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Nantwich Litter action leader named “Local Legend” by The Cat FM

Nantwich Litter action leader named “Local Legend” by The Cat FM

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.

March 25, 2021
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Thousands of food and energy vouchers sent to CEC families for Easter

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.

March 24, 2021
School bus collides with van outside Brine Leas School in Nantwich

School bus collides with van outside Brine Leas School in Nantwich

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.

March 24, 2021
Cheshire East and HSE team up for Covid-secure business checks

Cheshire East and HSE team up for Covid-secure business checks

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.

March 23, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich RSPCA appeal to fund surgery for rescued dog Marley

Crewe and Nantwich RSPCA appeal to fund surgery for rescued dog Marley

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.

March 23, 2021
Nantwich football abuse victim tells of suffering on BBC documentary

Nantwich football abuse victim tells of suffering on BBC documentary

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.

March 22, 2021
Nantwich college praised for Covid measures allowing students return

Nantwich college praised for Covid measures allowing students return

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.

March 21, 2021
New community podcast launched for young people in Nantwich

New community podcast launched for young people in Nantwich

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.

March 20, 2021
Two in five Cheshire NHS staff “felt ill” during pandemic

Two in five Cheshire NHS staff “felt ill” during pandemic

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.

March 20, 2021
“Vertical Farming” training centre unveiled at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

“Vertical Farming” training centre unveiled at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

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.

March 20, 2021
Teenager found guilty of hammer attack which blinded Nantwich man

Teenager found guilty of hammer attack which blinded Nantwich man

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.

March 18, 2021
Police hunt men who targeted Nantwich schoolgirl by river

Police hunt men who targeted Nantwich schoolgirl by river

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.

March 18, 2021
Nantwich teacher’s joy as stem cell donor could save her life

Nantwich teacher’s joy as stem cell donor could save her life

A Nantwich woman dealt a devastating blow when a life-threatening condition returned, has been told a donor has been found.

Overjoyed Brine Leas teacher Steph Thompson has just received the best possible news as she prepares for another battle against Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).

March 17, 2021