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Shropshire Union Canal collapse near Middlewich will cost £3 million

Shropshire Union Canal collapse near Middlewich will cost £3 million

Work has started on the next phase to repair the Shropshire Union Canal breach near Middlewich after a giant 12-metre deep hole was left in the canal bank.

Paddle gates on the locks, which allow water into the canal, had been left open by a member of the public which caused the canal to overflow.

September 7, 2018
Fish restaurant plans unveiled for historic Churches Mansion in Nantwich

Fish restaurant plans unveiled for historic Churches Mansion in Nantwich

Churches Mansion, one of Nantwich’s most historic buildings, could be turned in to an exclusive fish restaurant under news plans.

London-based firm KSH Fisheries Ltd have submitted proposals to turn Churches Mansion on Hospital Street into a “speciality fish restaurant” with a bar.

September 7, 2018
Colleagues pay tribute to Nantwich accountant who dies aged 42

Colleagues pay tribute to Nantwich accountant who dies aged 42

Colleagues have paid tribute to a Nantwich accountant who has died aged just 42.

Jonathan Curwen, co-director of Afford Bond Chartered Accountants, died of cancer after a brave battle, the firm said.

September 7, 2018
Cygnet’s lucky escape as Nantwich RSPCA staff remove 7cm hook

Cygnet’s lucky escape as Nantwich RSPCA staff remove 7cm hook

A cygnet who swallowed a large fishing hook has been saved by RSPCA staff in Nantwich.

And the incident has prompted the charity to urge anglers to take litter home with them.

September 6, 2018
Brine Leas headteacher Andrew Cliffe to retire this term

Brine Leas headteacher Andrew Cliffe to retire this term

Headteacher of Brine Leas Andrew Cliffe is to retire in December after 24 years at the Nantwich school.

He revealed his decision to parents and staff as pupils returned to the Audlem Road academy this week.

September 5, 2018
Family tribute to motorcyclist killed in A534 collision at Faddiley, Nantwich

Family tribute to motorcyclist killed in A534 collision at Faddiley, Nantwich

The family of a man who died following a collision in Faddiley near Nantwich have issued a tribute.

Alan Hough, 79, died on Thursday August 30 following a collision on the A534, Wrexham Road.

September 4, 2018
Every dog has its day in Richmond Village Nantwich scheme!

Every dog has its day in Richmond Village Nantwich scheme!

Care home residents in Nantwich are enjoying their doggy days after staff put out an appeal for pooches.

What started as a general request on Facebook to see if anyone could bring a dog into Richmond Village retirement centre for residents to spend time with, has become a runaway success.

September 4, 2018
South Cheshire health chief issues advice amid rise in teenage depression

South Cheshire health chief issues advice amid rise in teenage depression

A South Cheshire health expert has issued advice on how to spot depression in teenagers as thousands return to school and college this week.

Dr Nichola Bishop, of NHS South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, spoke out after latest research shows almost one in four young people will experience depression before they are 19.

September 3, 2018
Man found with £900 drugs in underpants in Willaston is jailed

Man found with £900 drugs in underpants in Willaston is jailed

A man found in a taxi in Willaston near Nantwich with £900 worth of Class A drugs in his underpants, has been jailed.

Lee Marr, 29, from Liverpool, appeared at Chester Crown Court where he was jailed for more than five years after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

September 3, 2018
Orphaned seal pup at RSPCA Stapeley Grange marks start of ‘seal season’

Orphaned seal pup at RSPCA Stapeley Grange marks start of ‘seal season’

An orphaned seal pup has arrived at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich, marking the start of the ‘seal season’ for the centre.

The common seal pup, nicknamed Godfrey, arrived at the animal charity’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre after being rescued from a beach in Cumbria.

September 2, 2018
Family’s fundraising Sandstone Trail in memory of Nantwich lecturer

Family’s fundraising Sandstone Trail in memory of Nantwich lecturer

Three generations of the same family tackled the 34-mile Sandstone Trail in memory of a Nantwich lecturer who died from dementia aged just 69.

Simon Goodwin’s family were joined by friends and dogs on the two-day walk in August to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

September 2, 2018
Thousands enjoy the sun at Nantwich Food Festival

Thousands enjoy the sun at Nantwich Food Festival

Thousands of people have packed in to Nantwich town centre over the last 24 hours to enjoy the annual Nantwich Food Festival.

The sun has certainly shone on the event’s organisers as the warm weather has produced bumper crowds for the popular three-day festival.

September 1, 2018
Motorbike rider dies in A534 collision with van at Faddiley

Motorbike rider dies in A534 collision with van at Faddiley

A motorbike rider has been killed after a collision on the A534 at Faddiley newt Nantwich.

The 79-year-old died after the crash with a transit van last night (August 30) at 5pm.

August 31, 2018