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Two houses on fire as Emergency services respond to incident in Wrenbury

Two houses on fire as Emergency services respond to incident in Wrenbury

Fire crews battled a major blaze today after fire in a shed spread to two houses in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

July 18, 2026
Fire crews battle large blaze in fields at Hunsterson near Nantwich

Fire crews battle large blaze in fields at Hunsterson near Nantwich

Fire crews had to battle a large blaze near Nantwich which at its height was eight acres in size.

Firefighters from Nantwich, Crewe, Alsager and Whitchurch were called out at around 5pm yesterday (July 16th) to Pewit Lane in Hunsterson.

July 17, 2026
Nantwich Museum funded for Collections and Community Engagement Project

Nantwich Museum funded for Collections and Community Engagement Project

Nantwich Museum has received a grant from Cheshire East Council to deliver a two-year Collections and Community Engagement Project.

Nantwich Museum’s collections are central to its mission to protect, preserve, and educate.

July 17, 2026
Police called after “physical threats” towards Cheshire East leader

Police called after “physical threats” towards Cheshire East leader

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Police attended a Cheshire East Council meeting after officers told the authority’s leader Cllr Nick Mannion that physical threats had been made against him.

There was heightened security at the meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank yesterday (July 15th) with police and security officers present.

July 16, 2026
Leighton Hospital volunteer honoured at Downing Street celebration

Leighton Hospital volunteer honoured at Downing Street celebration

A long-serving volunteer who helped transform gardens at Leighton Hospital has attended an NHS birthday celebration event at 10 Downing Street.

Sue Worthington, who has been part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals for 31 years, was selected from colleagues across to country to be recognised for her dedication and contribution to healthcare.

July 16, 2026
Cheshire Fire crews battle large wildfire near Bickerton

Cheshire Fire crews battle large wildfire near Bickerton

Fire crews from across Cheshire have been battling a large wildfire on open land near Bickerton.

It’s believed the fire started at around 5pm yesterday (July 15th) on land off Harthill Lane.

July 16, 2026
Audlem house death not suspicious, Cheshire Police confirm

Audlem house death not suspicious, Cheshire Police confirm

A man found dead at a house in Audlem yesterday (July 14th) is not being treated as suspicious, Cheshire Police said today.

Crime scene investigators were called out to the scene on Emberton Place at around 2pm.

July 15, 2026
Baddington Bridge weight limit

Full replacement of Baddington Bridge still option, says council

Highways chiefs are still in discussions with the Government about funding a complete £1.5 million replacement of Baddington Bridge near Nantwich.

The crumbling bridge on the busy A530 Whitchurch Road has had a 7.5 tonne weight restriction on it since September last year due to safety fears.

July 15, 2026
Police launch probe after man found dead at house in Audlem

Police launch probe after man found dead at house in Audlem

A man has been found dead at a house in Audlem today, sparking a police investigation.

The man was found at a house on Emberton Place at around 2.10pm today.

July 14, 2026
Two-car smash on Nantwich bridge damages telegraph pole

Two-car smash on Nantwich bridge damages telegraph pole

A busy road in Nantwich was closed earlier today after a two-car smash on a bridge which also damaged a telegraph pole.

Cheshire Police say the incident happened on Marsh Lane in Nantwich at around 5.50am.

July 14, 2026
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy A500 Shavington Bypass

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy A500 Shavington Bypass

Fire crews were called out to tackle a vehicle blaze on the busy A500 Shavington Bypass near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 1.45om yesterday (July 13th) and firefighters from Nantwich attended.

July 14, 2026
Village school turns clock back to mark 150th anniversary

Village school turns clock back to mark 150th anniversary

Sound and District Primary School near Nantwich has turned back the clock to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a Victorian-themed day and evening of celebrations.

The special anniversary event marked a century and a half since the opening of the former Broomhall Board School in 1876.

July 13, 2026
Full chef line-up unveiled for Nantwich Food Festival 2026

Full chef line-up unveiled for Nantwich Food Festival 2026

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have unveiled the full line-up of top celebrity and local chefs to perform live shows during the three-day event.

Celebrity names like Lisa Faulkner, Jon Watts and Nigel Brown were already signed up for the festival which will be held on September 4th-6th.

July 13, 2026