Police are warning drivers in South Cheshire after heavy rain from Storm Bert combined with thawing snow and ice have brought flooding to many routes.
Some rural routes like Wrinehill Road in Wybunbury (pictured) are barely passable and police are advising drivers not to risk driving through flood waters.
By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square last night to enjoy the annual ‘Nantwich Christmas Light Switch-On’.
Presenters from local community radio station The Cat compered the event, which was organised by Nantwich Town Council.
Police in Nantwich are renewing appeals for help in tracing Alex Fitzpatrick, who is wanted in connection to assault offences.
Fitzpatrick, 28, from Nantwich, is described as white, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is of slim build and 5ft 8ins tall.
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The RSPCA has launched an appeal after a dead dog was found on the playing field of Malbank School in Nantwich.
The grim discovery of an emaciated, female mastiff was made by a local man walking along a nearby footpath.
Proceeds from a “Taste of Cheshire” gin and cheese evening at The Black Lion in Nantwich have been served up to two worthy causes in the town.
The charity event raised £500 which was split between Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group and the Rotary Club of Nantwich.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Tenants living in substandard housing are urged to contact their landlord in writing before approaching the council so there is evidence to help with any enforcement action.
A report to Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board said there are clear links between poor housing conditions and health.
Tributes have been paid to a former Nantwich Town Councillor and Mayoress who has died.
Carole Thomas died suddenly but peacefully at her home aged 86.
A lorry driver was injured after his truck collided with power lines in Acton, Nantwich, today.
The incident happened around 7am at the junction of the A534 and A51, known as the Bluestone Lights junction.
Farmers in South Cheshire gathered in Nantwich today to protest against the Government’s plans to impose Inheritance Tax on some family farms.
While thousands travelled for a major demonstration in central London, local ones protested on Sainsbury’s roundabout on Middlewich Road in Nantwich.
Residents across Nantwich and surrounding villages are being urged to check online for planned changes to bin collections during the festive period.
The council says it is no longer using stickers on bins to provide information due to cost-cutting.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says it is taking a hard line with care providers who hike up their prices above cost increases meaning some residents may have to move homes.
The council’s adult services directorate is forecasting a £20 million overspend at the end of this financial year.
By Jonathan White
Residents of Nantwich and surrounding villages have woken to a picturesque winter wonderland today.
Snowfall throughout Monday night and Tuesday morning has blanketed the area in a crisp layer of white.
A motorcyclist caught speeding up to 134 mph on rural roads near Nantwich has been banned from driving for two years and given a suspended jail sentence.
Martyn Billings was riding his BMW S1000RR motorbike along the A534 at Bulkeley in convoy with another rider at the time.
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