Burst water main causes chaos in Nantwich town centre
A burst water main flooded Beam Street in Nantwich, causing chaos for drivers and shoppers.
The incident happened at around 8am today on Beam Street, close to the Oatmarket and Swinemarket area.
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Nantwich man flies out to help hurricane victims on British Virgin Islands
A Nantwich man has teamed up with a charity to help the hurricane-hit communities of the British Virgin Islands.
Danny Roberts, 35, was flown out to the Caribbean with Team Rubicon UK as they provide relief to thousands of people.
A500 dual carriageway plan unveiled for public consultation
Plans are now being unveiled to dual the final stretch of the A500 between Shavington bypass and the M6.
Cheshire East Council is to launch a public consultation on the proposals which will involve widening the current single carriageway stretch between the roundabout at the B5472 and the new dual carriageway section near the M6, junction 16.
Anger as thieves swipe historic war memorial plaques from Bunbury church
Angry villagers have appealed for help after heartless thieves stole historic war memorial plaques from a church in Bunbury near Nantwich.
Police say the brass plaques were prised off the gates outside St Boniface Church last weekend.
Police probe into Cheshire East Council air data and school grant allegations
Police are investigating allegations into Cheshire East Council’s air quality data and a public funds grant made to Berkeley Academy in Wistaston, the authority confirmed today.
Recent reports revealed air quality data between 2012 and 2014 was ‘deliberately and systematically manipulated’ to suggest it was better than it actually was at around 40 of its testing sites, including in Nantwich and Crewe.
Nantwich college student helps film Bentley Motors spec advert
Two South Cheshire College students were in the driving seat when they helped a production team working on a Bentley Motors spec advert.
Felicity Davies, 18, from Nantwich, and Amelia Sanlon, from Northwich, worked with professional company David Ellison Films for their work experience.
Anger over Cheshire badger cull plan unveiled by Government
Wildlife campaign groups have criticised Government plans for a badger cull in Cheshire.
Ministers have granted a licence for the culling of badgers which some blame for the spread of diseases like TB among farming livestock.
Hibberts solicitors in Nantwich get dirty to help raise charity funds
Fifteen fundraisers from Nantwich-based Hibberts Solicitors donned their trainers to take part in the challenging Tough Mudder event at Cholmondeley Castle.
The group splashed through trenches and climbed over walls in a bid to raise money for Crewe charity, Autism Networks which is close to the heart for a member of staff who has been volunteering there for years.
Headteachers and council chiefs ‘cautious’ over latest Government schools funding plan
Council chiefs and headteachers in South Cheshire have given a cautious welcome to latest Government plans for schools funding.
Education Secretary Justine Greening unveiled the latest national funding formula plan this week.
Nantwich Camera Club exhibition launches at museum
The 2017 Nantwich Camera Club Photographic Exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum.
It features recent work from members of the successful club in the Millennium Gallery.
Daughter’s moving tribute to Nantwich pensioner who died in A534 crash
The grieving daughter of a popular Nantwich pensioner has paid tribute after she died in a road accident on the A534.
Beryl Hilton, 84, was a passenger in a car which collided with a lorry on Nantwich Road, near the Old Manor pub.
Police issue Storm Aileen warning to Crewe and Nantwich residents
Nantwich and Crewe residents are being warned to be prepared as Storm Aileen is set to sweep through Cheshire tonight (Sept 12)
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for Cheshire, with forecasters predicting winds of up to 75mph.
Cheshire East Council chiefs seek stronger powers to tackle dog fouling
Council chiefs are seeking stronger powers to tackle dog fouling which plagues the streets and open spaces of Nantwich and Crewe.
Cheshire East Council wants to impose a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on all its public spaces.
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