Iconic tree in Nantwich to be removed, council confirms
A protected tree in the centre of Nantwich is to be removed, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.
The iconic horse chestnut tree in Bowers Row car park has been deemed “unsafe” by specialists.
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Rare weasel nursed via syringe at RSPCA Stapeley
A rare admission of a tiny orphaned baby weasel is being cared for at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich.
The nine-week-old weasel – a ‘kit’ – is at RSPCA Stapeley Grange on London Road after being found alone and without his mum in woods in Rotherham.
Hundreds at Barony Park protest as Cabinet councillor banned from ‘communicating’
More than 200 people attended a Barony Park protest in Nantwich today to pressure Cheshire East Council into action against unauthorised traveller encampments.
The latest encampment was served with a rare Section 61 order by police on Thursday after it emerged a local authority official was verbally abused by travellers.
HS2 “crucial” for economic growth in Cheshire if accessible to all, says LEP boss
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
High-speed rail will be “absolutely, crucially important” to economic growth in Cheshire – but only if all its residents and businesses can access it.
That was the message from Philip Cox, chief executive at the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership.
Tarporley man seriously burned in garden petrol incident
A man was badly burned while using petrol in his garden in Tarporley, say Cheshire fire crews.
The incident has led to warnings to residents about the dangers of using petrol in the garden environment.
Councillor cites “costly legal procedure” as Barony Park injunction delay continues
Cheshire East Council is dithering over applying for a court injunction against unauthorised travellers in Nantwich because of the “costly legal procedure”, says a Cabinet member.
Yet, the authority has so far failed to provide any details of this cost when questioned by Nantwich News.
30 of 150 Beechmere residents re-homed, says Cheshire East
Thirty of the 150 residents who lost everything in the Beechmere blaze in Crewe have been found permanent new homes, council chiefs say.
The massive blaze destroyed the Beechmere residential complex on Rolls Avenue on August 8.
Hundreds set to protest at Barony Park over council inaction
Hundreds of residents could descend on Barony Park next weekend to protest against Cheshire East Council’s lack of action to protect it from unauthorised encampments.
Friends of Barony Park campaign group are organising the “peaceful protest” to show Cheshire East chiefs the strength of feeling of the community.
Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze
Fire crews across the county helped tackle a large farm blaze in Broomhall, Nantwich.
The fire, believed to have started accidentally, broke out at around 12.15pm yesterday on Heatley Lane, Broomhall.
Legal expert backs campaigners injunction bid for Barony Park
A leading barrister has backed campaigners in their bid to secure an injunction against unauthorised travellers on Barony Park in Nantwich.
Friends of Barony Park and Conservative MP candidate Dr Kieran Mullan have led calls for Cheshire East Council to apply for a court injunction.
Nantwich Food Festival window display winners unveiled
The winners of the Nantwich Food Festival Window Display competition have been unveiled.
Town businesses were asked to create a window display that would catch the eyes of competition judges Food Festival President Roger Mills and his wife, Sarah.
Nantwich Food Festival organisers urge visitors to use park and ride
Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival are urging visitors to use the park and ride scheme during the three-day event.
Tens of thousands of people are expected in the town on each day during the event August 30 to September 1.
MP Laura Smith “disappointed” at HS2 review announcement
Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith says she is “deeply disappointed” at the announcement there will be an independent review into HS2.
The review will consider a range of options, including only building Phase 1.
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