Cheshire Wildlife Trust to bring beavers back after 400 years
Cheshire Wildlife Trust are to reintroduce beavers back to Cheshire after 400 years.
Beavers are native to Cheshire but they became extinct in England in the 16th century.
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RSPCA respond to 2,000 incidents in Cheshire during lockdown
RSPCA key workers have responded to 100,000 incidents during lockdown – including more than 2,000 in Cheshire.
The animal welfare charity’s frontline officers, animal carers and vets have rescued, treated and cared for animals in need since the country went into lockdown on March 23.
Nantwich Museum unveils plan to upgrade Main Gallery
Nantwich Museum has unveiled ambitious plans to update its Main Gallery.
The Cheese and Dairy Room was updated in 2017 and the Cheshire Civil War Centre Gallery opened in 2019 at the Pillory Street venue.
Cash payments for Nantwich car parks to be reintroduced on August 17
Cheshire East Council is to re-introduce cash payments at its car parks from Monday August 17.
The move comes amid mounting anger from residents and local businesses in Nantwich ever since charges were brought back in June after a temporary lockdown suspension.
MP vows to fight Muller scheme expansion after Stapeley appeal ruling
The MP for Crewe & Nantwich has vowed to fight any attempt to expand a controversial development in Nantwich given the go ahead by the Government.
Dr Kieran Mullan said he was “very disappointed” that Cheshire East Council will not appeal the Secretary of State’s decision to allow Muller Properties to build 189 homes on land in Stapeley.
Thunderstorms create spectacular lightning show above Nantwich
Nantwich residents were treated to a rare spectacular lightning show as a huge thunderstorm rocked the skies above the town.
These incredible images taken by Paul Compton capture lightning strikes above the rooftops of some Nantwich homes.
Reaseheath College graduate helps shape future of Chester Zoo
A Zoo Management graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has been appointed Vice Chair of Chester Zoo’s new Youth Board.
Felix Rowan-Young and fellow board members, selected for their enthusiasm and dedication, will help shape the future direction of the famous zoo and develop its appeal to teenagers and young adults.
Cheshire East Council unveils nine new walking/cycling schemes
Cheshire East Council has unveiled its first nine walking and cycling schemes to boost Covid-19 recovery – but none are in Nantwich.
The schemes are the first active travel projects to support the borough through the pandemic.
South Cheshire couple in hospital after e-cigarette sparks house fire
A South Cheshire couple ended up in hospital after a fire in their home was sparked by a charging e-cigarette.
Jennifer Brown, 35, and Scot Washington, 34, suffered smoke inhalation after managing to extinguish the fire in an upstairs bedroom in their house in Crewe.
Tributes to Nantwich market trader who retires after 30 years
Tributes have been paid to a Nantwich Market trader who has called it a day after 30 years working at the market.
Mary Faulkner has run a knitting stall in the market hall in the town since 1987.
Cheshire East Council will NOT appeal Sec of State decision to allow Muller scheme in Nantwich
Cheshire East Council will NOT appeal a controversial decision by the Secretary of State to allow a massive housing development in Stapeley, Nantwich.
It means Muller Properties are now allowed to build phase one of their proposed “Nantwich South” development.
M&Co store in Nantwich saved in company restructure
M&Co’s store in Nantwich is one of more than 200 to be saved following a financial restructure aimed at preserving more than 2,200 jobs.
The company, which has had a presence in the town for over 25 years, appointed administrators in April as the coronavirus outbreak forced the closure of most UK retailers for almost four months.
Free cycling training for children launched by Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council is offering free training to children looking to increase their confidence cycling on roads.
The sessions – which will run for two weeks at Cumberland Arena in Crewe and Macclesfield Leisure Centre on Priory Lane – start on Monday August 17.
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