The first phase of re-stocking the River Weaver’s fish population in Nantwich has been completed.
Up to 4,000 fish have been released into the river to help restock after the major pollution incidents of 2023.
Seven new fishing platforms have been installed along the River Weaver in Nantwich.
The platforms are part of a joint project between Nantwich Angling Society, the Environment Agency and ANSA at Cheshire East Council.
Police today confirmed they have now ruled out foul play over the tragic death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.
The 16-year-old was found dead in the River Weaver near to Riverside, Nantwich, on September 1 last year after being reported missing on Friday 30 August.
The heartbroken mum of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans has made an emotional appeal to find out what happened to her son.
Jonty, 16, was found dead in the River Weaver on September 1st last year, almost 48 hours after going missing.
The first phase of a three-year programme to re-stock River Weaver in Nantwich has taken place.
It comes 15 months after the river suffered devastating pollution incidents in 2023 which led to the deaths of thousands of fish.
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.
Ambitious plans to turn a derelict piece of land next to River Weaver into a hotel, restaurants and apartments have been ditched in favour of a new car park.
Investors behind the “Vision for Nantwich” project had targeted the former derelict land off St Anne’s Lane for the initial scheme.
The clean up is underway after Storm Darragh left a trail of damage and flooding across South Cheshire this weekend.
A Flood Warning remains in place along the River Weaver in Nantwich, with levels up to 1.92m higher than normal, says the Environment Agency.
Police are warning drivers in South Cheshire after heavy rain from Storm Bert combined with thawing snow and ice have brought flooding to many routes.
Some rural routes like Wrinehill Road in Wybunbury (pictured) are barely passable and police are advising drivers not to risk driving through flood waters.
A dog had to be rescued from the River Weaver in Nantwich by fire crews in the early hours of today.
The incident happened off Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich with emergency services alerted at around 3.50am.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has called for strong action against agricultural pollution after recent slurry dumping incidents in the River Weaver.
Mr Naismith MP spoke out in the House of Commons this week about the “urgent need for addressing agricultural slurry dumping”.
Two Flood Warnings have been issued for River Weaver in Nantwich after a day of heavy rain yesterday.
Many riverside paths are cut off and the river has overflowed its banks through the town.
A Flood Warning has been issued for the section of River Weaver at Shrewbridge Lodge in Nantwich.
The Environment Agency says rising river levels are expected to cause flooding into today (October 1) until 10am.
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