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Cheshire East Council closes leisure venues and other services

Cheshire East Council closes leisure venues and other services

Cheshire East Council is to close buildings and leisure facilities to protect “vital frontline services” and people from the risk of Covid-19.

Nantwich Pool and Barony Sports Complex are among the leisure facilities which will be closed from tomorrow (March 21).

March 20, 2020
Nantwich clubs to close as MP urges other venues to shut

Nantwich clubs to close as MP urges other venues to shut

Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan is urging residents to follow the Government’s social distancing advice to help save lives during the COVID-19 crisis.

March 20, 2020
Equine students in Nantwich learn from showjumping designer

Equine students in Nantwich learn from showjumping designer

Equine students keen to join Reaseheath College’s arena parties have picked up top tips from national show jumping course designer Sue Barratt.

March 20, 2020
Crewe West by-elections postponed amid COVID-19 crisis

Crewe West by-elections postponed amid COVID-19 crisis

The Crewe West by-elections scheduled for April 23 have been postponed amid the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Cheshire East Council said the decision was made on advice from Government.

March 19, 2020
Nantwich pub Wickstead Arms to close during COVID-19 crisis

Nantwich pub Wickstead Arms to close during COVID-19 crisis

The popular Wickstead Arms pub in Nantwich town centre is to close during the Coronavirus crisis.

Landlady Emma Griffiths made the decision today, as pubs, clubs, coffee shops and restaurants decide if they can stay open despite Government advice.

March 19, 2020
Beam Heath Trust postpones distribution and CEC suspends Flexilink

Beam Heath Trust postpones distribution and CEC suspends Flexilink

Transport service Flexilink has been suspended by Cheshire East Council in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cheshire East says it has taken the decision to suspend its demand-responsive services from Monday March 23 until further notice.

March 19, 2020
Leighton Hospital places restrictions on visitors in COVID-19 crisis

Leighton Hospital places restrictions on visitors in COVID-19 crisis

Visiting hours at Leighton Hospital have been restricted as health bosses respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says it has followed national guidance in putting temporary restrictions in place for patient visitors.

March 19, 2020
Reaseheath College and care homes respond to Coronavirus

Reaseheath College and care homes respond to Coronavirus

Reaseheath College has cancelled all equine events and competitions at its centre in Nantwich until further notice.

And local care home group Belong has closed some of its core facilities in a bid to protect residents from the Coronavirus.

March 18, 2020
Fatal fire in Mount Close in Nantwich -  Google Street View

Discarded smoking materials sparked deadly Nantwich fire

An investigation into a fire which killed a Nantwich couple has found it was started by discarded smoking materials.

Beryl Cooper, 80, and Peter Cooper, 82, were found unresponsive at their bungalow on Mount Close in Nantwich in February.

March 18, 2020
Nantwich Town Council cancels series of events and bookings

Nantwich Town Council cancels series of events and bookings

Nantwich Town Council has cancelled a host of events and bookings due to the current COVID-19 crisis.

A spokeswoman said that in line with guidance from the Government, the council has taken precautionary measures.

March 18, 2020
Crewe Lyceum, Nantwich Players and Live comedy closed by Coronavirus

Crewe Lyceum, Nantwich Players and Live comedy closed by Coronavirus

Live shows at Nantwich Players and Crewe Lyceum have all been postponed amid the Coronavirus crisis.

Civic Comedy shows at Nantwich Civic Hall have also been postponed in April and May.

March 18, 2020
Second death at Leighton Hospital of Coronavirus patient

Second death at Leighton Hospital of Coronavirus patient

A second person has died at Leighton Hospital after testing positive for Coronavirus, officials have confirmed.

March 17, 2020
Nantwich secondary schools scale back as staffing hit by Coronavirus crisis

Nantwich secondary schools scale back as staffing hit by Coronavirus crisis

Secondary schools in Nantwich are being forced to scale back teaching and ask pupils to study at home as they are hit by staffing problems caused by the Coronavirus crisis.

March 17, 2020