Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm
A Nantwich farmer has spoken of his heartbreak after “loose” dogs savaged 18 of his calves in their pen.
Phil Latham made the horrific discovery on Friday night (August 9) at his farm in Chorley.
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Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains
Furious River Weaver campaigners have hit out after farm workers were caught on camera in Audlem washing thousands of litres of slurry into drains.
Environmental groups fear the slurry will now be washed into the nearby River Weaver, causing more pollution and fish deaths.
Hannah’s Homemade Fudge enjoys sweet taste of award success
A Nantwich fudge maker is enjoying the sweet taste of success after scooping a national award.
Hannah Wilson launched “Hannah’s Homemade Fudge” during Covid lockdown and has now been given the honour after experts were wowed by her “Marbled Milk and White Chocolate Fudge”.
Haughton Honey firm to exhibit at BBC Good Food Show
Tarporley honey producer Haughton Honey is joining the cream of the crop at one of the UK’s most popular food and drink events.
Bee farmer Crispin Reeves will be taking his Haughton Honey brand to the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC in Birmingham, November 26-29.
Tributes paid to Nantwich farmer killed in slurry pit accident
Nantwich’s devastated farming community has paid tribute to Andrew Huntbach, who died after falling into a slurry pit.
Mr Huntbach was pulled clear of the pit by colleagues at Hollin Green Farm on Hollingreen Lane, between Aston and Audlem.
Young Reaseheath College student scoops sheep farmer award
A Nantwich student has become the first female winner of a regional sheep farmer competition. Ellen Helliwell, based at Reaseheath College, showed all round skills to win the title of “Young Shepherd of the Year”.
Nantwich farmer’s stark TB warning after 70 cows slaughtered
A Nantwich farmer has issued a stark warning over the deadly TB virus which has caused 70 of his cows to be slaughtered. Distraught Phil Latham blames badgers for spreading the disease after losing 10 per cent of his herd at Brookhouse Farm in Chorley, Nantwich.
Young farmer scoops top prize at Reaseheath College in Nantwich
A promising young farmer was the best baa none in a new competition to find Reaseheath College’s Young Shepherd of the Year. Guto Jones, 17, clinched the title in a contest held during the Nantwich college’s popular Family Festival.
Stray cow sparks fire crew rescue at Nantwich canal
Fire crews were called out to rescue a stray cow in a New Year’s Day drama by a Nantwich canal! The animal had managed to get itself stuck on the wrong side of the Shropshire Union Canal bank off Baddiley Lane, Wrenbury.
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