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Four new cygnets feared dead on River Weaver in Nantwich

Four new cygnets feared dead on River Weaver in Nantwich

Four of the six new cygnets that arrived on the banks of River Weaver in Nantwich, are feared dead.

The baby swans had delighted wildlife lovers and walkers along the Weaver and Nantwich Lake, where the adult swans have been nesting.

May 12, 2015
Nantwich girl’s bid to thank couple who found her lost phone

Nantwich girl’s bid to thank couple who found her lost phone

A Nantwich mum is hoping to trace a couple who found and handed in their daughter’s missing iPhone.

Julie Pemberton, from Stapeley, is keen to thank the good samaritans who found daughter Emma’s iPhone 5s near the Airman’s Memorial (pictured) by the River Weaver.

April 23, 2015
New Nantwich car park by River Weaver viable, say councillors

New Nantwich car park by River Weaver viable, say councillors

A new car park on the River Weaver flood plain in Nantwich could work, councillors say.

The town council has looked at different sites amid plans to build more parking space for Nantwich town centre visitors.

April 2, 2015
Nantwich Museum launches latest comic on story of town’s salt

Nantwich Museum launches latest comic on story of town’s salt

Nantwich Museum has launched its latest edition “The Story of Nantwich Salt”.

It continues the series of comics on aspects of the history of the town and surrounding area.

January 23, 2015
Nantwich Lake car park to close for River Weaver tunnel project

Nantwich Lake car park to close for River Weaver tunnel project

An ambitious project to tunnel under the River Weaver will close Nantwich Lake car park for another six weeks.

Severn Trent Water will start the £3.5 million tunnel next week to improve the way water is carried from Peckforton to Coopers Green reservoir in North Staffordshire.

September 8, 2014
Reaseheath College to unveil multi-million pound expansion plan

Reaseheath College to unveil multi-million pound expansion plan

Residents will get the chance to quiz Reaseheath College bosses over its expansion bid as part of the plan to build 1,000 homes on green land on the edge of Nantwich.

The college has organised a public meeting to outline its future development, which is tied in to the North West Nantwich Consortium’s proposed housing and retail site at Kingsley Fields.

September 5, 2014
RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA officers are investigating claims dog owners are encouraging animals to attack swans and cygnets at Nantwich Lake.

And they say they are “sickened” after receiving reports from a number of witnesses who have seen the attacks.

August 12, 2014
Fire crews and public save cow from River Weaver near Nantwich

Fire crews and public save cow from River Weaver near Nantwich

Members of the public joined fire crews in rescuing a small cow from drowning in the River Weaver near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Over Road, in Church Minshull.

July 7, 2014
Nantwich’s swan family flourishes on banks of River Weaver

Nantwich’s swan family flourishes on banks of River Weaver

Nantwich’s favourite feathered family is flourishing on the banks of the Weaver, as these pictures show! Two cygnets and their mum and dad were seen near Waterlode this weekend by walkers out and about.

June 16, 2014
Half of Nantwich’s popular cygnets feared dead, say experts

Half of Nantwich’s popular cygnets feared dead, say experts

There are fears that half of a group  of new-born cygnets on Nantwich’s Mill Island have been killed. Hundreds of passersby have marvelled at the cygnets born to Nantwich’s popular swan family on the River Weaver last week.

May 23, 2014
Nantwich’s popular swan family expands with newly-born cygnets

Nantwich’s popular swan family expands with newly-born cygnets

Nantwich’s favourite family has just expanded – after these beautiful cygnets arrived overnight! The mating swans on the River Weaver have been a popular attraction in the town over recent months.

May 14, 2014
Reaseheath students in Nantwich catch prizes at Coole Acres Fishery

Reaseheath students in Nantwich catch prizes at Coole Acres Fishery

Fish management students were in line for prize catches during a survey at Coole Acres Fishery and Fish Hatchery in Nantwich. The Reaseheath College students spent a practical session investigating species and size of population of fish in the specimen pool.

February 28, 2014
Kingsley Fields 1,100-homes plan for North West Nantwich approved

Kingsley Fields 1,100-homes plan for North West Nantwich approved

A development of up to 1,100 houses, businesses, shops and a possible school in Nantwich has been approved by Cheshire East Council. The plan is for land at Kingsley Fields and was put forward by the North West Nantwich Consortium, including Reaseheath College and Mosaic Estates.

February 5, 2014