Human Interest

Calm bags available at Everybody leisure centres in Cheshire East

Calm bags available at Everybody leisure centres in Cheshire East

New “Calm Bags” are now being provided in 16 Everybody’s leisure centres across Cheshire East, including Nantwich.

It’s part of a scheme with Ruby’s Fund to help neuro-diverse people using the leisure facilities.

May 3, 2024
Leighton Hospital “Frailty Unit” marks one-year milestone

Leighton Hospital “Frailty Unit” marks one-year milestone

Leighton Hospital’s Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU) has celebrated its first year since opening, marking a significant milestone for the teams involved.

The unit opened in April 2023 and is focussed on preventing hospital admission by supporting local communities’ most vulnerable patients to get better.

May 2, 2024
Cash-strapped Cheshire East could close libraries, campaigners fear

Cash-strapped Cheshire East could close libraries, campaigners fear

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council could be looking to close four of its libraries to cut costs, campaigners fear.

It is feared that the libraries at Alderley Edge, Bollington, Disley and Handforth are all under threat of closure from next year.

May 2, 2024
Police rescue man running into traffic in Nantwich

Police rescue man running into traffic in Nantwich

Police had to rescue a man from serious injury amid reports he was “running in and out of traffic” in Nantwich town centre.

The incident happened earlier today around 8.30am in the main High Street area of the town.

May 2, 2024
CEC to scrap cash payments on all but one car park in Nantwich

CEC to scrap cash payments on all but one car park in Nantwich

Nantwich Town councillors are to discuss plans by Cheshire East to scrap cash payments on all but one of the council-run car parks in the town.

Cheshire East highways committee agreed back in January to going “cashless” on its car parks.

May 2, 2024
Cheshire East to close loss-making school meals service

Cheshire East to close loss-making school meals service

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to close its loss-making school meals service next April.

It is also putting up the price of its meals for schools from September until the service ends next year.

May 2, 2024
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Mystery Lotto winner from Cheshire scoops £350,000 prize!

A mystery Lotto HotPicks winner from Cheshire has scooped a £350,000 prize.

The winner, known only as Mr. A, won the top prize in the Lotto HotPicks draw on Saturday April 6.

May 1, 2024
Anti-Violence Bee Monument arrives in Crewe town centre

Anti-Violence Bee Monument arrives in Crewe town centre

The eye-opening Anti-Violence Bee Monument has got the area buzzing after arriving in Crewe town centre.

From today (May 1), the impressive structure made from guns and knives seized by police, will be on display on Memorial Square until May 30.

May 1, 2024
Cheshire East Council refused access to Govt support for special needs

Cheshire East Council refused access to Govt support for special needs

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has been refused access to a government support scheme to help its ballooning special needs budget deficit.

The deficit looks set to be an eye-watering £285 million by 2031, despite mitigation measures.

April 30, 2024
Leighton Hospital worker shows moves as Strictly-style dance competitor

Leighton Hospital worker shows moves as Strictly-style dance competitor

A Leighton Hospital worker is set to show off her moves in a glitzy Strictly-style dance competition before celebrity judges in Blackpool.

Single mum-of-two Charlotte Pemberton, who works as a Cardiac Physiologist, is through to the finals of Dance Floor Heroes Live 2024.

April 30, 2024
Rotary club quiz in Nantwich raises £1,000 for Hope House children’s hospices

Rotary club quiz in Nantwich raises £1,000 for Hope House children’s hospices

A quiz night hosted by a Rotary club in Nantwich has raised £1,000 to support children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

Wych-Malbank Rotary Club held their annual quiz night in aid of Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices, raising £860 which the club then rounded up to £1,000.

April 30, 2024
Tributes paid after sudden death of Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

Tributes paid after sudden death of Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

Tributes have poured in following the sudden death of David Cole, the headteacher at Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute.

April 29, 2024
Brine Leas headteacher David Cole has died

Brine Leas headteacher David Cole has died

The headteacher of Brine Leas School in Nantwich David Cole has died suddenly, the school has announced.

In a statement this morning, the school said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened to inform you that David Cole, headteacher at Brine Leas, died suddenly yesterday.

April 29, 2024