Fire crews tackle house blaze on Bowyer Avenue in Nantwich
Fire crews tackled a house blaze in Nantwich after residents managed to scramble clear.
The incident happened on Bowyer Avenue, near the Barony, at around 1.30pm today (October 13).
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Hundreds of youngsters enjoy Brine Leas School ‘Activity Day’
Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors to 250 pupils from years 5 and 6 throughout Crewe and Nantwich for its annual ‘Activity Day’.
Youngsters opted for a range of practical activities – from making chocolate creatures to ceramic animals, to developing CSI skills in the laboratory, to designing, making and launching their own rockets.
Nantwich Ambulance First Responders shortlisted for Community Hero awards
Nantwich’s two Ambulance First Responders have been shortlisted in the national 2017 Community Hero awards.
Gavin Palin and Max Kelly were stunned when they discovered they had been nominated for the award.
Secretary of State backs CEC Local Plan over Gorsty Hill development
The Secretary of State has backed Cheshire East Council’s Local Plan and dismissed a developer’s appeal to build 900 homes on a golf course.
The controversial scheme was for a mixed-use development including up to 900 new homes on the former Gorsty Hill golf course, near Crewe.
Nantwich Primary Academy celebrates new Early Years outdoor facility
Pupils, staff, governors and visitors at Nantwich Primary Academy have celebrated the opening of a new Early Years outdoor area.
They were joined by Cllr Penny Butterill, Mayor of Nantwich, who cut the ribbon at the grand opening at the school.
Firms rally to help Hough youngster Lewis fighting rare leukaemia
A charity ball is being planned to help the family of battling youngster Lewis Crossley in his fight against a rare cancer.
Lewis, of Hough, near Shavington, was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and has undergone challenging treatments including multiple courses of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
Washed up seal pup named Jon Snow recovers at Nantwich RSPCA centre
A ten-day-old seal pup is being looked after by RSPCA staff in Nantwich after being rescued from a beach.
The orphaned pup, named Jon Snow after the Game of Thrones character, was found alone and hungry by walkers in North Wales.
Unlicensed taxi driver nabbed in Nantwich by dashcam footage
A Nantwich taxi driver helped to capture an unlicensed operator by catching him in the act on his dashcam footage.
Javeed Iqbal was plying for trade on a Hackney Carriage stand in Swine Market, Nantwich.
Mayors join Macmillan Coffee Morning at Nantwich bowling club
Cheshire East Mayor Arthur Moran joined residents to enjoy a cuppa as part of a fund-raising Macmillan Coffee Morning.
Cllr Moran, who represents Nantwich North and West, was invited along with the event at Park Road Bowling Club in Nantwich.
KAPOW! Superhero challenge raises thousands for St Luke’s Hospice
By Jonathan White
A KAPOW! superhero obstacle challenge at South Cheshire College helped raise thousands of pounds for St Luke’s Hospice.
The 3km-long course included eight giant inflatable obstacles, a travelator and plenty of bubbles!
Swan attacked by dog on River Weaver died, RSPCA confirms
A swan rescued from the River Weaver in Nantwich after being attacked by a dog, has died.
The bird was rescued by RSPCA and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service officers off Manor Road North on Saturday afternoon (September 30).
Aqueduct Marina raises more than £17,000 in six years
Staff and visitors at Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina have raised more than £17,000 for local causes in six years.
And moorers at the marina have helped the venue raise £5,167.77 for their chosen charity of 2017 – Anne’s Wish Family Fund.
Fire crews rescue swan after dog attack in Nantwich
Fire crews rescued a swan from a river in Nantwich after it had been attacked by a dog.
The incident happened at the River Weaver off Manor Road North, Nantwich.
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