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New Test and Trace Covid-19 pilot programme starts in Cheshire East

New Test and Trace Covid-19 pilot programme starts in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council and NHS Test and Trace have launched a new pilot scheme to help reach individuals who have tested positive for coronavirus sooner.

Known as ‘Local-0’ (zero), it aims to contact positive cases faster by bringing them into local teams at the start of the tracing journey when the case is entered into the national NHS Test and Trace system.

April 16, 2021
New food delivery service has launched in Nantwich

New food delivery service has launched in Nantwich

A new on-demand food delivery company will now be delivering for the Co-op in Nantwich and surrounding rural area.

Zoom! 1hr Delivery has expanded rapidly across the UK during the pandemic.

April 14, 2021
Man in hospital after outbuilding fire in Nantwich

Man in hospital after outbuilding fire in Nantwich

A man was taken to hospital after a fire in an outbuilding in Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 10.15am yesterday (April 13) on Prince Edward Street, Nantwich.

April 14, 2021
New High Sheriff for Cheshire appointed

New High Sheriff for Cheshire appointed

Robert Mee DL has been installed as the new High Sheriff of Cheshire.

The appointment keeps up a tradition that dates back more than 1,000 years.

April 14, 2021
Everybody fitness instructor nominated for Community Fitness Award

Everybody fitness instructor nominated for Community Fitness Award

An Everybody fitness instructor has been nominated for the North West Instructor of the Year award at this year’s Community Fitness Awards.

Nikki Prince has been instructing for two years and achieved Level 2 Gym Instructor, embarked on a Les Mills journey and is certified in BODYCOMBAT (Advanced Level), BODYPUMP (Advanced Level), BODYBALANCE and Les Mills Core.

April 14, 2021
Cheshire East Council libraries reopen after lockdown

Cheshire East Council libraries reopen after lockdown

Cheshire East Council’s libraries including Nantwich have reopened in line with the next stage of the government’s roadmap.

Sixteen of the council’s libraries have opened their doors again and have done so with full Covid-safe restrictions in place.

April 14, 2021
Nantwich physio warns of dangers over long Covid symptoms

Nantwich physio warns of dangers over long Covid symptoms

A physiotherapist in Nantwich is urging people not to ignore the symptoms of long Covid after recovering from the virus himself.

Rick Carter said he is treating many patients for problems associated with long Covid in his Crewe and Nantwich clinics.

April 13, 2021
Councillors clash over CEC care charge plan for over 85s

Councillors clash over CEC care charge plan for over 85s

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have clashed over plans to charge residents aged 85 and over £5 per week for ‘assistive technology’ care.

The plans, which were approved for public consultation on Tuesday April 6, would mean over 85s pay the same “standard charge” as other assistive technology users.

April 13, 2021
Teenager named by judge and jailed for 14 years for Nantwich hammer attack

Teenager named by judge and jailed for 14 years for Nantwich hammer attack

A teenager jailed for a “frenzied and brutal” hammer attack, has been named by a judge.

17-year-old Jack Halliwell has been jailed for 14 years after being found guilty by a jury of attempted murder of a 40-year-old man from Nantwich.

April 13, 2021
Cheshire College learners stayed logged on during lockdown

Cheshire College learners stayed logged on during lockdown

More than 400 laptops have been distributed to Cheshire College learners to help teaching, learning and assessment remotely over the last 12 months.

The “One Million Laptops programme” announced in December 2020, guaranteed more than one million devices would reach schools, colleges and councils.

April 13, 2021
Residents’ anger over vandalism, drugs and litter on Nantwich park

Residents’ anger over vandalism, drugs and litter on Nantwich park

Angry residents are calling on police and councillors to crackdown on anti-social behaviour at a Nantwich park.

Families living near Brookfield Park, off Shrewbridge Road, say they regularly have to clean up mess including alcohol cans and bottles, drug bags, nitrous oxide canisters.

April 12, 2021
Nantwich pubs and restaurants adapt for “outdoor” opening

Nantwich pubs and restaurants adapt for “outdoor” opening

Pubs and restaurants in Nantwich have been adapting their premises to take advantage of “outdoor” reopening of hospitality from today (April 12).

Venues can now serve drink and food to customers outside under the latest stage of the Government’s roadmap out of the Covid pandemic lockdown.

April 12, 2021
Spy thriller remake “The Ipcress File” being filmed in Nantwich

Spy thriller remake “The Ipcress File” being filmed in Nantwich

A new six-part thriller based on the classic spy novel “The Ipcress File” is being filmed partly in Nantwich area.

These images show filming and production trucks based at Nantwich Town FC’s overflow car park off Waterlode at the weekend.

April 12, 2021