By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for the annual “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day event which takes place on Saturday January 25.
The Sealed Knot troops will gather to re-enact the original battle which took place in 1644, marking the end of the siege of the town during the English Civil War.
Town councillors have backed plans to place a memorial bench on Mill Island in memory of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.
The idea was put forward by Cllr Kim Jamson who said she had discussed the project with the 16-year-old’s family.
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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