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Cheshire Police warning after rise in Microsoft scam phone calls

Cheshire Police warning after rise in Microsoft scam phone calls

Detectives in Cheshire are warning people to stay vigilant amid reports of scam phone calls purporting to be from Microsoft.

In Cheshire, there have been several reports of residents receiving phone calls from fraudsters posing as workers from Microsoft.

August 27, 2020
Cheshire district nurse scoops prestigious Queen’s nurse award

Cheshire district nurse scoops prestigious Queen’s nurse award

A district nurse in Cheshire has received the prestigious Queen’s nurse award.

Joanne Bowen, Head of Quality, Nursing and Professional Leadership at Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, received the title following her continued commitment to district nursing.

August 27, 2020

New Leaf Supporting Women in Cheshire

The New Leaf team at My CWA has been working remotely during these unprecedented times providing support for not working women across Cheshire East, Cheshire West, and Warrington. Women across the country face several challenges and barriers to employment. Women are often primary carers for young children and the costs of childcare can present problems. Mental health issues and prolonged[Read More…]

August 27, 2020
Police Crime Commissioner funds fight against criminals targeting elderly

Police Crime Commissioner funds fight against criminals targeting elderly

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane has awarded funding to a charity in Cheshire East to support it to deliver scam awareness and support to older people.

Age UK in Cheshire East has received a £1,000 grant from PCC David Keane’s Safer Communities express grant fund to support its scams awareness project.

August 27, 2020
Chris Broad

Nantwich Town Ladies 1sts prepare for first Cheshire Women’s League season

Nantwich Town Ladies FC are preparing to play their first ever season in the Cheshire Women’s League.

And manager Chris Broad (pictured) has already recruited well, with players from clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke City and neighbours Crewe Alexandra joining the squad.

August 26, 2020
Nantwich racing driver Witt targets Brands Hatch points this weekend

Nantwich racing driver Witt targets Brands Hatch points this weekend

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt aims to continue his winning momentum when the British GT Championship arrives at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit this weekend (August 29-30).

The Silver Cup class title contender enters the fifth round of the 2020 season on the back of a memorable maiden Silver Cup victory with team-mate Jack Mitchell at Donington Park’s GP Circuit.

August 26, 2020
Future of Wingate Children’s Centre secured in face of Covid-19 impact

Future of Wingate Children’s Centre secured in face of Covid-19 impact

Staff at the charity Wingate Centre in Wrenbury say the venue’s future is secure, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The closure of facilities and lockdown restrictions hit the charity hard as it was unable to raise vital donations through fundraising events.

August 26, 2020
Cheshire East welcomes latest Government COVID-19 emergency funding

Cheshire East welcomes latest Government COVID-19 emergency funding

Cheshire East Council has been given a share of £63 million of emergency funding to support groups helping people struggling to afford food and other essentials due to Covid-19.

August 25, 2020
Nantwich Town Reserves return to Cheshire action after 15 year absence

Nantwich Town Reserves return to Cheshire action after 15 year absence

By Michael Chatwin
Nantwich Town Reserves are returning to Cheshire Football League after 15 years.

The Cheshire Football League  is planning to start its season on September 5.

August 25, 2020

Dementia Friendly Nantwich group back running with guided walks

Nantwich volunteer group Creating Dementia Friendly Nantwich (CDFN), forced to stop all activity when lockdown was enforced, is running again and offering free guided walks around Nantwich town centre. Prior to lockdown the group was running the ‘Thursday Club’, meeting at the St Mary’s Church, Nantwich every 2 weeks from 10am-12pm to offer various different activities along with friendly social[Read More…]

August 25, 2020

Free painting classes by local artist

Slade-trained, local artist David Jewkes, is offering free painting classes on Facebook Live, every Tuesday and Thursday, at 11am, for one-hour. Let David’s friendly style and in-depth knowledge of the subject, walk you through how to complete an acrylic painting. “If you don’t have acrylic paint, don’t worry,” says David. “Use whatever materials you have at home. Just join in[Read More…]

August 25, 2020
Latest Nantwich Foodbank “drop off and go” event set for September 5

Latest Nantwich Foodbank “drop off and go” event set for September 5

The latest ‘Drop-Off & Go’ Collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank will take place at Nantwich Town FC on Saturday September 5.

Residents can turn up between 11am and 1pm at the Weaver Stadium on Waterlode to donate a range of products.

August 24, 2020
Cheshire East blasts Secretary of State in letter over Stapeley appeal

Cheshire East blasts Secretary of State in letter over Stapeley appeal

Council chiefs have issued a stinging open letter to the Secretary of State, strongly criticising his decision to grant a planning appeal to build homes in Nantwich.

August 24, 2020