The devastating blaze which destroyed the Beechmere residential complex in Crewe started on a patio area on the roof, fire investigators said today.
Initial investigations into the cause of the fire on Thursday August 8 have found it started on a roof terrace area of the property.
A new sprinkler campaign has been launched by residents of Crewe and Nantwich in response to the tragic fire at Beechmere.
150 people lost their homes, property, memories and in some cases pets in the horrific blaze in Crewe in August.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A developer’s bid to add four more homes to a rural development near Bickerton Hill has been rejected by councillors.
Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee turned down a scheme from Torus Group to build 17 homes – including six affordable properties – on vacant former agricultural land in Mill Lane, Bulkeley.
Nantwich Town U18s have been knocked out of the FA Youth Cup after going down to a 4-1 defeat away at Oldham Athletic in the first round.
The young Dabbers fell behind after 17 minutes when Jack Williams delivered a low cross and Speed slotted past goalkeeper Hawkins.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will be staging a special screening of the Rugby World Cup Final this weekend with former player Tom Curry centre stage for England.
Curry, 21, and his team take on South Africa in Japan in a repeat of the 2007 final.
Parents blasted what they labelled Animal Aid “anti-farming propaganda” delivered to young pupils at a Nantwich school.
They say year 8 youngsters at Brine Leas were handed leaflets which “misinformed” children about farming methods in a bid to turn them against eating meat.
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire is gearing up for the easiest fundraising event in its 31-year history – and is urging local Nantwich businesses to get involved.
By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town have agreed to allow midfielder Matt Bell to transfer his registration to Leek Town with immediate effect.
‘Belly’ as he is known as, scored 31 times in 199 appearances since making his debut in the 6-3 league victory against Stamford back in August 2015.
Stunned early morning walkers stumbled across this car partly submerged in Nantwich Lake today!
The dark-coloured vehicle was seen as dawn broke over the swollen waters of the lake.
England’s Rugby World Cup star Tom Curry is the perfect role model for Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s junior players, club bosses have said.
Curry and his twin Ben were both juniors at the Vagrants club before being snapped up by Sale Sharks.
Nantwich will next face fellow BetVictor Northern Premier Division side Bamber Bridge in the re-arranged Buildbase FA Trophy First Round Qualifying.
Tomorrow night’s (October 29) tie was postponed on Saturday after heavy rain left the pitch water-logged.
Staff from 14 schools across South Cheshire are taking part in new initiative aimed at improving development of teachers in Cheshire East.
The Chimney House Teaching School Alliance is staging an intensive day of training on November 4.
Police want witnesses to come forward after a man died following a collision in Crewe.
A red Hyundai collided with a pedestrian on Mill Street, under the railway bridge.
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