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Virtual consultations allow South Cheshire patients to rehab during lockdown

Virtual consultations allow South Cheshire patients to rehab during lockdown

A physiotherapy team in Cheshire has helped more than 3,000 patients to continue with rehabilitation during lockdown.

The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapy team at Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) has been using video calling software, telephone and online courses to continue seeing and treating patients.

July 26, 2020
Wistaston residents angry at building site noise and vibration

Wistaston residents angry at building site noise and vibration

By Jonathan White
Residents in Wistaston say their lives are being made a misery by noise and vibration from a building development near their homes.

The disruption has been caused by several days of impact hammer pile driving on the 150 dwelling Bellway ‘Kingfisher Reach’ housing development.

July 26, 2020
South Cheshire woman lines up for 2021 Sidecar Racing championships

South Cheshire woman lines up for 2021 Sidecar Racing championships

A South Cheshire woman is firmly in the passenger seat as she joins a sidecar racing team looking to compete in 2021 championships.

Amy Dodd, from Crewe, has joined Newark sidecar driver Simon Horton, despite the 2020 Pre Injection Sidecar Racing Championship being cancelled because of COVID-19.

July 24, 2020
Nantwich police sergeant retires after 25 years with Cheshire Police

Nantwich police sergeant retires after 25 years with Cheshire Police

Tributes were paid to Nantwich Sgt Ian Bennett today as he retires following 25 years’ service in South Cheshire.

Sgt Bennett received high praise from colleagues and councillors at a ceremony held at Nantwich Civic Hall.

July 24, 2020
Cheshire East Council to restart FlexiLink and Shopmobility services

Cheshire East Council to restart FlexiLink and Shopmobility services

Cheshire East Council is to restart its FlexiLink bus and Shopmobility services from August 3.

There will be new safety measures and restrictions to ensure the risks of spreading Covid-19 are minimised.

July 24, 2020
Nantwich Town launches online Community Football app

Nantwich Town launches online Community Football app

Nantwich Town FC have launched a new online Community Football booking app.

The app can be used to book Saturday Community sessions, Veterans Football, Walking Football, and Summer Soccer Schools at the Weaver Stadium off Waterlode.

July 24, 2020
Lesser Skullcap plant returns to Cheshire after 20-year absence

Lesser Skullcap plant returns to Cheshire after 20-year absence

The Lesser Skullcap plant has been reintroduced to a Cheshire Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve after a 20 year absence from the county.

Historically, the plant was used in traditional medicine and had a multitude of uses including a nerve disorder sedative.

July 24, 2020
Dualling of A500 one step closer with £53 million Government pot

Dualling of A500 one step closer with £53 million Government pot

A project to dual the A500 between the M6 and Meremoor Moss roundabout has moved closer with £53 million of Government funding secured.

The £68.7 million scheme has now secured programme entry subject to final approval, says Cheshire East Council.

July 24, 2020
Cheshire East Council offers 4 days of free car parking in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council offers 4 days of free car parking in Nantwich

Cheshire East Council has offered Nantwich residents and visitors four days of free car parking later this year.

However, the offer is unlikely to appease many who are angry at parking charges being re-introduced by the authority after suspension of charges during lockdown.

July 24, 2020
Cheshire Police and CEC urge residents to follow new face covering rules

Cheshire Police and CEC urge residents to follow new face covering rules

Residents in South Cheshire are being urged to follow new coronavirus legislation as face coverings in shops becomes mandatory from today (July 24).

All residents over the age of 11 must wear a face covering inside all retail stores and supermarkets, unless they have medical reasons not to.

July 24, 2020
Joe Malkin celebrates the equaliser

Nantwich Town striker Malkin given training chance with Crewe Alex

Nantwich Town striker Joe Malkin is training with Crewe Alexandra, the newly promoted League One club has confirmed.

Malkin has been a big hit with the Dabbers in the last two seasons, scoring a bundle of goals in attack.

July 22, 2020
READER’S LETTER: #BackTheBHF and help millions with heart disease

READER’S LETTER: #BackTheBHF and help millions with heart disease

Dear Editor,

We’ve all felt the strain of lockdown these past few months, which means that looking after our physical and mental health is extremely important.

July 22, 2020
Shoppers in Nantwich town centre

Council to explore “Nantwich Buddies” town centre scheme

Town councillors are to consider launching a “Nantwich Buddies” scheme to help visitors and shoppers in the town centre.

The idea, based on existing schemes in nearby Chester and other towns, would see volunteers in high-vis jackets around the town acting as helpers and advisors.

July 22, 2020