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CEC Leader warns of “fourth wave” as Covid rates in Cheshire fall below England average

CEC Leader warns of “fourth wave” as Covid rates in Cheshire fall below England average

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
There is “a high chance” of a fourth wave of Covid-19 cases in Cheshire East if residents do not follow government guidance.

That’s the warning from CEC Labour leader Sam Corcoran, despite a drop in cases to 51.8 in 100,000 – below the England average of 58.7.

March 16, 2021
Popular swan at Crewe’s Queens Park passes away

Popular swan at Crewe’s Queens Park passes away

By Jonathan White
A male swan that was very popular with visitors to Queens Park in Crewe has passed away.

The swan – known as ‘Duke’ – was the longest resident male swan at the park.

March 15, 2021
Cheshire East Council to unveil new look Crewe market hall

Cheshire East Council to unveil new look Crewe market hall

Crewe’s new-look historic Market Hall is almost ready to be unveiled, says Cheshire East Council.

It’s planned to re-open the hall on May 17 with an official launch on June 21, according to Cheshire East Council and Market Asset Management – the new commercial operator of Crewe’s markets.

March 15, 2021
Driver who crashed into Nantwich shop comes forward

Driver who crashed into Nantwich shop comes forward

Police say a driver who crashed into a shop front in Nantwich causing the town centre street to be closed off, has come forward.

The incident happened early on Thursday (March 11) when a vehicle hit the front of the Hope House charity shop building on the corner of High Street and Swine Market, in Nantwich.

March 15, 2021
Nantwich town centre road closure set to continue after building collision

Nantwich town centre road closure set to continue after building collision

The main through road in Nantwich town centre is likely to remain closed for some time after a vehicle crashed into a building, leaving it unsafe.

The incident happened on the corner of Swine Market and High Street on Thursday (March 11).

March 14, 2021
Number of Covid-19 patients in Leighton Hospital continues to fall

Number of Covid-19 patients in Leighton Hospital continues to fall

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
The number of Covid-19 patients in Cheshire’s hospitals continues to fall, according to the latest NHS England data.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust was caring for 44 coronavirus patients in Leighton Hospital as of Tuesday (March 9).

March 13, 2021
Nantwich Mayor launches “Covid Hero Awards”

Nantwich Mayor launches “Covid Hero Awards”

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Pam Kirkham has launched a “Covid Hero” awards scheme to pay tribute to “outstanding kindness” during the Covid pandemic.

Many residents, volunteers, organisations and businesses have stepped up to help during a challenging and difficult 12 months since the pandemic began.

March 13, 2021
Homeless people to be given emergency food and shelter in Crewe

Homeless people to be given emergency food and shelter in Crewe

A South Cheshire homeless shelter will be able to support more people giving them somewhere safe and warm to go following funding from police and crime commissioner.

The Lighthouse Centre in Crewe will open its doors on Thursday evenings, inviting those in crisis or at risk of rough sleeping to receive a warm meal, shelter for the evening, access to the washing facilities and breakfast for the following day.

March 13, 2021
Covid vaccine supplies in Cheshire East to be stepped up, says Leader

Covid vaccine supplies in Cheshire East to be stepped up, says Leader

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Covid vaccine supplies to Cheshire East will be stepped up again, having been ‘throttled back’ by government.

CEC Labour Council Leader Sam Corcoran also admitted there had been “teething problems” at the opening of a mass vaccine centre at Alderley Park.

March 12, 2021
Cat found in Nantwich reunited with owner – 20 years after going missing!

Cat found in Nantwich reunited with owner – 20 years after going missing!

A seriously ill 22-year-old cat who had been missing from home for TWO decades has been reunited with her shocked owners after she was handed into the RSPCA!

Phoebe was found alone in a field in Bridgemere, near Nantwich last week and she took the elderly pet to the RSPCA’s nearby Stapeley Grange Animal Centre.

March 11, 2021
Nantwich town centre road closed after car crashes into shop

Nantwich town centre road closed after car crashes into shop

A town centre road in Nantwich is closed today after a vehicle crashed into a shop before driving off, leaving the building unsafe.

These images show the accident happened on the corner of Swine Market and High Street.

March 11, 2021
New treatment helps Nantwich married couple quit smoking after 100 years!

New treatment helps Nantwich married couple quit smoking after 100 years!

A married couple from Nantwich has thanked a specialist hospital team for helping them quit cigarettes – after more than 100 years of smoking between them!

Maureen Gooder, 69, started smoking at 19 and has spent the last 50 years, regularly smoking 17 cigarettes a day.

March 10, 2021
Nantwich Museum achieves target to acquire local prehistoric hoard

Nantwich Museum achieves target to acquire local prehistoric hoard

Nantwich Museum’s call for donations to acquire a Late Bronze Age hoard has been successful.

The museum has received or been offered contributions by members of the public and commercial organisations well above the £690 target.

March 10, 2021

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