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New Nantwich youth club key in tackling “generation isolation” says report

New Nantwich youth club key in tackling “generation isolation” says report

The new Nantwich Youth and Community Centre is key for the community in tackling “generation isolation”, a new report shows.

The NYCC was officially opened on Birchin Lane in Nantwich earlier this month, marking 18 months of hard work by the community.

November 26, 2024
Hospital trust earns Government honour for its support of Armed Forces

Hospital trust earns Government honour for its support of Armed Forces

The trust running Leighton Hospital has received a top national honour for its work supporting serving and former members of the Armed Forces.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust claimed a prestigious Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence “Employer Recognition Scheme”.

November 26, 2024
Three Wrens Gin raises more than £2,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Wrens Gin raises more than £2,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Wrens Gin in Nantwich is the toast of St Luke’s Hospice after raising more than £2,000 through sales of their limited edition, Pepper Street Gin!

The company, which opened a new bar The Next on Pepper Street earlier this year, donated £5 from each bottle sold.

November 26, 2024
18 new homes on country estate near Nantwich set for go ahead

18 new homes on country estate near Nantwich set for go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An 18-home development looks set to be approved on land at a country estate near Nantwich which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings over the next decade.

Outline permission for a 112-home scheme on 12 sites at Doddington Estate, off the A51 at Bridgemere, was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.

November 26, 2024
Campaigners blast plastic toy traders at Nantwich Christmas event

Campaigners blast plastic toy traders at Nantwich Christmas event

Nantwich environmental campaigners have called for action after claiming the town’s Christmas lights switch-on was hijacked by “rogue traders” selling poor quality plastic toys to kids.

Social media was flooded with complaints after Friday’s event with examples of “rip-off” prices for “poor” quality plastic products.

November 25, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Grange running out of space for hedgehogs

RSPCA Stapeley Grange running out of space for hedgehogs

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are experiencing their busiest hedgehog season nationwide for three years, with intake numbers already higher than the whole of 2023.

Nationally, by mid-November well over 2,000 had been taken in this year by the charity’s four wildlife centres.

November 25, 2024
Flood Warnings in place for River Weaver through Nantwich

Flood Warnings in place for River Weaver through Nantwich

Two Flood Warnings along the River Weaver in Nantwich remain in place today after Storm Bert brought heavy rain over the weekend.

The first is at Nantwich Riverside with a warning that land from Beam Bridge to the railway and properties on First Wood Street, Second Wood Street, Welsh Row, Barker Street, Holland Walk and Weaver Bank are all at risk.

November 25, 2024
Rotary Club in Nantwich donates nearly £10k to cancer charity

Rotary Club in Nantwich donates nearly £10k to cancer charity

Wych-Malbank Rotary in Nantwich has donated almost £10,000 after another successful charity auction.

The club, based at Richmond Village Nantwich, hosted its annual Big Birthday Bash on the anniversary of the club’s formation.

November 24, 2024
Storm Bert brings flooding to parts of South Cheshire

Storm Bert brings flooding to parts of South Cheshire

Police are warning drivers in South Cheshire after heavy rain from Storm Bert combined with thawing snow and ice have brought flooding to many routes.

Some rural routes like Wrinehill Road in Wybunbury (pictured) are barely passable and police are advising drivers not to risk driving through flood waters.

November 23, 2024
Thousands enjoy spectacular Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy spectacular Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square last night to enjoy the annual ‘Nantwich Christmas Light Switch-On’.

Presenters from local community radio station The Cat compered the event, which was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 23, 2024
Police appeal to trace wanted man from Nantwich

Police appeal to trace wanted man from Nantwich

Police in Nantwich are renewing appeals for help in tracing Alex Fitzpatrick, who is wanted in connection to assault offences.

Fitzpatrick, 28, from Nantwich, is described as white, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is of slim build and 5ft 8ins tall.

November 23, 2024
RSPCA appeal after dead dog’s body found on Nantwich school field

RSPCA appeal after dead dog’s body found on Nantwich school field

WARNING – Story contains details and images some may find distressing

The RSPCA has launched an appeal after a dead dog was found on the playing field of Malbank School in Nantwich.

The grim discovery of an emaciated, female mastiff was made by a local man walking along a nearby footpath.

November 22, 2024
Police appeal after crash near Nantwich leaves two seriously injured

Police appeal after crash near Nantwich leaves two seriously injured

A two-vehicle collision on a busy road near Nantwich has left two people in hospital with serious injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following the collision on the B5074 Main Road in Worleston.

November 21, 2024