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New virtual ward service aims to cut Leighton Hospital admissions

New virtual ward service aims to cut Leighton Hospital admissions

A new service launched by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) aims to offer patients treatment at home and avoid hospital admission.

The virtual ward service is provided by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), as part of a programme of NHS virtual wards that is rolling out across the UK.

November 4, 2023
Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Volunteer police officers in Cheshire are being given the option to be equipped with Tasers.

Cheshire Police is set to become the first Home Office police force in the North West to equip its volunteer officers with the weapons.

November 3, 2023
Big hearted householder’s Halloween fundraiser

Big hearted householder’s Halloween fundraiser

Kind-hearted householder has raises vital charity funds with a ghoulishly good Halloween Night!

Several householders dressed properties in colourful Halloween decorations this year.

November 2, 2023
Four leisure centres facing closure as CEC budget cuts deepen

Four leisure centres facing closure as CEC budget cuts deepen

Four leisure centres run by Cheshire East Council could be closed as the authority’s budget crisis deepens.

The authority is desperate to find almost £20 million of savings this year

November 2, 2023
Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers in Audlem are to stage a march and protest this weekend against Cheshire East Council’s plan to introduce parking charges in the village.

The protest is set to take place at 11am on Saturday (November 4) starting at Tollgate Drive.

November 2, 2023
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Cheshire Police secure £1 million funding to fight anti-social behaviour

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has hailed an extra £1 million for projects that tackle anti-social behaviour in the county.

It will help fund more CCTV cameras in Crewe and new drones to help police track and follow suspects using e-scooters and e-bikes.

November 1, 2023
30,000 concessionary bus passes may not be renewed, warns Cheshire East

30,000 concessionary bus passes may not be renewed, warns Cheshire East

Nantwich residents with concessionary bus services may not have them automatically renewed under plans by Cheshire East Council.

The authority aims to minimise the number of passes it issues that go unused.

November 1, 2023
CEC shortfall rises to £18.7 million as more cuts to services likely

CEC shortfall rises to £18.7 million as more cuts to services likely

Cheshire East Council is facing further financial pressures and look set for a potential shortfall of £18.7 million in 2023/24.

This is a massive increase on the forecast deficit of £12.8m published in the first financial review earlier in 2023.

October 31, 2023
Philanthropists donate £2.5 million to causes in Nantwich and Cheshire East

Philanthropists donate £2.5 million to causes in Nantwich and Cheshire East

Philanthropists Julia and Hans Rausing have donated £2.5 million to charities based across Cheshire, including a number in Nantwich.

Donations have been made to 19 charities providing support across youth care, education, disability, welfare and restoration.

October 31, 2023
Cheshire East Council fail to re-paint “danger” Nantwich road crossing

Cheshire East Council fail to re-paint “danger” Nantwich road crossing

Cheshire East Council has so far failed to fulfil its pledge to re-paint a busy Nantwich zebra crossing – three months on since its danger was highlighted.

We revealed on August 4 how local resident Bill Pearson was told the worn away crossing between the Railway Hotel and Chic Interiors in Nantwich was “not an immediate risk”.

October 31, 2023
Halloween run lifts spirits of Nantwich Running Club members

Halloween run lifts spirits of Nantwich Running Club members

By Jonathan White
Dozens of Nantwich Running Club members dressed up in Halloween costumes for their training run this week.

They sported ghoulishly good Halloween get-ups including skeletons, ghosts, witches, and even a T-Rex dinosaur!

October 31, 2023
Employers back Wistaston charity’s ‘Women in the Workplace Pledge’

Employers back Wistaston charity’s ‘Women in the Workplace Pledge’

Health and wellbeing charity Motherwell Cheshire is inviting employers to support female members of staff by signing a special workplace pledge.

The ‘Women in the Workplace Pledge’ is a new initiative by the Wistaston-based charity to break down stigmas around women’s health including the menopause and menstruation.

October 30, 2023
Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Tree of Light’ in Nantwich was illuminated at a ceremony today (October 29).

Hundreds of people gathered outside the west doors to St Mary’s Church for a short ‘Remember with Light’ service of prayers, a hymn, a poem, and a song.

October 29, 2023