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Leighton Hospital baby bereavement suite to be open in summer

Leighton Hospital baby bereavement suite to be open in summer

A purpose-built baby bereavement suite being built at Leighton Hospital is set for completion this summer.

The suite, at the hospital’s maternity unit, will provide private space for bereaved parents to spend time with their baby and family, away from the labour ward.

April 17, 2023
Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

A health and wellbeing charity in Wistaston is celebrating a prestigious award as it launches new initiatives to empower women and protect those at risk.

Motherwell Cheshire, which runs a Community Share Hub on Beech Drive, has received the High Sheriff of Cheshire award for Outstanding Community Engagement.

April 16, 2023
Nantwich cancer dad to share rare proton beam therapy experience

Nantwich cancer dad to share rare proton beam therapy experience

A father-of-two from Nantwich, who was treated with proton beam therapy as part of a clinical trial, will share his experience with other patients at a high-profile conference.

Michael Schillinger, 57, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2020 after finding a lump while shaving.

April 15, 2023
Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian Wootton has completed an amazing 500-mile canal run for Mid Cheshire Hospitals critical care unit.

For the last three years, he has run 500 miles along UK’s canals without running over the same ground twice.

April 15, 2023
Two men guilty of raping woman they picked up in Nantwich takeaway

Two men guilty of raping woman they picked up in Nantwich takeaway

Two men who picked up a woman at a late night Nantwich takeaway have been convicted of raping her at a home in Winsford.

One of the men even filmed the other carrying out the rape – footage that detectives found which helped to convict the offenders.
One of the men even filmed the other carrying out the rape – footage that detectives found which helped to convict the offenders.

April 14, 2023
Redrow to pay final £1 million community funding for Kingsbourne

Redrow to pay final £1 million community funding for Kingsbourne

House builders Redrow say they are likely to pay the final £1 million in community contributions next year as the final phase of the Kingsbourne development in Nantwich is underway.

As part of the planning conditions, the money has to be paid before the final phase of building work is complete.

April 14, 2023
Former Barclays Bank in Nantwich set to open as new bar and restaurant

Former Barclays Bank in Nantwich set to open as new bar and restaurant

The former Barclays Bank building in Nantwich town centre looks set to re-open as a new bar and restaurant.

Loungers UK (Ltd) has applied to Cheshire East Council to convert the interior of the building on Churchyardside.

April 13, 2023
A530 Middlewich Road set for further 9-week closure

A530 Middlewich Road set for further 9-week closure

The busy A530 between Nantwich and Middlewich is set for a further nine-week closure from April 18.

Drivers are being warned to find alternative routes with the closure at the junction with Flowers Lane to allow construction on to the new roundabout.

April 13, 2023
Nantwich choir raises money for Special Olympics World Games gymnasts

Nantwich choir raises money for Special Olympics World Games gymnasts

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire’s Thefunkychoir held a fundraising concert to help rhythmic gymnasts in their bid to attend the Special Olympics World Games.

The choir, a faith based group, mainly sing funky songs and like to sing three-part harmonies.

April 13, 2023
Hospitals Trust chairman Dennis Dunn is new High Sheriff of Cheshire

Hospitals Trust chairman Dennis Dunn is new High Sheriff of Cheshire

The Chairman of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which runs Leighton Hospital is to be the new High Sheriff of Cheshire for 2023-24.

Dennis Dunn will be installed as High Sheriff in a ceremony at the University of Chester on April 14.

April 13, 2023
Family tribute to 19-year-old killed in A530 crash near Nantwich

Family tribute to 19-year-old killed in A530 crash near Nantwich

The family of a 19-year-old man who died following a collision on the A530 near Nantwich have paid tribute to him.

Felix John Davies, from Whitchurch, was the passenger of a Ford Fiesta which was involved in a collision on the A530 on Easter Sunday.

April 12, 2023
Nantwich Jazz Festival organisers hit back over China Crisis criticism

Nantwich Jazz Festival organisers hit back over China Crisis criticism

Organisers of Nantwich Jazz Festival have defended a decision to continue the final show and not refund tickets, despite one of the main acts China Crisis cancelling due to ill health.

Some ticket holders are furious over what they called the “shambolic” final night at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 12, 2023
Teenagers arrested after car crashes and overturns in Willaston

Teenagers arrested after car crashes and overturns in Willaston

Two teenage boys have been arrested after a car crashed and flipped over while speeding through Willaston.

Police confirmed the force’s helicopter was called out to trace the car’s occupants who ran from the scene after the crash in the early hours today (April 12).

April 12, 2023