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Cheshire’s famous search and rescue dog Bryn dies

Cheshire’s famous search and rescue dog Bryn dies

A Cheshire search and rescue dog who went all over the world to help save lives in disaster areas, has died.

Bryn, a 15-year-old border collie, became famous with handler and retired firefighter Steve Buckley.

July 24, 2019
RSPCA Stapeley Grange summer fair proves a hit

RSPCA Stapeley Grange summer fair proves a hit

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual ‘Summer Fair, Dog and Ferret Show’ at RSPCA Stapeley Grange near Nantwich.

The family-friendly, fund-raising event took place during the London Road centre’s 25th anniversary year.

July 11, 2019
Nantwich goes barking mad hosting international dog championships!

Nantwich goes barking mad hosting international dog championships!

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium hosted a different type of sport – the international “Universal Sieger” German Shepherd dog championships!

It was the first time Universal Sieger (German word for winner) was held in the UK and was hosted by the German Shepherd Dog League of Great Britain in their centenary year.

June 18, 2019
Remarkable story of Nantwich rescue dog’s survival after being shot and run over

Remarkable story of Nantwich rescue dog’s survival after being shot and run over

A rescue dog from Nantwich who survived being shot in Cyprus and was flown over to the UK only to escape and get hit by a car on the M56, has made a remarkable recovery from his injuries.
Read his heart-warming tale, here

April 27, 2019
Nantwich college student scoops national Crufts title

Nantwich college student scoops national Crufts title

Reaseheath College canine student Paige Jepson beat off strong competition to take a national title at Crufts, the world’s most prestigious dog show.

The 21-year-old was overall winner of the Young Kennel Club’s (YKC) ‘Young Person of the Year Award’ for being a role model to young people and their dogs.

March 20, 2019
Dog walker finds gun in South Cheshire street

Dog walker finds gun in South Cheshire street

A gun has been found by a man walking his dog in Crewe, say police.

The handgun was hidden in an alleyway between McNeill Avenue and Barnabas Avenue.

February 2, 2019
Volunteer dog cuddling project aims to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire

Volunteer dog cuddling project aims to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire

A volunteer dog cuddling project is being run in a bid to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire.

Barking Mad Northwich and Nantwich hopes the scheme will help people of all ages who live and/or work alone and have little interaction with others.

January 23, 2019
Stolen Nantwich dog Mouse found in Anglesey

Stolen Nantwich dog Mouse found in Anglesey

A beloved family dog stolen from a car in Nantwich before Christmas has been found – in Anglesey!

The theft of terrier called Mouse sparked a major social media campaign, and Nantwich Police also appealed for help.

January 5, 2019
Police appeal after dog snatched from Nantwich car park

Police appeal after dog snatched from Nantwich car park

Police are hunting for a man believed to have snatched this dog from its owner’s car in Nantwich.

The Jack Russell Terrier called Mouse was taken from owner Mandy Glover who was parked on Morrisons supermarket car park at the time.

December 24, 2018
Police warning of dog thieves in Nantwich

Police warning of dog thieves in Nantwich

Police have warned dog owners to be wary after an attempted dog theft in Nantwich.

The incident happened between Waterlode and Riverside in the town at around midday yesterday (December 1).

December 2, 2018
Police and RSPCA continue to probe dog found dead in Nantwich canal

Police and RSPCA continue to probe dog found dead in Nantwich canal

Police and RSPCA say they are continuing to investigate the death of a dog found in a canal in Nantwich with heavy chains around its body.

The grim discovery was made by walkers by bridge 89 which spans the Shropshire Union Canal south of Marsh Lane and north of the A530 Whitchurch Road.

October 12, 2018
Every dog has its day in Richmond Village Nantwich scheme!

Every dog has its day in Richmond Village Nantwich scheme!

Care home residents in Nantwich are enjoying their doggy days after staff put out an appeal for pooches.

What started as a general request on Facebook to see if anyone could bring a dog into Richmond Village retirement centre for residents to spend time with, has become a runaway success.

September 4, 2018
Nantwich woman confronted as RSPCA warns of dog car deaths amid heatwave

Nantwich woman confronted as RSPCA warns of dog car deaths amid heatwave

Furious shoppers confronted a woman in a Nantwich car park after they found this dog had been left in a car amid soaring temperatures.

The image, posted on social media, comes as the RSPCA is bracing itself for a surge in emergency calls about dogs shut inside hot cars.

May 7, 2018