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James Sumner - chief exec at Leighton Hospital

New Leighton Hospital chief pledges improved offer for staff

The new leader of Leighton Hospital has outlined partnership working and an improved offer for staff among his priorities.

James Sumner, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the NHS, started as Chief Executive of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this summer.

August 22, 2019
Cledford Hall transit site battle as latest travellers camp arrives in Nantwich

Cledford Hall transit site battle as latest travellers camp arrives in Nantwich

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Town councillors have vowed to take their fight against a Cledford Hall transit site for travellers to court as the 11th unauthorised encampment arrives on Barony Park in Nantwich.

August 21, 2019
Appeal to find missing man after car found at Bickerton

Appeal to find missing man after car found at Bickerton

Police are searching for a man missing from home after his ca found abandoned in Bickerton near Nantwich.

Michael Anthony Wardle, known locally as Tony, lives in the Cuddington area of Northwich.

August 21, 2019
Lymphoma Action blood cancer support group launched in Nantwich

Lymphoma Action blood cancer support group launched in Nantwich

A support group for families dealing with lymphoma, myeloma or leukaemia has been launched in Nantwich.

Lymphoma Action, the only charity in the UK dedicated to this type of cancer, is holding its first support group gathering in Nantwich on Wednesday September 4.

August 21, 2019
Rare red squirrel admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange

Rare red squirrel admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange

The RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich has admitted a rare patient – a red squirrel.

The elusive squirrel – a native British species which is only seen in certain parts of the UK – was admitted to RSPCA Stapeley Grange after being found orphaned in Liverpool.

August 21, 2019
Pub drinkers evacuated over “false alarm” gas leak in Nantwich

Pub drinkers evacuated over “false alarm” gas leak in Nantwich

Pub drinkers were evacuated from a popular Nantwich bar after a “false alarm” gas leak on the premises.

Fire crews were called out after the alarms sounded in The Cheshire Cat pub on Welsh Row last night (August 19).

August 20, 2019
Campaigners say Cheshire East “refuses” to reveal legal advice over Barony Park injunction

Campaigners say Cheshire East “refuses” to reveal legal advice over Barony Park injunction

Campaigners fighting for a court injunction to tackle unauthorised traveller camps in Nantwich, say Cheshire East Council has “refused” to disclose details of legal advice which has stalled the move.

August 20, 2019
CCTV images released to trace suspected Nantwich thief

CCTV images released to trace suspected Nantwich thief

A family has released these CCTV images of a man police want to trace after a theft from a Nantwich home.

The incident happened on Highfield Drive at around 9.45am on August 14.

August 19, 2019
Hunt for man who exposed himself to kids at Nantwich Lake

Hunt for man who exposed himself to kids at Nantwich Lake

Police are investigating after reports a man indecently exposed himself to children in broad daylight at Nantwich Lake.

August 18, 2019
South Cheshire man jailed after crashing during police car chase

South Cheshire man jailed after crashing during police car chase

A South Cheshire man has been jailed after driving into a telegraph pole and injuring his female passenger as he attempted to evade police.

Andrew Beard (pictured), of Goulding Drive, Crewe, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

August 16, 2019
180 Cheshire College students celebrate A level results

180 Cheshire College students celebrate A level results

More than 180 Cheshire College South & West students are celebrating their A Level results.

Learners at the college achieved a 98% pass rate, with 120 exceptional A* or A grades.

August 16, 2019
Brine Leas and Malbank pupils celebrate A level results

Brine Leas and Malbank pupils celebrate A level results

Students at Brine Leas and Malbank sixth forms in Nantwich today celebrated a strong set of A-level results.

At Brine Leas, an impressive 54% of grades achieved were A* – B and nearly 80% of grades were A* – C.

August 15, 2019
Leighton Hospital welcome third MRI scanner

Leighton Hospital welcome third MRI scanner

By Stephen Topping
Leighton Hospital bosses have welcomed a third MRI scanner.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital in Crewe, has spent more than £1.1 million on leasing and installing the new scanner.

August 15, 2019