The Cat FM launches “community hero award” in South Cheshire
A man who risked his life to help a police officer under attack has won the first South Cheshire “Community Hero Award” launched by The Cat FM.
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98% of Cheshire East parents offered primary school place of choice
Cheshire East Council says 98% of parents have been offered the primary school place of their choice for youngsters set to start school in September.
Offer letters have been sent to families with 98.1% of Cheshire East residents offered a preference school and 91.4% offered their first choice.
Audlem group awarded Police Commissioner COVID-19 pandemic funding
An Audlem organisation has been awarded funding by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner as it is helping vulnerable people during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Audlem and District Community Action (ADCA) has received a £1,000 grant from PCC David Keane’s Safer Communities Express Grant Fund to offer a befriending and food delivery service to people.
New satellite COVID-19 testing centre opens at Leighton Hospital
A new satellite testing centre is now open at Leighton Hospital for swab testing a wider group of key workers showing signs of Coronavirus.
The centre will also be available to key workers living in a household with others who have symptoms.
FEATURE: How fitness instructors are adapting to virtual classes
The closure of gym and exercise centres in Cheshire and cross almost every country has dramatically affected the industry.
During this challenging time, proper distancing is crucial, but it can be mentally tiring, and we all need to have some mood-boosting exercises.
RSPCA treat Inky the kitten found abandoned in Nantwich
RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in Nantwich is caring for its first kitten of 2020 after five-week-old Inky was rescued by the charity.
She was rescued by an RSPCA inspector on April 6 and is now being fostered by Stapeley Grange manager Lee Stewart.
Cheshire health chief’s message in Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
A Cheshire health chief has urged people to get checked sooner for symptoms of bowel cancer in a bid to tackle the country’s second biggest cancer killer.
Dr Mike Clark, Governing Body GP at NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, says someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer every 15 minutes.
Wybunbury balloon expert joins thousands for “Million Bubbles of Hope”
A balloon expert from Wybunbury joined more than 1,000 from around the globe for smile-raising online Balloon Talent Show!
Michelle Shipman, who runs Bespoke Balloon Decor, took part in the “One Million Bubbles of Hope” event in a bid to entertain during the pandemic lockdown.
Residents can report lockdown “rule breakers” on new Cheshire Police web page
By Jonathan White
Residents in Nantwich can report COVID-19 lockdown “rule breakers” on a new website launched by Cheshire Police.
The force is asking people to let them know about possible breaches of current lockdown regulations introduced to stop the spread of the virus.
Police probe burglary at house on Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich
Police are probing a burglary at a house in Nantwich in the early hours today (April 19).
The incident is believed to have happened at around 4am at a house on Bowyer Avenue, off Volunteer Fields.
Cheshire health chiefs “humbled” by public response to PPE shortage
NHS bosses across Cheshire say they have been “humbled” by the public response to providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to frontline staff dealing with the COVID-19 virus.
They have been flooded with offers of help to supply or make gowns, gloves, visors and masks amid a shortage for hospital and care staff dealing with coronavirus patients.
Original Nantwich Civic Hall staircase uncovered during refurb work
An old Nantwich Civic Hall staircase has been uncovered during refurbishment work in the building.
Now town council chiefs plan to install a time capsule in its place – to mark 2020 and the unprecedented times of living during a pandemic.
North West Ambulance Service paramedic dies after contracting COVID-19
A paramedic working for North West Ambulance Service which covers Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding areas, has died from COVID-19.
The service issued a statement announcing the death “of a very dear colleague” after they contracted Coronavirus.
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