Wybunbury, are two of many benefiting from a network of local cancer centres and treatment at home developed by The Christie.

October 28, 2024 —