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Local COVID-19 testing for key workers now at Leighton Hospital

Local COVID-19 testing for key workers now at Leighton Hospital

South Cheshire key workers or members of their household experiencing Coronavirus symptoms can book a Covid-19 test at Leighton Hospital.

Leighton and Countess of Chester Hospital are now running local satellite sites to carry out such tests, administered by Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Groups.

April 29, 2020
Man jailed for 12 years for hammer and knife attack in Crewe

Man jailed for 12 years for hammer and knife attack in Crewe

A man has been jailed for 12 years for launching a “horrific” attack with a hammer and knife on his victim in Crewe.

Ferdinal Stewart, 56, from Downside Close in Ipswich, appeared at Chester Crown Court to be sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing.

April 28, 2020
Cheshire East funerals adapt to Coronavirus “social distancing” measures

Cheshire East funerals adapt to Coronavirus “social distancing” measures

Cheshire East council says it has implemented new measures set by the new Coronavirus Act to ensure funerals can continue for bereaved families.

April 28, 2020
Cheshire East Council to stage first “virtual” Cabinet meeting

Cheshire East Council to stage first “virtual” Cabinet meeting

Cheshire East Council is to stage its first “virtual” Cabinet meeting on May 5 – and you can tune in and watch!

April 28, 2020
20’s Plenty campaigners bid for improvements across Cheshire East

20’s Plenty campaigners bid for improvements across Cheshire East

A campaign to impose a 20mph speed limit on most residential streets across Cheshire East is gathering pace.

Cheshire East Council is due to discuss proposals for extending the limit on many more roads in May.

April 28, 2020
St Luke’s Hospice unveils “daisy” as symbol of appeal for hope

St Luke’s Hospice unveils “daisy” as symbol of appeal for hope

This daisy is the symbol of hope for St Luke’s Hospice this summer as it launches its “Appeal for Hope”.

The Cheshire hospice is inviting people to pre-order one of the ornamental flowers in return for a donation to the as a sign of hope that better times will come.

April 27, 2020
Captain Tom painting to be reinstated on Nantwich town square

Captain Tom painting to be reinstated on Nantwich town square

The slate painting of Captain Tom Moore is to be reinstated on the town square in Nantwich after readers clamoured for its return.

The stunning picture, by Tony Denton, was awarded to the town as a tribute to the 99-year-old who has raised more than £28 million for NHS charities.

April 27, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils new patron Richard Walker

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils new patron Richard Walker

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has a new patron in Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland Foods.

Mr Walker was selected amid the food retailer’s commitment to protecting the environment.

April 26, 2020
Painting of “Captain Tom” added to Nantwich Civic Hall time capsule

Painting of “Captain Tom” added to Nantwich Civic Hall time capsule

The stunning painting of national hero “Captain Tom” which was left on display in Nantwich town square has gone.

But don’t worry – it’s safe for many years to come after being donated by the artist to the Civic Hall’s time capsule!

April 25, 2020
RSPCA inspectors team up to deliver pet food across South Cheshire during lockdown

RSPCA inspectors team up to deliver pet food across South Cheshire during lockdown

Big-hearted RSPCA inspectors have teamed up with Morrisons depot to deliver dog food to South Cheshire pet owners self-isolating in lockdown.

April 25, 2020
Police probe shooting incident outside South Cheshire house

Police probe shooting incident outside South Cheshire house

Detectives are probing a shooting incident outside a house in Crewe and are urging witnesses to come forward.

A shot was fired outside an address on The Birches in Davenport Avenue at around 10pm on Sunday April 19.

April 25, 2020
Nantwich businessman’s indoor cycle ride for NHS centres

Nantwich businessman’s indoor cycle ride for NHS centres

A Nantwich businessman is embarking on an indoor cycle ride for charity – to raise funds local NHS trusts.

Like many Tim Bowker, who runs Nantwich Refrigeration Services, wanted to give something back to NHS workers on the COVID-19 frontline.

April 24, 2020
Pothole-plagued Nantwich street finally set to be resurfaced

Pothole-plagued Nantwich street finally set to be resurfaced

One of the worst pothole-ridden streets in Nantwich is finally set to be resurfaced – but not for another 12 months!

Residents on South Crofts have been fighting for years to get their street re-surfaced.

April 24, 2020