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Nantwich bars sign up to “Save Pub Life” campaign in face of pandemic

Nantwich bars sign up to “Save Pub Life” campaign in face of pandemic

A Nantwich pub boss has joined a “Save Pub Life” campaign as venues across the town battle to survive the pandemic lockdown.

Louise Bastow, director of The Cat, Firenze and Street on Welsh Row, has signed up to the initiative aimed at staying in touch with customers and offering incentives to return after the coronavirus crisis.

April 8, 2020
FEATURE: How university can teach you more than just your subject

FEATURE: How university can teach you more than just your subject

For some people, attending university is almost a rite of passage.

It may be that you are expected to attend and if you didn’t, you’d be the only one in a long line of your ancestors not to.

April 8, 2020
Cheshire East Council appoints “mental health champions” during pandemic

Cheshire East Council appoints “mental health champions” during pandemic

The leader of Cheshire East Council has appointed two councillors as adult mental health champions during the Covid-19 crisis.

Cllrs Sally Handley and Jonathan Parry will support residents to access mental wellbeing benefits, to remove the stigma and get people talking about mental health.

April 8, 2020
Police probe after burglars swipe jewellery in house raid in Wistaston

Police probe after burglars swipe jewellery in house raid in Wistaston

Burglars broke into a house in Wistaston and stole valuable jewellery, police said.

The offenders broke into the house on Milne Close between 6.30am and 7.15am today (April 7).

April 7, 2020
Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

An animal science graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has launched an appeal for cash donations to help feed the animals at the zoo where he works.

Jack Williams, Centre Manager at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis in South Cumbria, is calling on supporters and visitors to aid the popular zoo, which has been hit hard by coronavirus restrictions.

April 7, 2020
South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis

South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis

A charity at the heart of the South Cheshire community for many years has issued a plea for help as income streams dry up because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Selling recycled furniture and running a café have helped fund charitable activities from St Paul’s Centre in Crewe for more than 30 years.

April 7, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC appoint new Director of Rugby

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC appoint new Director of Rugby

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC has appointed Nick Kennedy as its new Director or Rugby.

Nick has been involved in the Vagrants club since he was a Reaseheath College student in 1993, playing and coaching at a variety of different levels and sectors.

April 6, 2020
Police hunt two men after arson attack in Nantwich street

Police hunt two men after arson attack in Nantwich street

Detectives are hunting two men who attacked and set a car on fire in a Nantwich street.

Police are appealing for information and CCTV footage after the incident in Whitlow Avenue, Nantwich.

April 6, 2020
Nantwich hairdresser launches NHS Charities fundraiser

Nantwich hairdresser launches NHS Charities fundraiser

A hairdresser from Nantwich has launched a fundraising raffle to win a hair colour and cut to raise funds for NHS Charities Covid-19 appeal.

Self-employed Olivia Parry was keen to help the fund which is helping the frontline battle against the pandemic.

April 6, 2020
Police Crime Commissioner vows to support organisations during pandemic

Police Crime Commissioner vows to support organisations during pandemic

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has offered funding to organisations that provide services to the police during the Coronavirus crisis.

PCC David Keane said he wants to assure organisations he funds will still receive support as many community organisations and businesses have to pause activities.

April 6, 2020
Cheshire East amends registration services during COVID-19 pandemic

Cheshire East amends registration services during COVID-19 pandemic

Cheshire East Council has made changes to its births, marriages and deaths registration service due to the impact of the current Covid-19 outbreak.

They say changes have been made to ensure safety of staff and customers and to focus resources more effectively.

April 5, 2020
Cheshire Fire warning over lighting garden fires during pandemic

Cheshire Fire warning over lighting garden fires during pandemic

Fire officers are warning Cheshire residents not to light fires in their gardens during the coronavirus lock down.

Firefighters attended more than 30 intentionally lit fires in gardens across Cheshire in just seven days at the end of March.

April 5, 2020
Fire chiefs probe “deliberate” car fire in Nantwich

Fire chiefs probe “deliberate” car fire in Nantwich

Fire officers are probing what they call a “deliberate” car fire on a street in Nantwich.

Nantwich crews were called to the blaze on Whitlow Avenue, off Station View, at around 10.30pm last night (April 4).

April 5, 2020