Post Tagged with: "River Weaver"

by Stephen Brown

PICTURE SPECIAL: The Swan family on River Weaver in Nantwich

They have brought joy to many of us in Nantwich over the years.

But the latest Swan family to reside on the River Weaver has been even more of a welcome relief during the current pandemic lockdown.

May 5, 2020
Skeleton found during pandemic lockdown at Nantwich house!

Skeleton found during pandemic lockdown at Nantwich house!

The COVID-19 “lockdown” has felt like an eternity to some – but this poor guy in Nantwich is beyond help!

The pandemic restrictions have been a “bone” of contention for many, but it’s clearly kept some of us indoors a lot longer than others.

May 5, 2020
Flood warnings issued for River Weaver in Nantwich

Flood warnings issued for River Weaver in Nantwich

Flood warnings have been issued today for the River Weaver in the Nantwich area, after heavy rains from Storm Dennis.

Rain over the past 24-36 hours will leave the Weaver levels dangerously high, say the Environment Agency.

February 16, 2020
Warning over poisonous food left on River Weaver banks

Warning over poisonous food left on River Weaver banks

Nantwich residents have voiced fears over poisonous food being left out for birds along River Weaver, prompting a warning from the RSPCA.

It comes after one reader spotted pieces of mouldy bread which had been scattered along the path by the river bank off Davenport Avenue and Manor Road.

July 9, 2019
Flood Warning and Alert for Weaver in Nantwich as heavy rain hits South Cheshire

Flood Warning and Alert for Weaver in Nantwich as heavy rain hits South Cheshire

The public is being warned about high rivers and flooded roads and pavements as heavy rain is set to continue in South Cheshire over the next 24 hours.

An official Flood Warning – which states “immediate action is required” – is in place on River Weaver in Nantwich, as of 6.30pm tonight (June 12).

June 12, 2019
Nantwich Partnership submits plans for Mill Island and Old Biot

Nantwich Partnership submits plans for Mill Island and Old Biot

Nantwich Partnership is hoping to carry out improvements to two visitor attractions in the town.

It has submitted plans for more seating and a landscape feature area on Mill Island.

May 2, 2019
Man rescued from River Weaver after falling off bridge in Nantwich

Man rescued from River Weaver after falling off bridge in Nantwich

A man who fell 15ft from a bridge into the River Weaver in Nantwich was rescued by fire crews.

The man plunged into the cold waters shortly before 3am yesterday (March 24) off Welsh Row.

March 25, 2019
Seven Nantwich footbridges over River Weaver receive £98,000 overhaul

Seven Nantwich footbridges over River Weaver receive £98,000 overhaul

Seven footbridges over the River Weaver in Nantwich have been spruced up Cheshire East Council in a £98,000 project.

The scheme aimed to boost the network of walking routes for residents, visitors and shoppers in the town.

November 21, 2018
Environment Agency teams battle rising incidents on Cheshire’s waterways

Environment Agency teams battle rising incidents on Cheshire’s waterways

By Stephen Topping
From rescuing oxygen-starved fish in the River Weaver to a freshwater jellyfish in the Shropshire Union Canal – the Environment Agency has been pretty busy this summer.

Tucked away on an industrial estate in Winsford, the team is working around the clock to keep Cheshire’s waterways safe for wildlife.

August 10, 2018
New footbridge being built across River Weaver in Nantwich

New footbridge being built across River Weaver in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Developers are installing a new footbridge over the River Weaver in Nantwich.

The new footbridge over the River Weaver near Beam Bridge is part of the new Kingsbourne housing estate.

July 26, 2018
Police search River Weaver in Nantwich amid missing person report

Police search River Weaver in Nantwich amid missing person report

Police divers have been searching the River Weaver in Nantwich today (May 7) amid reports of a missing person.

Police, fire crews and paramedics have been on the scene most of the afternoon at Riverside on the west side near Mill Island in Nantwich.

May 7, 2018
Stunning pictures capture Cormorant on River Weaver in Nantwich

Stunning pictures capture Cormorant on River Weaver in Nantwich

River Weaver in Nantwich continues to attract plenty of wildlife – as these stunning pictures show!

Our latest riverside resident is a Cormorant, captured in these images by local photographer Paul Topham.

February 11, 2018
First 110-home phase of Kingsbourne in Nantwich to go on sale

First 110-home phase of Kingsbourne in Nantwich to go on sale

The first 110 Redrow properties of the new Kingsbourne development in Nantwich are to go on sale.

The homes on the site close to River Weaver and town centre, will be sold ‘off-plan’ from an on-site sales centre from February 10.

February 3, 2018