Leighton Hospital endoscopy team earns national accreditation
The Endoscopy team at Leighton Hospital has received national accreditation.
The award comes after a review by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG).
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Ofsted praises Cheshire College with latest “Good” rating
Cheshire College – South & West has earned a “Good” rating from its latest Ofsted inspection.
The college, which attracts hundreds of students across Nantwich and Crewe, has also been awarded top grade of “strong contribution to skills” in its latest report.
Reaseheath students bring festive flower power to Arley Hall
Reaseheath College students in Nantwich have brought a touch of festive flower joy to Cheshire’s Arley Hall this Christmas.
The floristry students transformed the hall into a floral wonderland, showcasing their artistry as part of Arley Hall’s beloved Christmas floral festival.
Cheshire charity chief from Nantwich set for Arctic challenge
A charity boss from Nantwich is to undertake an Arctic Frontier Challenge to raise funds for families affected by childhood cancers.
Richard Driffield, CEO of The Joshua Tree charity, will set out on January 15 for a three-day journey spanning 40 miles inside the Arctic Circle.
Appeal after car failed to stop after killing dog and injuring owner
Police continue to appeal for help after a pet dog was killed and her owner injured by a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.
Officers are keen to find witnesses and any footage of the incident which happened on Tuesday December 17.
Cheshire Police make 185 arrests for drink or drug driving
Cheshire Police have issued a New Year warning to drivers after already making 185 arrests for drink or drug driving in December.
Police chiefs released the latest figures compiled between December 1 and December 27.
Round Table collects record £17,000 from Santa float
Crewe and Nantwich Round Table smashed their record by collecting more than £17,000 in their Christmas float rounds.
Santa visited all corners of Nantwich and Crewe over the past three weeks, bringing festive joy to families.
Nantwich girl chops off hair to raise money for cancer charity
A young Nantwich girl had her long locks chopped off to raise money for a cancer charity.
Big-hearted Aria Ruiz, a pupil at Highfields Primary, wanted to do something in aid of The Little Princess Trust.
Leighton Hospital visiting hours extended over festive season
Leighton Hospital visiting hours will be extended over the Christmas period – with two more days added for the festive season.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust says visiting hours for adult inpatients will be between 11am and 8pm on
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Nantwich Station ranked in bottom 100 for on-time trains
Nantwich Station has been ranked in the bottom 100 out of more than 2,600 across the UK for trains arriving on time.
The station is 2,567th out of a total of 2,633 according to a website which rates stations for trains being on time.
Work on new Leighton Hospital to start in 2026
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A planning application for the new Leighton Hospital should be submitted by April next year with the aim of construction starting at the end of 2026.
Chris Knight, programme director at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust, said the new building would be the size of about 15 football pitches and be sited on land which had been bought next to the existing hospital.
Councillors “bemused” after quizzing NWAS chief over Nantwich medic
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Cheshire East councillors appeared bemused after quizzing North West Ambulance Service bosses over why an experienced life-saving volunteer medic has been stopped from driving to emergencies on blue lights.
Gavin Palin has been with the ambulance service in Nantwich for 23 years and has responded to life-threatening calls, such as cardiac arrests, on blue lights for the past two decades.
Full steam ahead for Nantwich community railway project
A Nantwich Miniature Railway Group has completed a new track extension after gaining support from local students and Transport for Wales.
The railway has been extended at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street and is a popular attraction for local families.
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