Car fire and explosion rocks Welsh Row in Nantwich
A car which exploded and burst into flames on a Nantwich car park could be suspicious, police said. The fire and blast happened on the rough ground car park on St Anne’s Lane, off Welsh Row.
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Parish council drops barrister plan for Muller Homes Nantwich inquiry
Parish councillors fighting the proposed Muller Homes “Nantwich South” development, have ditched plans to employ a barrister at a public inquiry. Stapeley Parish Council said it has made the decision on “the advice of its legal adviser”, but refused to clarify those reasons.
Angry driver and police hunt van after non-stop smash in Nantwich
A young driver revealed how he was shunted into a roundabout on a busy Nantwich road by a van which failed to stop. Lewis Theobald’s car was written off in the incident at the A51 roundabout near Reaseheath College, Nantwich.
Nantwich students work with BBC presenter’s rare breed ponies
Two rare breed ponies are helping Nantwich college students understand how the equine mind works. Exmoor ponies Yasmin and Yohan, both 19 months old, are being handled and trained by animal management students at Reaseheath College.
Rare Lucie Rie vase could fetch £1,500 at Nantwich auction
A Lucie Rie vase bought from the famed studio potter over tea and cake, could sell for up to £1,500 in a Nantwich auction. The vase is one of many items due under the hammer at Peter Wilson auctioneers on Market Street.
Workers raise £3,000 in a week for Leighton Hospital neonatal unit
Lifestyle Services Group workers have raised £3,000 in one week for the special care baby unit at Leighton Hospital. The employees at the South Cheshire company took part in a five-day charity challenge in aid of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, One in Eleven.
Picture update: Storm blows trees down across Nantwich
These are some of the pictures sent in by readers as strong winds caused havoc across Crewe and Nantwich today. Trees were brought crashing down across many main routes around Nantwich, causing severe delays and diversions.
Hurricane-force winds cause road and rail chaos across Nantwich and Crewe
Hurricane-force winds are bringing chaos across South Cheshire with roads and railways blocked, buildings damaged, and “danger to life” warnings issued. Trees have blown over on several routes around Nantwich and Crewe station has been evacuated after part of the roof blew off.
Nantwich faces flood and traffic problems with more housing, council told
Nantwich town could face major flooding problems like those in the south if more developments take place near the River Weaver. That was the warning from Nantwich Mayor Cllr John Lewis after outline planning permission for the 1,100-homes Kingsley Fields plan was approved.
Nantwich Litter Group targets Queen’s Drive and Millstone Lane
Nantwich Litter Group got the New Year underway with two successful group picks. Dozens of volunteers turned out for each event and collected scores of bags of litter filled for collection by Cheshire East’s Streetscape.
Budding Nantwich writers invited to new Crewe Library workshop
A new Novella Creative Writers Workshop is to be staged at Crewe Library on Tuesday February 18. Crewe Library will be hosting the workshop run by Robert Graham between 10.30am-12pm.
Cheshire Police’s new Chief Constable unveiled
A senior Metropolitan Police officer is to be the new Chief Constable for Cheshire Police. Simon Bryne was selected after a long process to replace Dave Whatton, who is retiring.
Councillors’ fears over licence plans for Shakespeare pub in Nantwich
Nantwich councillors are to raise concerns over plans to re-open a town pub which wants to serve until 2.3oam. They heard how owners want to re-open the former Shakespeare pub in Beam Street, which has been closed for several months.
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