By Ethan Davies, local democrary reporter
Nearly nine in ten of Cheshire’s over-50 population have had their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.
New data, from NHS England up to March 21, shows that an average of 87.3% of those in the various age groups from 50 onwards have had their first dose.
The leader of Nantwich Litter Action Patrick Robinson has been named as the latest “Local Legend” by The Cat FM.
Patrick received his monthly “Baked by Gill Cat Cake” and a Local Legend certificate from The Cat’s MD Chris Cadman.
More than 22,000 supermarket and energy vouchers have been sent out to vulnerable children and families across Cheshire East – with more in the pipeline to cover the Easter school holiday.
The scheme has been coordinated by Cheshire East Council with schools, colleges, early years settings and other family support services.
A school bus collided with a van parked outside Brine Leas School in Nantwich today.
No pupils were on board the bus at the time of the crash, and it’s believed no one was injured.
Cheshire East Council and Health and Safety Executive officers are checking up on local businesses to see if they have Covid-secure measures in place ahead of planned reopening.
CEC has vowed to “take immediate action” on businesses which are not managing risk and protecting workers, customers and visitors.
A dog who was rescued by the RSPCA when her South Cheshire owner could not take care of her, needs major surgery on both back legs to help her work properly.
Eight-year-old American bulldog Marley arrived at the charity’s Crewe and Nantwich District branch in February after being signed over into their care.
A football abuse victim from Nantwich has urged people to view a hard-hitting documentary about the biggest scandal to rock English football.
Gary Cliffe (pictured) was one of hundreds of young footballers across the UK who were victims of sexual abuse by paedophile coaches in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Students and essential visitors to Reaseheath College have praised measures in place to ensure a safe return to the Nantwich campus following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.
The college’s rapid lateral flow test centre has been hailed for its operation, which has enabled face to face teaching to resume.
Young people in Nantwich will be exploring a range of topics as part of a new podcast project.
Students from Malbank and Brine Leas High school will work with RedShift Radio, an online community radio station, and will be taught new podcasting skills around research, productions, presentation and promotion.
More than two in five Cheshire NHS staff felt ill due to work-related stress as the coronavirus pandemic took hold last year, according to a health service survey.
The annual NHS staff survey has revealed that 43% of Mid Cheshire Trust staff said they had felt unwell in the past 12 months as a result of work-related stress.
The UK’s largest training and research centre for vertical farming has been completed at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich.
Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants indoors under fully controlled and sterile conditions in stacked layers.
A teenager has been convicted of attempted murder after a man was left blind following a hammer attack in Nantwich.
The 17-year-old – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was today (March 18) found guilty of the vicious assault following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court.
Police are investigating reports that a young teenage girl in Nantwich was approached by a gang of men who made “inappropriate comments” towards her.
The 14-year old girl was walking on the footpath next to the River Weaver, behind Manor Road North, when she was approached by three men.
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