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Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail has issued a warning to drivers after the latest incident at a level crossing in Nantwich.

A van crashed through the level crossing barriers on London Road yesterday (August 17).

August 18, 2022
Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

A level crossing and busy road in Nantwich were closed today after reports a vehicle crashed through the level crossing barriers.

The incident happened on the London Road level crossing at around 10am today (August 17).

August 17, 2022
The three wreaths on the war memorial with St Marys Nantwich in the background

Sixth name on Nantwich War Memorial misspelt, says family

Relatives of a former Nantwich soldier have come forward to say his name has also been misspelt on the Nantwich War Memorial.

Family of Thomas William Keany came forward after reading our story on the campaign by Mark Potts to get incorrect name spellings amended on the town square monument.

August 17, 2022
Man with mystery head injury sparks police appeal

Man with mystery head injury sparks police appeal

A man treated at Leighton Hospital for a mystery head injury has sparked a police investigation.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident in Crewe which left the 29-year-old victim was serious head injuries.

August 17, 2022
Arriva Cheshire bus drivers reject latest offer as strikes continue

Arriva Cheshire bus drivers reject latest offer as strikes continue

Bus drivers in Cheshire have rejected the latest Arriva North West pay offer and strikes are set to continue disrupting services.

The GMB Union says drivers took part in a ballot on a new pay offer believed to be around 9.6% pay rise.

August 16, 2022
Nantwich firm TIMCO makes business awards final

Nantwich firm TIMCO makes business awards final

Nantwich company TIMCO has made the finals of The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards.

The supplier of products for construction and industrial sectors will be a finalist in the Mid-Market Business category.

August 16, 2022
Community project ideas sought for Cheshire East Crowd scheme

Community project ideas sought for Cheshire East Crowd scheme

Cheshire East Council is calling out for community-led project ideas as part of its crowdfunding initiative, Cheshire East Crowd.

Working in partnership with civic crowdfunding platform Spacehive, Cheshire East Crowd aims to give local residents with an idea to improve their community a chance to gain funding.

August 16, 2022
Direct Access sets up “Calm Corner” for Nantwich Food Festival

Direct Access sets up “Calm Corner” for Nantwich Food Festival

Nantwich disability consultancy Direct Access is to stage a “Calm Corner” during the three-day Nantwich Food Festival next month.

The firm, which specialises in accessibility and inclusion for disabled people, will be providing a quiet space for disabled and overwhelmed festivalgoers in need of a safe space to relax.

August 15, 2022
Badly injured fox cub nursed to health by Nantwich RSPCA team

Badly injured fox cub nursed to health by Nantwich RSPCA team

A badly injured fox cub rescued from an industrial estate is making a good recovery under the care of Nantwich’s RSPCA centre.

The infant suffered a spinal injury, possibly after falling down an embankment, and was unable to stand on his back legs.

August 12, 2022
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Reaseheath, Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Reaseheath, Nantwich

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after crashing on a busy road in Nantwich today.

The accident happened shortly before 8am on the B5074 Main Road, close to the entrance to Reaseheath College.

August 12, 2022
Nantwich dad and son to climb Kilimanjaro for animal charities

Nantwich dad and son to climb Kilimanjaro for animal charities

A father and son from Nantwich have teamed up to tackle one of the world’s most iconic mountains in aid of animal charities.

Mervyn Bishop and his son Ryan, 26, will set out on their challenge in September, and hope to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro on Mervyn’s 50th birthday.

August 11, 2022
South Cheshire Chamber rallies support for Crewe GBR bid

South Cheshire Chamber rallies support for Crewe GBR bid

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is behind a final push to get residents backing Crewe’s bid to become home of the Great British Railways as the closing date for votes approaches.

The Chamber is rallying the support of all its business members and their employees and families to “Vote Crewe!” by the deadline of August 15.

August 11, 2022
Fire badly damages homes on Nantwich estate

Fire badly damages homes on Nantwich estate

Fire crews spent more than 17 hours at the scene of a house blaze in Nantwich.

The fire broke out yesterday (August 10) and around 3.20pm on Blossom Grove, on the Malbank Waters estate.

August 11, 2022