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Free adult cycling sessions to be launched by Everybody Sport

Free adult cycling sessions to be launched by Everybody Sport

Free adult cycling sessions including Learn to Ride and Commuter Confidence are to be launched in Cheshire East next month.

The sessions, held in Crewe and Macclesfield, are being organised by Everybody Sport and Recreation.

March 26, 2022
Nantwich pupils raise more than £2,000 for Ukraine appeal

Nantwich pupils raise more than £2,000 for Ukraine appeal

Young pupil at St Anne’s Primary in Nantwich put their best feet forward to help raise more than £2,000 for the Ukraine appeal.

The big-hearted children took part in a sponsored run and walk to raise money for the appeal through the charity, CAFOD.

March 26, 2022
Man dies near Nantwich after crash during police chase

Man dies near Nantwich after crash during police chase

A 40-year-old man has died after crashing during a police chase on the A51 near Nantwich.

The man was driving a Range Rover when he failed to stop for police.

March 26, 2022
Sharp rise in Cheshire East Covid cases prompts warning

Sharp rise in Cheshire East Covid cases prompts warning

A sharp rise in Covid cases in Cheshire East has prompted a warning from health officials.

Figures released on March 21 show the rate of positive cases in Cheshire East has risen to 843 per 100,000 population.

March 24, 2022
St Luke’s Hospice launches ‘Bring a Bag to Work Day’

St Luke’s Hospice launches ‘Bring a Bag to Work Day’

St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire has launched its latest donation drive “Bring a Bag to Work Day” and local businesses are being urged to get involved.

On Wednesday March 30, volunteers from the Hospice will collect donation bags from workplaces of all shapes and sizes to help stock local St Luke’s charity shops.

March 24, 2022
Fire crews battle blaze in ground floor Nantwich flat

Fire crews battle blaze in ground floor Nantwich flat

Fire crews tackled a fire in a ground floor town centre flat in Nantwich.

The blaze broke out on Kensington Court off Beam Street at around 11.30pm on Monday (March 21).

March 23, 2022
New wheelchair service facility opened in South Cheshire

New wheelchair service facility opened in South Cheshire

A new wheelchair service centre has been opened in South Cheshire.

The service run by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) has opened at Infinity House in Crewe.

March 23, 2022
“Quality assurance officers” to inspect Cheshire East road repairs

“Quality assurance officers” to inspect Cheshire East road repairs

New “quality assurance officers” are to be used by Cheshire East Council to inspect work carried out on the borough’s roads.

The authority said it aims to improve the quality of highways repairs after mounting criticism about the state of the area’s roads.

March 23, 2022
Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner defends 33% pay rise for deputy

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner defends 33% pay rise for deputy

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has defended a 33% pay rise he gave his deputy.

PCC John Dwyer told a councillor he made a mistake when initially calculating the salary for the role.

March 22, 2022
Lorry driver critical after HGVs collide on A534 at Faddiley

Lorry driver critical after HGVs collide on A534 at Faddiley

A lorry driver is in a critical condition in hospital after two HGVs collided on the A534 at Faddiley near Nantwich.

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses after the accident which happened at around 12.45pm yesterday (Monday March 21).

March 22, 2022
Stapeley nursery raises £650 for Ukrainians on Red Nose Day

Stapeley nursery raises £650 for Ukrainians on Red Nose Day

Big-hearted children and parents at a Stapeley nursery have helped raise £650 for a Red Nose Day fundraiser in aid of Ukraine’s refugee families.

Red Wellies, on London Road, held three days of cake sales and a fun day for Comic Relief.

March 21, 2022
Man jailed for stealing GPS navigation systems at Cheshire farm

Man jailed for stealing GPS navigation systems at Cheshire farm

A man who stole high-valued GPS navigation systems from tractors at a South Cheshire farm, has been jailed for more than two years.

Mantas Dvareckas, 25, was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment at Chester Crown Court on Friday (March 18). He had plead guilty.

March 21, 2022
Cheshire Police launch new live location tracker to safeguard women

Cheshire Police launch new live location tracker to safeguard women

By Belinda Ryan
Cheshire Police are using new live streaming and location tracking software during emergency calls to help safeguard women in danger.

If a woman, or anyone in need of emergency help, dials 999 a call handler can use the GoodSAM software to text a message to the caller.

March 21, 2022