Storm Christoph threw plenty at South Cheshire over the past 24 hours as the area woke to flooding and road closures.
Heavy rain turned to heavy snow last night, leaving much of the region under a blanket of the white stuff when residents woke today.
A flood warning has now been issued for Nantwich and the River Weaver at Shrewbridge Lodge.
The Environment Agency has upgraded its initial Flood Alert to the more serious Warning due to very high river levels of the Weaver through the town.
By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre’ has been cancelled by the Covid pandemic, organisers have confirmed.
The Holly Holy Day annual event normally takes place on the final weekend of January, and is one of the biggest one-day events in the town.
Cheshire East Council’s waste reduction volunteer programme has seen a surge of new recruits signing up to play their part in improving the local environment.
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, volunteers from across the borough have come forward to join the programme.
Councillors could be forced to remove town centre benches in Nantwich amid fears too many people are not following Covid lockdown guidelines.
The concerns were discussed tonight (January 14) by Nantwich Town Council, after residents and traders raised fears about lack of social distancing.
Two cats have been found dumped in a remote layby on a closed road near Nantwich, RSPCS officials said.
Animal rescuer inspector Jenny Bethel said it was lucky she found the hungry cats, who are such good friends they have been named Ross and Chandler.
Villagers in Bunbury, Wrenbury and Audlem are to benefit from nearly £1.3m Rural Mobility Fund to improve links to the south west of Nantwich.
Cheshire East Council says the Government funding will boost public transport service where it is currently very limited.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Residents with non-visible disabilities are treated the same as those with visible conditions when it comes to blue badge applications, according to Cheshire East Council.
The council has defended its record on the parking permits after a BBC investigation shows a disparity in approval ratings between those with non-visible and visible conditions.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
A war of words has emerged after an Cheshire East Independent councillor says she is “recruiting candidates” for the authority’s next election in 2023.
Cllr Suzie Akers Smith, the borough’s cycling and walking champion, claims she is “starting so early” with her election preparations following a farcical debate over 20mph speed restrictions last month.
By Jonathan White
Talented South Cheshire photographers have been showing off their skills in Queens Park in Crewe.
Several photographers have turned their focus to the abundance of wildlife in the park.
Nantwich residents can air their views on local transport and parking plans unveiled for the town.
The consultations, which end on 31 January, seek the views of people, communities, elected members and other stakeholders.
By Hannah Youds
The leader of a Nantwich litter picking group says scenes like these are becoming all too common.
And mounting debris and rubbish dumped by people has prompted Nantwich Litter action to issue a plea for help – despite already having 106 members.
Nantwich Civic Centre is being turned into the main vaccination hub for the town.
The venue’s main hall on Market Street is being taken over by NHS ready to start the mass vaccination rollout programme.
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