More winter snow and ice is causing problems on South Cheshire’s roads and with bin collections. Refuse teams are battling to catch up with bin collections across the region after snow and ice caused a backlog.
Nantwich families are being offered free advice on how the Government’s Welfare Reform could affect their housing benefit. South Cheshire housing provider Wulvern say the so-called “Bedroom Tax”, is part of wider national welfare reforms.
The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall next week with another top bill of acts kicking off a new season. And compere and host for the opening show of the year on February 1 show is Jonathon Mayor – one of the UK’s most memorable MCs.
By Claire Faulkner The snow didn’t stop people from making the journey to Richmond Village Nantwich to watch ‘Alice in Wonderland’. And the production had the audience laughing at Alice’s adventures in a wonderland full of interesting characters and songs.
Horsemanship skills taught by a Nantwich college went under the spotlight in a BBC Countryfile programme today (January 20). Presenter Adam Henson, guest of honour at Reaseheath College’s graduation last term, delivered four of his rare breed Exmoor foals to the college’s Equestrian Centre.
Workers at a Nantwich abattoir have had licences revoked after an undercover film showing treatment of horses being slaughtered. The film, made at the Red Lion abattoir at Broomhall, near Wrenbury, shows images of horses being beaten and neglected.
These pictures captured the moment rescuers battled through icy waters to save a swan in Nantwich Lake. The swan had become distressed after a freak incident involving a dog being walked around the lake on the A530 Park Road.
Nantwich Town and Crewe Alex have postponed their home football games scheduled to take place tomorrow (January 19). Heavy snow forced both clubs into making early decisions with no sign of a let up in snow and freezing temperatures forecast overnight.
Heavy snow is causing disruption and chaos across South Cheshire. Dozens of schools have closed or are closing early and many minor roads are barely passable.
More than 25 volunteers turned out for Nantwich Litter Group’s first “Group Pick” of 2013. The hardy residents braved the cold January morning to target litter found on Barony Road to the River Weaver, Middlewich Road to Sainsbury’s and Beam Heath Way.
The RSPCA Wildlife Centre in Nantwich is in urgent need of volunteers to support fundraising, education and publicity. Stapeley Grange, on London Road, will be hosting a fundraising and education volunteer information night on Thursday January 31 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
A team of ghost-hunters are coming to Cheshire for a TV show – and are looking for Nantwich residents to join them. The 3rd Eye Paranormal Investigation Team wants two people from the area to take part in a documentary about the paranormal to be shown on TV.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for parts of South Cheshire as heavy snow is set to hit the region. Forecasters predict up to 15cm could fall in Cheshire tomorrow (January 18), with ice and strong winds also set to cause havoc.
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