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Wellington Bomber crew remembered at Bridgemere service

Wellington Bomber crew remembered at Bridgemere service

A commemorative service was held at the Royal Air Force’s Memorial at Bridgemere to remember the crew of a Wellington bomber which crashed near to the village.

The commemoration took place exactly 74 years to the day the plane disintegrated over Bridgemere, crashing just off the A51 and killing six of the seven crew.

November 1, 2018
Two-vehicle crash closed A51 at Doddington Lake near Nantwich

Two-vehicle crash closed A51 at Doddington Lake near Nantwich

A crash closed the A51 road at Doddington Lake near Nantwich earlier today (June 23).

Emergency services were at the scene of the accident which happened near Bridgemere at around 7.30am today.

June 23, 2018
Bella’s Bows stallholder sprinkles some Disney magic in Nantwich

Bella’s Bows stallholder sprinkles some Disney magic in Nantwich

A young market stallholder will be sprinkling some Disney magic for children in Nantwich.

Disney fanatic Jodie Wyld, who runs Bella’s Bows in the indoor market, will be hosting Cinderella at the store on March 3.

February 12, 2018
Mornflake teams up with farmers for Nantwich “healthy eating” event

Mornflake teams up with farmers for Nantwich “healthy eating” event

Breakfast giant Mornflake teamed up with farm owners in welcoming Danish teachers to a healthy eating event near Nantwich.

The visitors were in Cheshire as part of the Food For Life initiative.

June 26, 2017
Young Nantwich girl stars in Strictly Come Dancing opener

Young Nantwich girl stars in Strictly Come Dancing opener

A Nantwich girl was one of the young stars in the opening night of BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing.

Nine-year-old Sienna Street was invited to be part of the opening group dance on the show.

September 29, 2016
Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

A driver was trapped in a car after two vehicles collided on the A51 at Bridgemere near Nantwich.

Fire crews from Audlem and Crewe were called out to the smash on London Road last night (September 16).

September 17, 2016
Frank Melling to sign copies of new book at Bridgemere

Frank Melling to sign copies of new book at Bridgemere

Well-known motorcycling journalist Frank Melling will be signing copies of his new book “A Penguin in a Sparrow’s Nest” in Nantwich this month.

Melling will be at WHSmiths in Bridgemere Garden Centre on Saturday December 19 and Sunday December 20, 10am to 2pm.

December 7, 2015
Thieves steal quad bike during Bridgemere break-in

Thieves steal quad bike during Bridgemere break-in

Thieves have stolen a quad bike worth thousands of pounds from a property near Nantwich.

They broke into a secure building in the Bridgemere area of Nantwich and made off with the vehicle.

November 29, 2015
Treasure found in Cheshire donated to Nantwich Museum

Treasure found in Cheshire donated to Nantwich Museum

A medieval silver finger ring found near Cholmondeley has been donated to Nantwich Museum by the landowner and metal detector user who discovered it.

The ring, which qualifies as treasure under the Treasure Act 1996, dates from the 15th or early 16th century.

November 24, 2015
Haughton Honey near Nantwich in Great British Food farm produce final

Haughton Honey near Nantwich in Great British Food farm produce final

South Cheshire firm Haughton Honey has won a place in the final of the Great British Food Farm Produce Awards 2015.

The honey, made at Haughton near Nantwich, was named as one of ten short-listed products in the sweet preserves category of the awards, run by Great British Food Magazine.

June 17, 2015
Bridgemere Garden Centre to host wildlife half-term fun

Bridgemere Garden Centre to host wildlife half-term fun

Bridgemere Garden Centre near Nantwich will be hosting a series of fun events for youngsters over half-term.

The ‘Little Diggers Wildlife Week’ at the centre on the A51, runs from May 25 to 29.

May 23, 2015
Woman, 21, injured as car hits lamp-post on A51 Nantwich

Woman, 21, injured as car hits lamp-post on A51 Nantwich

A young woman was injured after a car collided with a lamp-post on the A51 near Nantwich.

The 21-year-old driver was treated for injuries and an air ambulance attended the incident on London Road at Bridgemere.

May 18, 2015
Bee farmer’s raw honey sales soar in hayfever season

Bee farmer’s raw honey sales soar in hayfever season

Demand for a bee farmer’s honey near Nantwich is buzzing – as the hayfever season kicks in.

Thousands of sufferers use raw honey as a natural remedy for streaming eyes and runny noses.

April 9, 2015