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Nantwich firm Direct Access sources millions of PPE items to help care homes

Nantwich firm Direct Access sources millions of PPE items to help care homes

Nantwich firm Direct Access has sourced millions of items of Personal Protective Equipment to help local authorities, care homes and disability organisations fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Steven Mifsud, boss of the disability access consultancy, based at Regents Centre off London Road, says they have used international contacts to bring supplies to the UK.

May 7, 2020
Skeleton found during pandemic lockdown at Nantwich house!

Skeleton found during pandemic lockdown at Nantwich house!

The COVID-19 “lockdown” has felt like an eternity to some – but this poor guy in Nantwich is beyond help!

The pandemic restrictions have been a “bone” of contention for many, but it’s clearly kept some of us indoors a lot longer than others.

May 5, 2020
Audlem group awarded Police Commissioner COVID-19 pandemic funding

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.

April 23, 2020
Nantwich firm appeals for 3D printers to make face shields for NHS workers

Nantwich firm appeals for 3D printers to make face shields for NHS workers

A Nantwich company has appealed for 3D printers so they can expand their production of face shields for NHS staff on the COVID-19 pandemic frontline.

Gateway Electronic Components, on Beam Heath Way, has have started 3D printing face shields to help in the crisis and is running machines 24 hours a day.

April 15, 2020
South Cheshire residents stay indoors despite hot Easter weather

South Cheshire residents stay indoors despite hot Easter weather

By Jonathan White
The vast majority of people are staying indoors and following Government guidance despite warm Easter weather in South Cheshire.

Good Friday and Easter Saturday yesterday saw the warmest weather of the year so far.

April 12, 2020
Wistaston resident hailed as “community hero” during COVID-19 pandemic

Wistaston resident hailed as “community hero” during COVID-19 pandemic

A Wistaston resident has been hailed by police as a “community hero” for helping so many people during the current COVID-19 lockdown.

Cheshire Police called Nadiah Mckeown a “diamond Wistaston resident” who has helped more than 100 residents across Crewe, Wistaston, Willaston, Nantwich, Shavington.

April 12, 2020
Full-time - Nantwich Town FC Manager Dave Cooke thanks the fans

Nantwich Town season ended as FA confirm controversial decision

Nantwich Town’s 2019-20 season has officially ended after the FA Council confirmed a decision to bring all football between Steps 3 and 7 to an end.

It means the Dabbers will not be able to play for a possible promotion play-off place.

April 9, 2020
£1 million “coronavirus” campaign launched by Cheshire Community Foundation

£1 million “coronavirus” campaign launched by Cheshire Community Foundation

A major campaign has been launched in Cheshire to raise £1 million to provide vital support to vulnerable people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The appeal is a partnership involving Cheshire Community Foundation working with Steve Morgan Foundation.

April 9, 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
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
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 singing stars Belle Voci perform for COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci perform for COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci have recorded an online performance to boost fundraising in the battle against COVID-19 pandemic.

Emily Burnett and Sophie Rowland rose to fame after first teaming up while they worked together at The Yew Tree Inn, Spurstow, Bunbury.

April 5, 2020
MESSAGE: From Nantwich Town Mayor Councillor Arthur Moran

MESSAGE: From Nantwich Town Mayor Councillor Arthur Moran

As we enter this period of unprecedented limitations on our working and personal lives I felt as the Mayor of Nantwich I should address residents.

Not usually a person who would stay at home, I have been following Government advice and believe we should all be adhering.

April 3, 2020