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Woman rescued after falling into River Weaver in Nantwich

Woman rescued after falling into River Weaver in Nantwich

Emergency services rescued a woman who had fallen into the River Weaver in Nantwich in the early hours today (November 16).

The incident happened at around 4am on Waterlode.

November 16, 2025
Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

Works start on Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Engineers are carrying out investigations on the embankment of the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The work is taking place between the Nantwich Aqueduct over Chester Road and Bridge 92 near Nantwich Marina, and is being carried out by Arcadis on behalf of the Canal & River Trust.

July 1, 2025
Embankment fire on railway in Willaston causes disruption

Embankment fire on railway in Willaston causes disruption

A blaze on a railway embankment in Willaston which caused disruption to rail and road traffic was caused deliberately, say fire chiefs.

The blaze broke out on parkland next to the railway embankment near Wybunbury Road in Willaston at around 5pm last night.

July 16, 2022
Work underway to stabilise Nantwich canal embankment

Work underway to stabilise Nantwich canal embankment

Specialist contractors are working to stabilise the damaged Nantwich canal embankment.

It’s believed a large crack and uneven surface of the towpath close to Nantwich aqueduct above Welsh Row has been caused by movement of the embankment.

July 3, 2022
Roving Canal Traders to stage floating market in Nantwich

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.

June 16, 2022
Residents reassured as towpath cracks emerge on canal embankment in Nantwich

Residents reassured as towpath cracks emerge on canal embankment in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Concerned residents and business owners have been urged not to worry despite towpath cracks appearing on the 200-year-old Shropshire Union Canal embankment in Nantwich

November 15, 2019
Railway embankment blaze disrupts train services between Crewe and Chester

Railway embankment blaze disrupts train services between Crewe and Chester

A rapidly spreading blaze on a railway embankment in Crewe has caused delays to local services.

Firefighters have been battling the blaze off Dunwoody Way in Crewe since it started at around 1.20pm today (June 29).

June 29, 2018
Vehicle blaze damages A500 embankment at Shavington

Vehicle blaze damages A500 embankment at Shavington

A vehicle fire damaged the A500 Shavington bypass embankment.

The incident happened on the dual carriageway heading towards the Shavington roundabout.

June 21, 2018