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Hundreds of Nantwich homes affected by burst water main

Hundreds of Nantwich homes affected by burst water main

Hundreds of homes in Nantwich were left without water today after a burst water main caused problems.

United Utilities say the burst has been located in pipes at the Audlem Road-Park Road junction in Nantwich.

August 18, 2014
Man charged with attempted murder over Crewe town centre stabbings

Man charged with attempted murder over Crewe town centre stabbings

A man is due to appear in court today (August 18) charged with two counts of attempted murder following stabbings in Crewe town centre.

Matthew Bullows, 29, of West Street area in Crewe, will appear at South Cheshire Magistrates.

August 18, 2014
Police continue to quiz Crewe man after town centre stabbings

Police continue to quiz Crewe man after town centre stabbings

A man arrested in connection with two stabbings in Crewe town centre is still being questioned in custody, police say.

Horrified shoppers watched as two people suffered knife wounds in the incidents at WHSmiths and Asda in the Victoria Centre, Crewe.

August 17, 2014
Two people stabbed and man arrested in Crewe town centre attacks

Two people stabbed and man arrested in Crewe town centre attacks

Two people have been attacked and stabbed in front of stunned shoppers in Crewe town centre today, police have confirmed.

One man has been arrested and dozens of officers have cordoned off a large area of the town.

August 16, 2014
Young volunteers raise money for Nantwich children with autism

Young volunteers raise money for Nantwich children with autism

Young volunteers have been raising vital cash to help Nantwich and Crewe children with autism.

The Crewe Alexandra National Citizen Service (NCS) team is completing a Social Action project in Crewe.

August 15, 2014
Malbank Sixth Form celebrates Nantwich student A level success

Malbank Sixth Form celebrates Nantwich student A level success

Students from Malbank Sixth Form College in Nantwich will be going to some of the most prestigious universities in the UK and abroad.

A level results across the curriculum brought tears of joy and excitement for students and parents today (August 14).

August 14, 2014
Police hunt robber after young woman attacked in Nantwich

Police hunt robber after young woman attacked in Nantwich

A young woman was attacked and robbed as she walked alone near Nantwich Lake, police have revealed.

The victim was walking on a path between Waterlode and the bridge near the lake off Shrewbridge Road when it happened.

August 14, 2014
Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate amazing A level results

Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate amazing A level results

Hundreds of pupils across Nantwich were celebrating another set of amazing A level results today.

And it was another record-breaking year for Brine Leas Sixth Form (BL6) students.

August 14, 2014
New cancer hospital roadshow to visit Nantwich

New cancer hospital roadshow to visit Nantwich

People in Nantwich can have their say on plans to transform cancer care in Cheshire.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust – which provides specialist cancer care across Cheshire and Merseyside – wants to develop a major new cancer hospital in Liverpool.

August 14, 2014
Brookfield Allotments stage open day in Nantwich

Brookfield Allotments stage open day in Nantwich

Allotment holders and residents turned out in force to the Brookfield Allotments annual Open Day in Nantwich.

Members of the public were given a guided tour of the site next to Brookfield Park, and an auction was held for the produce on offer.

August 13, 2014
Cheshire men targeted by webcam sex scam, police warn

Cheshire men targeted by webcam sex scam, police warn

Cheshire Police are warning internet users to be on their guard over a webcam sex scam which targets men.

Scammers posing as women are approaching male internet users online, encouraging them to engage in sexual activity over a webcam.

August 13, 2014
Comedy star Michael McIntyre to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Comedy star Michael McIntyre to perform live at Crewe Lyceum

Comedy star Michael McIntyre is to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre in October.

In a massive coup for the venue, McIntyre has chosen the Lyceum for a work-in-progress show before his hotly anticipated new “Happy & Glorious” tour in 2015.

August 12, 2014
RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA probe “sickening” dog attacks on swans at Nantwich Lake

RSPCA officers are investigating claims dog owners are encouraging animals to attack swans and cygnets at Nantwich Lake.

And they say they are “sickened” after receiving reports from a number of witnesses who have seen the attacks.

August 12, 2014