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Bunbury Paralympian Wood scoops gold on comeback from cancer

Bunbury Paralympian Wood scoops gold on comeback from cancer

Bunbury Paralympian Stuart Wood crowned his battle back from cancer with a fine victory in the World Cup.

Wood scooped the gold at the Sprint and Para-canoe World Cup in the 200m VL3 class final in Hungary at the weekend.

May 17, 2023
Nantwich hairdresser gets a warm welcome from Woore WI

Nantwich hairdresser gets a warm welcome from Woore WI

A women’s group welcomed Nantwich hairdresser Steven Burgin to a fundraising evening where members were shown how to turn back the clock with stylish looks.

Steve, based on Hospital Street, staged a demonstration for Woore WI where the chosen charity this year is Sam’s Gift supporting teenage cancer sufferers.

May 17, 2023
Nantwich man to swim from Finland to Sweden

Nantwich man to swim from Finland to Sweden

A Nantwich man is preparing to swim from Finland to Sweden to raise money for charity!

Sam Owens and his two friends Ben and Anthony are taking on the daring challenge in the Arctic circle waters at midnight in July.

May 9, 2023
Wistaston marathon man raises thousands for cancer charity

Wistaston marathon man raises thousands for cancer charity

A Wistaston man has raised more than £6,200 for Macmillan Cancer after completing the London Marathon.

Rob Keithley, aged 58, completed the gruelling course in five hours and 40 minutes on Sunday (April 23).

April 26, 2023
Nantwich cancer dad to share rare proton beam therapy experience

Nantwich cancer dad to share rare proton beam therapy experience

A father-of-two from Nantwich, who was treated with proton beam therapy as part of a clinical trial, will share his experience with other patients at a high-profile conference.

Michael Schillinger, 57, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2020 after finding a lump while shaving.

April 15, 2023
Theatre production to raise funds for Nantwich charity

Theatre production to raise funds for Nantwich charity

A stage show by a South Cheshire theatre group will help raise funds for a Nantwich charity and other causes.

The show, called “Cheshire Cats”, marks the 50th anniversary year of Alsager Community Theatre.

March 20, 2023
FEATURE: Lutetium treatment for cancer in Germany

FEATURE: Lutetium treatment for cancer in Germany

Most people associate the word “cancer” with death.

Indeed, in countries with a low level of medicine, doctors are practically powerless against stage 4 cancer.

October 22, 2022
Tributes for Nantwich Town councillor Philip Staley who has died aged 76

Tributes for Nantwich Town councillor Philip Staley who has died aged 76

Nantwich Town councillors have paid tribute to their fellow councillor Philip Staley who has died after a brave battle against cancer.

Cllr Staley, of Audlem Road, was a Conservative who represented the South Ward for the town council.

September 11, 2022
Enzo in Nantwich to stage Charity Bake Off in aid of cancer mum

Enzo in Nantwich to stage Charity Bake Off in aid of cancer mum

Enzo in Nantwich is staging another “Charity Bake Off” event in aid of a local lady who is living with terminal cancer.

Every penny of every cake sold will be handed directly to mum-of-two Lisa, who is fighting brain cancer after already overcoming breast cancer.

September 1, 2022
Nantwich charity megarunner receives Dabbers football shirt

Nantwich charity megarunner receives Dabbers football shirt

By Jonathan White
Nantwich megarunner Paul Dean has received a commemorative Nantwich Town club shirt from the club’s supporters.

Paul was presented with the shirt by Rob Woods and Ian Garnett of the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA).

August 23, 2022
Family appeals for witnesses after pensioner assaulted in Nantwich

Family appeals for witnesses after pensioner assaulted in Nantwich

The family of a pensioner battling cancer have appealed for witnesses after he was assaulted in Nantwich.

The incident happened as the victim left Sainsbury’s supermarket on Middlewich Road.

July 1, 2022
Stapeley man’s fundraising walk to Barmouth in memory of sister

Stapeley man’s fundraising walk to Barmouth in memory of sister

A man from Stapeley in Nantwich aims to walk all the way to Barmouth on the Welsh west coast in memory of his sister who has died from cancer.

Neil Stockton wants to raise money for Cancer Research after the disease cut short his big sister Katie’s life.

June 30, 2022
Nantwich man faces 24-hour mega running challenge for cancer charity

Nantwich man faces 24-hour mega running challenge for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
Nantwich man Paul Dean is running non-stop for 24 hours for Cancer Research UK, because he says cancer needs to ‘jog on’!

The 41-year-old dad, who works as a teaching assistant, is aiming to raise £5,000 for the charity in memory of a friend who died of the disease last year.

June 16, 2022