Leighton Hospital patient with COVID-19 has died
A Leighton Hospital patient who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, the hospital trust confirmed today.
The man, who was in his 60s, had underlying health conditions.
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New Cheshire Police scheme to address criminals’ behaviour
Offenders guilty of crimes like stalking, domestic abuse and exploitation will be offered intervention to address their behaviour under a new Cheshire Police programme.
The scheme will see police officers, victim advocates and healthcare professionals working with victims and offenders of violent crimes.
More Cheshire events postponed due to Coronavirus
More events across Cheshire are being postponed as organisers respond to the Coronavirus crisis.
Today, organisers of the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival have announced they are postponing this year’s Easter event.
Wistaston resident launches Coronavirus Isolation help Group
A big-hearted Wistaston resident has set up a “Coronavirus Isolation Help Group” for Wistaston, Crewe & Nantwich residents via Facebook.
Cheshire fire station upgrades could cost £12 million
Fire chiefs have been given the green light to continue a £8.5 million station upgrade scheme – although the final cost could be closer to £12 million, writes Stephen Topping.
Cheshire Fire Authority agreed to renovate 21 of the county’s ageing fire stations back in September 2018.
First Covid-19 coronavirus case confirmed in Cheshire East
A case of someone with Coronavirus has been confirmed in Cheshire East, authorities said today.
It’s believed to be the first case in the borough.
Cheshire Police secures £100,000 funding for new Tasers
Cheshire Police has been awarded more than £100,000 by the Home Office to purchase new Tasers.
The bid, submitted by police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane, will allow Cheshire Constabulary to buy 130 Tasers over the next 12 months.
Delayed £22m council IT project in Cheshire not ready until 2021
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A delayed IT project which is set to cost Cheshire’s councils almost twice its original price is now expected to be fully operational next February.
Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council entered into a joint agreement with technology firm Agilisys in 2017 to launch a new HR and finance system worth £11.5 million.
Nantwich Jazz Festival organisers say event is “full steam ahead”
Organisers of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival say it will go ahead despite fears over the Coronavirus.
The festival – one of the biggest weekends in the Nantwich calendar – will take place over the Easter weekend April 9-13.
Boy, 16, sentenced to 6 months’ detention after Crewe stabbing
A 16-year-old boy from Crewe has been sentenced to youth detention after admitting stabbing a stranger in the abdomen in broad daylight.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, caused a serious internal injury to his victim.
Petition launched to support Nantwich market traders facing 10% rent rise
A petition has been launched to oppose plans to rise rents for Nantwich market traders by up to 10%.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan and Nantwich councillors have joined forces with Nantwich Market traders to launch the petition.
Bunbury Cllr Sarah Pochin expelled by Cheshire East Conservative Group
Bunbury Councillor Sarah Pochin has been expelled from Cheshire East Conservative Group, the party announced today.
Cllr Pochin was at the centre of a Mayoralty fall out last month, which led to her suspension, as reported by Nantwich News.
Wistaston mum to tackle Midnight Walk in memory of dad
A Wistaston mum taking part in St Luke’s Midnight Walk in memory of her dad, is urging others to pull on their trainers for the Hospice.
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