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Water pipe burst on Middlewich Road hits thousands in Nantwich

Water pipe burst on Middlewich Road hits thousands in Nantwich

Thousands of people in Nantwich lost water supplies today after a major pipe burst flooded Middlewich Road and Barony Park.

The pipe burst happened at around 5am today (June 11), and Cheshire Police had to close the road between Barony Road and Sainsbury’s.

June 11, 2016
Artist from Nantwich gallery creates sculpture for Queen

Artist from Nantwich gallery creates sculpture for Queen

An artist who sells her work through a Nantwich gallery, has been commissioned to create a sculpture for the Queen.

Amanda Hughes-lubeck makes artwork for Bailey Fine Art in Nantwich.

June 9, 2016
College students win competition at Nantwich Film Festival

College students win competition at Nantwich Film Festival

College students are celebrating after winning a short film competition in the run-up to the Nantwich Film Festival.

The South Cheshire College trio created and filmed a short masterpiece called ‘The Journey Of A Heart’.

June 9, 2016
Midsummer Music to be staged by Nantwich Concert Band

Midsummer Music to be staged by Nantwich Concert Band

Nantwich Concert Band are holding a “Midsummer Music” concert.

Midsummer Music will be led by musical director Nick Birch, a euphonium player with Fodens Brass (winners of this year’s North West Regional Finals).

June 9, 2016
Council bosses bid to remove travellers from Barony Park in Nantwich

Council bosses bid to remove travellers from Barony Park in Nantwich

Council chiefs claim they are trying to reclaim Barony Park in Nantwich after travellers set up camp there almost a week ago.

Families with more than 20 caravans and vehicles arrived on the council-owned park last Friday (June 3).

June 9, 2016
Nantwich Town sign striker Theo Stair and Tim Sanders

Nantwich Town sign striker Theo Stair and Tim Sanders

Nantwich Town have signed striker Theo Stair from Hanley and Tim Sanders from Newcastle Town.

Stair joins a long list of Dabbers players who were developed by Crewe Alexandra before being released at 18.

June 8, 2016
Cyclist found collapsed on South Cheshire roundabout fights for life

Cyclist found collapsed on South Cheshire roundabout fights for life

A cyclist found collapsed next to his bike on Crewe Green roundabout, is in a critical condition, police say.

Officers want help to identify the mystery victim who is currently being treated at Leighton Hospital.

June 8, 2016
Police find missing teenager from Tarporley safe and well

Police find missing teenager from Tarporley safe and well

Police have found a missing teenager from the Tarporley area safe and well

Officers were worried for the welfare of 14-year-old Kizzy Whitehurst.

June 8, 2016
Classic drama Jekyll and Hyde comes to Crewe Lyceum

Classic drama Jekyll and Hyde comes to Crewe Lyceum

Classic Gothic melodrama comes to life this June at Crewe Lyceum Theatre with Jekyll and Hyde.

The show, which runs from June 13 to 15, stars Neil Roberts (Emmerdale), Gary Turner (Hollyoaks) and Kim Taylforth (Bad Girls).

June 7, 2016
Nantwich Museum raises £210 from plant and book sale

Nantwich Museum raises £210 from plant and book sale

A Plant and Book sale at Nantwich Museum helped raise £210 for the Pillory Street venue.

Many members and volunteers supported the event and contributed plants and books including the museum’s Craft Group who also sold items.

June 7, 2016

Nantwich Age UK charity shop appeals for volunteers

Nantwich’s Age UK shop in Swine Market is desperate for more volunteers.

The charity wants local people to sign up as a volunteer to help raise much-needed funds to support the charity’s work.

June 7, 2016
Police and agencies target Cheshire gangs who exploit workers

Police and agencies target Cheshire gangs who exploit workers

Police visited scores of businesses in a week-long campaign to root out gangs exploiting workers in South Cheshire.

Officers joined forces with other agencies to visit premises around the county.

June 7, 2016
Tributes paid to young woman who died taking MDMA at South Cheshire nightclub

Tributes paid to young woman who died taking MDMA at South Cheshire nightclub

Tributes have been paid to a 22-year-old woman who died after taking the MDMA drug at a South Cheshire nightclub.

Stephanie Shevlin had been to the Box nightclub in Crewe when she became ill and was taken to Leighton Hospital.

June 6, 2016