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Snugburys celebrates Beatrix Potter with new rabbit sculpture

Snugburys celebrates Beatrix Potter with new rabbit sculpture

Staff at Nantwich ice cream makers Snugburys are celebrating 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter – with this giant straw rabbit!

Potter was one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors, with Peter Rabbit one of her most famous characters.

August 6, 2016
Man rescued by fire crews from River Weaver in Nantwich

Man rescued by fire crews from River Weaver in Nantwich

A man has been pulled from the River Weaver in Nantwich by fire crews.

The incident happened by the bridge where Welsh Row meets Waterlode at around 7am today (August 6).

August 6, 2016
Warning for Nantwich elderly as phone scam hits Cheshire

Warning for Nantwich elderly as phone scam hits Cheshire

Nantwich families and neighbours of elderly residents are being warned of a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as internet providers.

A man has contacted several victims in Crewe, Chester, Warrington and Runcorn to tell them their modem was not compatible with their computer and the customer was owed £200.

August 5, 2016
Car ploughs into garage on Nantwich street

Car ploughs into garage on Nantwich street

A car ploughed into a garage in Nantwich after the driver lost control.

The accident happened on Meeanee Drive, just off Queens Drive, at around 10.40am today.

August 4, 2016
South Cheshire College restaurant celebrates AA Rosette

South Cheshire College restaurant celebrates AA Rosette

Staff and students at South Cheshire College’s Academy restaurant and deli have scooped an AA Rosette award.

The venue has been awarded a highly commended AA College Rosette and named a Centre of Excellence for Service.

August 4, 2016
Gas leak scare for the Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

Gas leak scare for the Cheshire Cat in Nantwich

A gas leak scare forced staff to evacuate the Cheshire Cat in Nantwich.

Fire crews were called out after reports a cylinder was giving off carbon dioxide in the basement of the well-known restaurant and bar in Welsh Row.

August 4, 2016
Tribal art sale in Nantwich attracts global buyers

Tribal art sale in Nantwich attracts global buyers

Tribal art auctions in Nantwich are attracting buyers from around the globe.

And Peter Wilson auctioneer Chris Large believes a huge single owner collection being sold is putting Nantwich on the map.

August 3, 2016
Nantwich Besieged exhibition proves hit for town visitors

Nantwich Besieged exhibition proves hit for town visitors

The new “Nantwich Besieged” exhibition at Nantwich Museum is proving a popular attraction for visitors.

The exhibition recalls the impact of the English Civil War in the locality.

August 2, 2016
Arsonists torch motorbike on Nantwich street

Arsonists torch motorbike on Nantwich street

Police are hunting arsonists who torched a motorbike in a quiet Nantwich street.

The incident happened on Birchwood Drive, Nantwich at around 3am today (August 1).

August 1, 2016
Nantwich girl braves the shave to raise money for cancer

Nantwich girl braves the shave to raise money for cancer

A young Nantwich girl has had her lovely locks shaved off to help raise money for Cancer sufferers.

Big-hearted Chloe Marvell’s decision to ‘brave the shave’ has netted almost £600 for Macmillan Cancer Support so far.

August 1, 2016
AJ and Chloe dancing

Young dancers from Nantwich to star on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing

Two award-winning young dancers from Nantwich area will be joining the new series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

British and European Youth Latin and Ballroom Champions AJ Pritchard and Chloe Hewitt will be the youngest ever professional dancers to appear on the show.

July 30, 2016
Four men charged with Nantwich jewellery shop raid

Four men charged with Nantwich jewellery shop raid

Police have charged four men with robbery following an investigation into a raid at a Nantwich jewellery shop.

Offenders wearing balaclavas forced a hole in the window of Moody’s shop on Pillory Street on Wednesday (July 27).

July 29, 2016
Police appeal for dashcam footage after Nantwich jewellery raid

Police appeal for dashcam footage after Nantwich jewellery raid

Police probing a jewellery shop raid in Nantwich are appealing to motorists for dashcam footage.

Offenders wearing balaclavas forced a hole in the window of Moody’s jewellery shop on Pillory Street in Nantwich and stole a number of watches.

July 28, 2016