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Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Detectives probing the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have today released CCTV images in their latest appeal for information.

The CCTV images show two people the police would like to speak to.

October 15, 2024
Two teenagers arrested over assault following death of Jonty Evans

Two teenagers arrested over assault following death of Jonty Evans

Two teenagers have been arrested following the death of 16-year-old Jonty Evans in Nantwich.

The teenagers, from Crewe, were arrested on suspicion of section 47 assault (ABH).

September 11, 2024
Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Friends and family of tragic Jonty Evans have created a shrine in his memory a week on since the Nantwich teenager was found dead in River Weaver.

Police continue to investigate how the 16-year-old disappeared and was found around 48 hours later in the river close to the weir and Shrewbridge Road.

September 8, 2024
Body found in search for missing Nantwich teenager

Body found in search for missing Nantwich teenager

Police search teams have found a body this evening in their search for missing Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

They have confirmed a body was found at around 5.15pm today

September 1, 2024
LETTER: Excellent job on “the Promenade” in Nantwich

LETTER: Excellent job on “the Promenade” in Nantwich

Dear Editor,
It has taken a while but the Borough Council have done an excellent job in restoring and improving ‘the Promenade’ – that area of paving overlooking the old mill race, opposite the Castle Court flats on Waterlode, near the footway to Mill Island.

April 14, 2024
PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed another spectacular Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ English Civil War re-enactment.

The event took place in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island yesterday (Saturday January 27).

January 28, 2024
Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Activities begin at 10am today (January 27) for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

There are general activities around the town centre between 10am and 12.45pm.

January 27, 2024
Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024

Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024

By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for one its busiest days of the year later this month when The Battle of Nantwich re-enactment takes place.

This year the “Holly Holy Day” event takes place on Saturday January 27 in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island.

January 9, 2024
Appeal for volunteers for Battle of Nantwich event

Appeal for volunteers for Battle of Nantwich event

Organisers of the Battle of Nantwich Holly Holy Day event are calling for volunteers to come forward and help.

The event, held every January, is arguably one of the biggest single-day events held by the town.

November 20, 2023
Queen’s Drive in Nantwich closed after road accident

Queen’s Drive in Nantwich closed after road accident

Police and air ambulance are at the scene of a road accident in Nantwich believed to involve a young child.

The incident has happened along Queen’s Drive close to the junction with Dorfold Drive and Riverside.

October 9, 2023
Town set to enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2023

Town set to enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2023

By Jonathan White
The town is preparing to host the ‘Battle of Nantwich’ in and around Nantwich town centre and Mill Island on Saturday January 21.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the first Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

January 7, 2023
Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day” set for January 21

Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day” set for January 21

Nantwich is set to host the annual “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment once again on January 21.

The “Holly Holy Day” celebration marks the 1644 Battle in the town, which proved to be one of the key events in the English Civil War between the Royalists and Parliamentarians.

December 20, 2022
New Nantwich energy project to build hydro generators on Weaver

New Nantwich energy project to build hydro generators on Weaver

A new project launched by Nantwich Mill Community Energy Company aims to generate clean and green energy for the town – come rain or shine.

The not-for-profit Community Benefit Society has been awarded £100,000 by the North West Energy Hub’s Rural Community Energy Fund.

November 23, 2022