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Police and fire service to probe blaze at chicken farm near Nantwich

Police and fire service to probe blaze at chicken farm near Nantwich

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire Service are to investigate the cause of a major blaze at a chicken farm near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at the farm on Checkley Lane in Wrinehill at around 6.30am on Friday (May 29th) and fire crews were on scene for more than 24 hours.

May 31, 2026
Images show damage caused by huge blaze at Nantwich turkey farm

Images show damage caused by huge blaze at Nantwich turkey farm

These aerial images show the extent of the damage caused by a huge fire at a farm in Nantwich which killed 3,000 turkeys.

Fire crews were still on the scene last night more than 24 hours after the fire broke out by Alvaston Hall, on Peach Lane.

April 21, 2026
3,000 turkeys die in farm barn blaze in Nantwich

3,000 turkeys die in farm barn blaze in Nantwich

Fire chiefs have launched an investigation into a major blaze at a turkey farm in Nantwich as the company today confirmed 3,000 birds died in the incident.

Crews remained on site this morning after battling the fire throughout the night in one of the farm’s barns at Alvaston Hall, on Peach Lane.

April 20, 2026
turkey farm fire

BREAKING: Fire crews battling major blaze at turkey farm in Nantwich

Fire crews are tackling a major blaze at a turkey farm next to Alvaston Hall in Nantwich.

Several appliances and crews are on the scene tackling the blaze off the A530 Middlewich Road.

April 19, 2026
Police uncover major cannabis farm in Wrenbury near Nantwich

Police uncover major cannabis farm in Wrenbury near Nantwich

Police in Nantwich have uncovered a large cannabis grow operation in the Wrenbury area.

Officers say the illegal operation was discovered after a number of residents raised concerns.

March 2, 2026
Role of chilled logistics in modern food supply chains

Role of chilled logistics in modern food supply chains

Cold handling is now a key component in making sure food reaches store shelves in a safe condition.

With increased customer expectations and product selections, temperature-sensitive transportation is becoming a factor in farm planning, retail planning, and even retail layout.

February 6, 2026
Fire crews battle farm blaze overnight near Nantwich

Fire crews battle farm blaze overnight near Nantwich

Fire crews from across Cheshire battled a large farm barn blaze near Nantwich for more than 12 hours.

The fire broke out at a premises on Cholmondeley Road shortly after 12.30am earlier today (January 4th).

January 4, 2026
10,000 poultry to be culled at Wybunbury farm amid bird flu outbreak

10,000 poultry to be culled at Wybunbury farm amid bird flu outbreak

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a poultry farm near Wybunbury, Government officials have said.

The cases of “highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1” was confirmed yesterday (October 13th).

October 14, 2025
New gin makers at Wrenbury farm scoop awards

New gin makers at Wrenbury farm scoop awards

A gin making family in Wrenbury near Nantwich have scooped several awards just months after launching their new business.

13 Oaks Gin, a small family-run craft distillery based on a farm, was started seven months ago by Tristan Parker and Victoria Campbell.

June 6, 2025
Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews battled a large blaze at a farm in Haughton, near Nantwich, last night (March 11).

The fire broke out and involved around 2,000 bales of silage and a large number of tyres at a farm on Hall Lane.

March 12, 2025
Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is welcoming visitors back for two Lambing and Zoo Weekends, starting today (March 1)

The popular lambing experience takes place today and tomorrow (March 1-2) and again on March 8-9.

March 1, 2025
Reaseheath College to stage popular lambing weekends

Reaseheath College to stage popular lambing weekends

Popular lambing weekends are to take place again at Reaseheath College in Nantwich in March.

The college has confirmed there will be two weekends – March 1-2 and March 8-9 – for visitors to witness the arrival of newborn lambs and learn about farm life.

January 27, 2025
Fire crews battle farm blaze at Haughton near Bunbury

Fire crews battle farm blaze at Haughton near Bunbury

Fire crews tackled a fire at a farm in Haughton, near Bunbury.

The fire broke out in agricultural buildings on Hall Lane, Haughton, on Tuesday at around 8.30am.

September 12, 2024