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Fundraising page set up for tragic Crewe mum killed on her bike

Fundraising page set up for tragic Crewe mum killed on her bike

A fundraising page has been set up in memory of a Crewe woman killed while out cycling earlier this week.

More than £3,000 has already been raised for the family of Agnieszka Pocz (pictured) 41.

September 17, 2020
Jordan Witt racing in GT Championship

Nantwich driver Witt looks for second Donington Park success

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt returns to Donington Park this weekend seeking more British GT Championship success.

Donington was the scene of Witt’s maiden Silver Cup victory and first outright podium in the series last month.

September 17, 2020
Leighton Hospital receives £9 million to upgrade A&E ahead of winter

Leighton Hospital receives £9 million to upgrade A&E ahead of winter

Leighton Hospital is to receive £9 million of Government funding to upgrade its A&E ahead of Winter, it was announced.

The money is for the “reconfiguration and expansion of Emergency Care services” at the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust site.

September 17, 2020
Cheshire East Council plans to remove green belt site allocations

Cheshire East Council plans to remove green belt site allocations

Cheshire East Council is bidding to ditch some housing allocations from its Local Plan Strategy to prevent them swallowing up more green belt.

The move comes as the authority takes next steps to finalising the second part of its Local Plan Strategy.

September 16, 2020
FEATURE: Nantwich Pet Vets offer “always there to care” 24-hour service

FEATURE: Nantwich Pet Vets offer “always there to care” 24-hour service

Lockdown has been quiet for many of us – but not when it comes to treating our beloved pets!

And thanks to a massive 24-hours a day effort by Nantwich Pet Vets, thousands of animals have had the care they needed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

September 16, 2020
Nantwich Town given bye into next round of Cheshire Senior Cup

Nantwich Town given bye into next round of Cheshire Senior Cup

Cheshire Senior Cup holders Nantwich Town have been given a bye into the next round.

The Dabbers are among seven teams to be given a bye through to round two which is not scheduled to take place until January.

September 16, 2020
Care home beds under strain in Cheshire East during pandemic

Care home beds under strain in Cheshire East during pandemic

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Care home bed availability for elderly people in Cheshire East is under strain due to the Covid-19 pandemic, figures show.

Public Health England data shows there were just 9.8 care homes beds per 100 people aged 75 and over in Cheshire East at the end of March.

September 15, 2020
Nantwich bar owner and managers sell branded products for charity

Nantwich bar owner and managers sell branded products for charity

By Jonathan White
A big-hearted bar owner in Nantwich is selling branded face masks and dog bandanas to raise money for Nantwich foodbank.

Nicholas Warren, one of the managers of Ebenezer’s Craft Beer & Gin, has launched a series of products, made locally by resident Jackie Ralphs.

September 15, 2020
Father and daughter winners of Rotary photography contest

Father and daughter winners of Rotary photography contest

A father and daughter have been named winners of a “lockdown” photography competition run by Crewe and Nantwich Weaver rotary club.

Paddy McDevitt and his daughter Luna won the contest which was organised to raise money and have some fun while supporting charities impacted by Covid-19.

September 15, 2020
Crewe Regional Sunday League to return to action this weekend

Crewe Regional Sunday League to return to action this weekend

The Crewe Regional Sunday Football League is to return to action this weekend after a six-month layoff due to Covid-19 pandemic.

September 15, 2020
TEDxNantwich event to be held “virtually” in October

TEDxNantwich event to be held “virtually” in October

TEDxNantwich is holding a virtual ‘Countdown to Climate’ event on October 11 featuring five expert speakers.

The independently organised event, licensed by TED, will bring people together from across Nantwich to learn how climate change is impacting the region and discuss what can be done to tackle it.

September 15, 2020
CEC appoints new deputy for adult social care and health

CEC appoints new deputy for adult social care and health

Cheshire East Council has appointed a new deputy cabinet member for adult social care and health due to pressures created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cllr Marilyn Houston, ward member for Crewe West, is to support the present portfolio lead, Cllr Laura Jeuda.

September 15, 2020
Leighton Hospital therapist hailed as latest NHS “Wonder Woman”

Leighton Hospital therapist hailed as latest NHS “Wonder Woman”

An occupational therapist at Leighton Hospital has featured in a series celebrating the diversity of women in health and social care research.

Dr Yeliz Prior, an Advanced Clinical Specialist at Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, Rheumatology department at the Leighton Hospital, has been included in the NHS “Wonder Woman” films.

September 15, 2020