Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury
Fire crews helped rescue a man who fell into a canal at Wrenbury in Nantwich.
The incident happened last night (January 13) at around 9pm of Wrenbury Heath Road.
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Barge-owning Nantwich fraudster ordered to repay £31,306
A Nantwich man who fraudulently claimed benefits despite owning two canal boats worth £40,000 and having £130,000 in the bank has been ordered to repay £31,306.
Jonathan Caine, 54, falsely claimed Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Housing Benefit over a six-year period.
Nantwich man earns Coronation Award from King Charles
A canal volunteer from Nantwich has been recognised by The King and The Queen Consort as part of the Coronation celebrations with Royal Voluntary Service.
Trevor Dobson has been volunteering for six years with the Canal & River Trust.
Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit
Adrian Wootton has completed an amazing 500-mile canal run for Mid Cheshire Hospitals critical care unit.
For the last three years, he has run 500 miles along UK’s canals without running over the same ground twice.
Coole Lane set to reopen on March 31, says Cheshire East
Coole Lane near Nantwich is set to re-open on March 31 – after a three-month closure to repair a culvert.
The busy route between Nantwich and Audlem was closed at Finnaker Brook between the canal bridge and Sunnyside Touring Park in early January.
Acton ‘Tea at the Tower’ guided walks continue in 2023
By Jonathan White
‘Tea at the Tower’ guided walks will continue to take place every month from St Mary’s Church in Acton, near Nantwich.
The walks are at a relaxed pace and routes mainly involve canal towpath and lane walking but may involve stiles.
Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich
Fire crews tackled a blaze which broke out on a canal barge on the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.
The fire happened at around 9.45pm last night (September 14) on the canal off Chester Road in Acton.
Roving Canal Traders to stage floating market in Nantwich
The Roving Canal Traders Association are to stage a floating market in Nantwich.
The event will be on the Shropshire Union Canal at the Nantwich Embankment on July 2 and 3.
Canal & River Trust appeals for Cheshire volunteers
Canal & River Trust is on the hunt for more volunteers to help on its network of Cheshire waterways.
The charity is appealing for people to take up roles from traditional lock-keepers to wellbeing rangers on historic waterways across the county.
New Nantwich “Marina Artisan Market” makes waves
By Jonathan White
A new Marina Artisan Market is proving to be a hit with punters at Nantwich Marina & Canal Centre.
The market features a range of artisan styles and arts, along with general traders, and takes place every two week at the Chester Road venue.
Busy A530 near Nantwich to close for 8 days for canal bridge works
The busy A530 Whitchurch Road near Nantwich is to be closed for up to eight days for major canal bridge repairs.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the route and follow diversions between July 31 and August 8.
Dementia sufferer missing near Nantwich found safe five miles away
A dementia sufferer who went missing from a holiday boat near Nantwich has been found safe and well.
The 74-year-old man was on holiday with family when he went missing from their canal boat moored on Shropshire Union Canal at Calveley near Nantwich.
Tourists suffer horror dog attack during trip to Nantwich
Visitors to Nantwich spoke of their trauma after their dog was viciously attacked by an American Pit Bull type dog in the town.
Linda Blowfield and her husband were walking their retriever Libby near the Snow Hill car park when she was set on by the other dog.
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