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Man’s body found in hunt for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

The body of a man believed to be missing pensioner Roy Tomlinson has been found in the outbuilding of a house in Wellington Road, Nantwich.

Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene at around 10.50am today (February 2) – a week after the 83-year-old went missing from Brookfield House care home.

February 2, 2016
Showpeople’s bid for Hack Green site in Nantwich to go before appeal

Showpeople’s bid for Hack Green site in Nantwich to go before appeal

Residents fighting plans to turn the former RAF Hack Green camp in Nantwich into a site for travelling Showpeople will see the proposals put before an appeal hearing next week.

The original application to convert the site next to a quiet residential area off Coole Lane as submitted nearly two years ago.

February 1, 2016
Council tax to rise by 3.75% for Nantwich householders

Council tax to rise by 3.75% for Nantwich householders

Nantwich householders face a Council Tax of 3.75 per cent as Cheshire East bid to raise cash for “frontline services”.

Councillors say the rise is “to be regretted” but claim it is needed to fund services for the vulnerable, elderly and young.

February 1, 2016
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Police want car cameras in search for Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police are calling on Nantwich drivers with dashboard cameras to come forward in a bid to trace missing Roy Tomlinson.

Dozens of police officers and search and rescue volunteers are continuing to search for the 83-year-old, who has dementia.

February 1, 2016
Nantwich Signal Box is moved to new home in Crewe

Nantwich Signal Box is moved to new home in Crewe

Nantwich Signal Box has finally been moved and relocated to a new home in Crewe after a 12-month battle to save it.

A team of engineers worked from 1am to 3.30am moving the landmark from next to the Wellington Road level crossings.

January 31, 2016
Leighton Hospital chairman made Deputy Lieutenant if Cheshire

Leighton Hospital chairman made Deputy Lieutenant if Cheshire

Leighton Hospital’s trust chairman Dennis Dunn has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire.

Mr Dunn has been chairman at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since 2014.

January 31, 2016
Rare Barry Lomax porcelain collection on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare Barry Lomax porcelain collection on sale at Nantwich auction

Nantwich auctioneers Peter Wilson will sell a Barry Lomax Collection of Early English Porcelain at their next auction.

The February 18 fine art sale is expected to attract international attention.

January 30, 2016
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Family issue plea to find missing Nantwich man Roy Tomlinson

The family of a missing Nantwich man with dementia have made an emotional appeal for his return.

Richard Tomlinson and Kate Tomlinson, son and granddaughter of 83-year-old Roy Tomlinson, have issued a statement as the search for him continues.

January 29, 2016
Brine Leas School careers convention is big success

Brine Leas School careers convention is big success

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors for a major careers convention to help students focus on their futures.

Representatives from commerce, industry and both Further and Higher Education attend the Audlem Road school’s annual Careers Convention.

January 27, 2016
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Dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson disappeared from Nantwich care home

Missing dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson disappeared from a privately-run Nantwich care home, it has emerged.

The 83-year-old walked out of Brookfield House private residential home at 5pm yesterday – and has not been seen since.

January 27, 2016
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Residents join with police in search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police divers are searching Nantwich lake today as dozens of residents joined search and rescue teams to help find missing dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson.

The 83-year-old was reported missing in the Shrewbridge Road area of Nantwich.

January 27, 2016
Nantwich Oxfam shop staff donated 100 bird books

Nantwich Oxfam shop staff donated 100 bird books

Staff at a charity shop in Nantwich are getting in a flap – over a donation of 100 bird books!

Volunteers were stunned when a single donor winged in to the Oxfam Bookshop on Pepper Street.

January 26, 2016
Police search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police are appealing for help to find an elderly Nantwich man suffering dementia who has gone missing.

Roy Tomlinson, 82, was reported missing shortly before 5pm today (January 26) from the Shrewbridge Road area of Nantwich.

January 26, 2016