More than 6,700 animals rehomed by RSPCA in Cheshire in a decade
The RSPCA has found new homes for more than 6,700 animals in Cheshire in the last decade, new figures reveal.
The charity released the data as it marks its 200th birthday in 2024.
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Crewe and Nantwich drivers warned amid road closures for repairs
Drivers are being warned of delays as a number of roadworks and repair schemes are set to take place this month across Nantwich and Crewe.
Nantwich Road in Crewe is set to be closed for a week later this month from junction with Smallman Road and Mill Street.
Nantwich resident’s anger at CEC reply on faded speed signs
A Nantwich resident was stunned when Cheshire East highways bosses declined to replace road speed limit signs which are faded so badly they are no longer visible in the dark.
The signs, pictured, inform drivers entering Whitehouse Lane from Middlewich Road in Nantwich that they are moving from a 40mph zone to a 20mph zone.
Heavy rain from Storm Henk causing highway flood problems
Heavy rainfall for the past 24 hours from Storm Henk has caused localised flooding across South Cheshire.
A number of busy routes have been affected, including this flooding on A529 between Nantwich and Audlem.
Plan unveiled to convert The Gables in Nantwich into beauty salon
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to convert an historic building in Nantwich town centre into a beauty salon and flats have been recommended for approval.
The Gables, on Beam Street, is currently empty but was formerly used as a community club and offices.
Nantwich Street Angels hailed New Year ‘community champions’
A scheme to support vulnerable people at night has been hailed a big success after taking to the streets of Nantwich over the New Year period.
Nantwich Street Angels, brought together by the Alpha Omega Women Peace Security (WPS) Foundation, are now calling for more local people to join them after proving Good Samaritans to many pub and club-goers.
RSPCA Stapeley staff celebrate 2023 milestone figure
Staff at RSPCA Stapeley in Nantwich are celebrating a successful 2023 including a major expansion in the charity’s outreach work.
The RSPCA’s four education hubs in the UK, including Stapeley, are closing in on a milestone figure of the numbers of children and young people they have reached with animal welfare lessons.
Nantwich CCTV system undergoes digital upgrade
The CCTV network across Nantwich town centre has undergone a wireless digital upgrade.
New cameras will provide enhanced higher resolution images and some have been re-positioned to capture a wider scene.
Community Payback scheme restore war veterans’ graves in Cheshire
Police and Royal British Legion in Cheshire have teamed up to restore forgotten resting places of veterans buried in cemeteries.
They also worked with the North West Probation Service on the project, which saw offenders serving community sentences given the task of cleaning war graves.
CEC still in talks over HS2 compensation amid bankruptcy fears
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to continue negotiating with the Government for compensation after the scrapping of HS2, amid fears the cancellation of the northern leg could plunge the council into financial crisis.
The council had already invested £11m in preparations for HS2 coming to Crewe.
Lieutenant Arthur Brown to receive Freedom of Nantwich honour
The pilot who diverted his World War Two plane away from Nantwich town centre before crashing close to the river, is to be honoured with the Freedom of Nantwich.
Sunday January 14 2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of Lieutenant Arthur Lesley Brown’s act of bravery.
Middlewich Road to close again for a month in early 2024
Daytime closures will be in place on the Middlewich Road near Leighton Hospital again early in the New Year.
Cheshire East says the closure is needed so work can be completed on the North West Crewe Package.
Christmas lights bring festive cheer to local community
Photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the dazzling festive lights on houses across Nantwich and Crewe.
These images show the lengths homeowners go to as they enter the Christmas spirit.
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