Woman rescued after falling into River Weaver in Nantwich
Emergency services rescued a woman who had fallen into the River Weaver in Nantwich in the early hours today (November 16).
The incident happened at around 4am on Waterlode.
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Police attend flood incidents in and around Nantwich
Police are dealing with a number of flooded road incidents after 24 hours of heavy rain hit the area.
Storm Claudia dumped several inches of rain across South Cheshire yesterday and in early hours of today.
“Business as usual” for Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner
The Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner said today it was “business as usual” despite an announcement that all Crime Commissioners will be scrapped from 2028.
The Government revealed the plan yesterday which is says was a “failed experiment” and would save £100 million.
Nantwich medical technician fears end of road in blue lights battle
Nantwich’s medical emergency technician fears he has come to the end of his battle to have his ability to respond on blue lights restored.
Gavin Palin told town councillors he has reached a stalemate in his fight with North West Ambulance Service, who withdrew his ability to respond to emergencies under blue lights.
Leighton Hospital chiefs warn of disruption by doctors industrial action
Leighton Hospital bosses today warned patients of “significant disruption” when resident doctors begin five days’ of industrial action tomorrow (November 14th).
The action was announced by the British Medical Association (BMA) and is due to last until Wednesday November 19th.
Wych-Malbank Rotary raises more than £7,000 for two charities
Wych-Malbank (Nantwich) Rotary Club has marked its seventh anniversary at a “Big Birthday Bash” at Richmond Village Nantwich.
And at the event it emerged big-hearted members had raised £7,640 for two local charities this year – St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice and The Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group.
Van blaze drama outside popular pub in Wrenbury
A van went up in flames outside a popular country pub in Wrenbury, Nantwich.
Cheshire East admits facing £8.86 million overspend in children’s services
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is forecasting an overspend of £8.86 million in children’s services because of soaring placement costs and because it set ‘unrealistic savings’ in the budget.
Finance officer Diane Green told the children and families committee: “Although numbers of children in care are reducing, the cost of placements in 2025/26 has continued to increase, creating an unbudgeted pressure.”
Nantwich wins Gold in North West in Bloom Awards
Hard-working volunteers for Nantwich In Bloom are celebrating after the town scooped GOLD in the North West in Bloom awards.
Judges praised the town once more and all the helpers who work to bring colour to the town.
Nantwich Town Council backs scheme to tackle allotment flooding
Volunteers behind a scheme to resolve flooding on a Nantwich allotment site have received extra backing from town councillors.
The Brookfield Allotment Association team has already completed some work on a project to improve the site and attract more tenants.
Nantwich Museum boosted by donation from developer
Nantwich Museum has received a £500 donation to help support its work to preserve and celebrate the town’s unique history.
The funds from David Wilson will go towards the day-to-day running costs of the Pillory Street venue, which has been open for more than 40 years.
MP backs Nantwich parent amid concerns over secondary school places
Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has thrown his support behind a Nantwich dad who highlighted the growing fears over secondary school capacity in the town.
We revealed how dad Sol Flamberg was unable to get his daughter into Brine Leas despite his sone getting a place and living just 150 yards from the school.
Thousands attend Nantwich Remembrance Sunday service
Huge crowds packed Nantwich town centre today to pay tribute to the fallen at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service.
Services taking place up and down the country commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
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