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HEALTH: Measles cases are on the rise – what to look for

HEALTH: Measles cases are on the rise – what to look for

By Gill Fox, of The Nantwich Clinic
During Covid many health appointments deemed as unnecessary were cancelled.

This, as well as parents being afraid of taking their children into public spaces, has meant that measles is on the rise.

June 3, 2023
Northern Soul fans to pedal from Bristol to Nantwich in aid of MND

Northern Soul fans to pedal from Bristol to Nantwich in aid of MND

A group of Northern Soul fans from across the country aim to raise £5,000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association in a 150-mile charity bike ride from Bristol to Nantwich.

The Lycra-Clad Soulboys and Girl, aged between 30-67, plan to cycle 150 miles between two soul music venues, The Bristol Fringe in Clifton and The Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

July 18, 2022
Bird flu protection zones near Nantwich end, says Cheshire East

Bird flu protection zones near Nantwich end, says Cheshire East

Bird flu surveillance and protection zones around two commercial poultry premises near Nantwich have ended, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

It follows completion of disease control activities and surveillance within the 3km protection zones and 10km surveillance zones on premises at Calveley and Crewe.

April 11, 2022
“Horrible history of health and disease” show at Nantwich Museum!

“Horrible history of health and disease” show at Nantwich Museum!

A new exhibition which may not be for the squeamish among us is opening at Nantwich Museum!

It’s called “Ouch! A slightly horrible history of health and disease in Nantwich” and runs in the Millennium Gallery until October 23.

July 21, 2021
Councillors to back badger vaccinations in bid stop culling

Councillors to back badger vaccinations in bid stop culling

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council chiefs are to back badger vaccinations and take an extra step against culling on land leased out to farmers.

The authority already has a policy against badger culling taking place on its own land.

January 9, 2020
COPD Awareness Day to be held in Nantwich

COPD Awareness Day to be held in Nantwich

Nantwich and Rural Care Community are hosting an awareness day for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

COPD is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties because the lungs have become inflamed, damaged and narrowed – normally through smoking and sometimes through air pollution.

August 24, 2018
Nantwich mum’s campaign to stay alive in heart-rending battle against cancer

Nantwich mum’s campaign to stay alive in heart-rending battle against cancer

A courageous Nantwich mum has revealed her heart-rending battle to stay alive after being found riddled with more than 25 tumours in her lungs, brain and bones.

Heidi Spencer was stunned when she was told she had just weeks to live by doctors who diagnosed her with Stage 4 lung cancer.

July 4, 2018