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Fallen tree blocks busy road near Nantwich Marina

Fallen tree blocks busy road near Nantwich Marina

A fallen tree blocked a busy Nantwich road last night.

The tree came down on the Chester Road to Acton close to the Nantwich Canal Centre at around 10pm.

June 21, 2026
Fallen tree stopped from damaging Airman’s Grave in Nantwich

Fallen tree stopped from damaging Airman’s Grave in Nantwich

High winds during Storm Dave damaged and uprooted a large tree close to the Airman’s Grave in Nantwich.

Engineers from Cheshire East Council were called out over the weekend after the high winds hit on Saturday.

April 7, 2026
Christmas tributes grow at roadside memorial for Josh Stockton

Christmas tributes grow at roadside memorial for Josh Stockton

A growing display of Christmas tributes is bringing light and colour to the roadside memorial for motorcyclist Josh Stockton.

The 22-year-old died in September following a collision on Crewe Road in Willaston.

December 18, 2025
Roadside shrine grows in tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash

Roadside shrine grows in tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash

A heartfelt roadside shrine has emerged in Willaston where a popular young motorcyclist died in an accident last week.

Josh Stockton, 22, died after his motorbike collided with another vehicle on the A534 Crewe Road.

September 8, 2025
Nantwich sparkles at second annual Christmas Tree Festival

Nantwich sparkles at second annual Christmas Tree Festival

The heart of Nantwich was aglow with festive cheer when St Mary’s Nantwich hosted the 2nd annual Christmas Tree Festival.

The event supports and raises vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

December 6, 2024
Nantwich carers spread festive joy with Christmas calendar

Nantwich carers spread festive joy with Christmas calendar

Nantwich-based care company Right at Home South Cheshire is spreading some festive cheer for its clients with this Christmas calendar.

Carers at the organisation, based on Welsh Row, have been handing out the advent calendars to people they care for in their own homes across South Cheshire.

December 5, 2024
Man sped at 90mph before killing friend on way to Nantwich Jazz Festival

Man sped at 90mph before killing friend on way to Nantwich Jazz Festival

A man speeding at up to 90mph towards Nantwich Jazz Festival, crashed into a tree killing one friend and seriously injuring three others.

Finley Wood, 21, has been jailed for 10 years after admitting causing the crash on the A525 near Combermere.

September 20, 2024
Iconic tree chopped in Nantwich town square due to disease

Iconic tree chopped in Nantwich town square due to disease

A tree in Nantwich town square was chopped down and removed because it was diseased.

Many residents vented their anger at the loss of the tree, taking to social media.

May 19, 2024
Driver injured as car ploughs into tree near Reaseheath

Driver injured as car ploughs into tree near Reaseheath

A driver was taken to hospital after their car careered off the road and crashed into a tree at Worleston near Nantwich.

The accident happened just after 11.30am today and involved a grey Nissan car on Main Road, close to Rookery Hall Hotel.

March 15, 2024
St Luke’s Hospice to run Christmas Tree collection fundraising service

St Luke’s Hospice to run Christmas Tree collection fundraising service

Staff and volunteers from St Luke’s Hospice are again offering their Christmas Tree collection service to help raise vital funds for patient care.

In January, more than 60 volunteers and St Luke’s staff will be working together to collect thousands of used Christmas trees in South Cheshire.

December 15, 2023
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre to enjoy the annual Christmas Lights switch on.

The switch on, organised by Nantwich Town Council, took place on the Town Square last night.

November 18, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 17

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 17

The annual Nantwich Christmas lights switch on will take place on November 17.

Nantwich Town Council has unveiled the details of the event which attracts thousands of people to the town centre.

November 5, 2023
Reaseheath College tree planting marks Coronation

Reaseheath College tree planting marks Coronation

Reaseheath College horticulture students have planted a cherry blossom tree outside St Mary’s Church in Nantwich to mark the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The Prunus incisa ‘Mikinori’ is a small Fuji tree that is covered with bee-friendly pink flowers in Spring and develops colourful foliage in the Autumn.

May 20, 2023