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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Councillors call for more action against illegal gypsy and traveller sites
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors call for more to be done in battle against illegal gypsy and traveller sites across Nantwich and Crewe.
Members of Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board gave thumbs up for consultation to begin on the next phase of the local plan.
A534 road closure near Nantwich after HGV overturns
The busy A534 between Nantwich and Wrexham is closed for emergency resurfacing after an HGV overturned spilling diesel.
It happened between the A49 and A41 close to Bickerton Poacher pub.
Police appeal after thieves ransack Audlem home
Thieves ransacked a house near Audlem, stealing cash and jewellery.
The raid happened Sometime between August 18 and 23 when offenders forced entry into an address on Mill Lane in Corbrook, near Audlem.
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