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Nantwich student’s research to tackle threat to Britain’s trees

Nantwich student’s research to tackle threat to Britain’s trees

A Reaseheath College and University Centre student in Nantwich is shining a light on a hidden threat to the UK’s environment, and the potential impact of her work is significant.

May 23, 2026
Fire crews battle out of control blaze in trees near Nantwich

Fire crews battle out of control blaze in trees near Nantwich

Fire crews from Nantwich were called to battle a blaze which was out of control and spreading to trees and bushes.

The fire started on Sandy Lane in Bickerton and two appliances from Nantwich and Powey Lane as well as a rapid response rescue unit were called out.

August 12, 2025
Fire crews tackle large out of control blaze in Tarporley

Fire crews tackle large out of control blaze in Tarporley

Fire crews battled an out of control bonfire today at a property in Tarporley.

The fire broke out in a silage pit at a property on Heaths Lane are around 2.15pm today (June 23).

June 23, 2025
Fire crews tackle large blaze of trees and rubbish in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle large blaze of trees and rubbish in Nantwich

Nantwich fire crews were called out to tackle a large blaze involving trees and rubbish.

The service said the fire, which had been started intentionally, had been left unattended.

April 25, 2025
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Clean up starts across South Cheshire after Storm Darragh

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.

December 8, 2024
Audlem parents anger after CEC demolishes bike trail

Audlem parents anger after CEC demolishes bike trail

Furious parents have blasted Cheshire East Council claiming the authority has demolished a bike trail that youngsters built during Covid.

Contractors were seen digging up the trail just days after schools finished for the summer holidays, further angering families.

July 31, 2024
Cheshire Wildlife Trust plants more trees than ever before

Cheshire Wildlife Trust plants more trees than ever before

The Nature Recovery team at Cheshire Wildlife Trust have worked with farmers and landowners across Cheshire to plant more than 62,000 trees in past two years.

It’s part of the Trees for Climate programme, a multi-million pound national woodland creation programme being delivered by England’s Community Forests.

May 17, 2023
Business centre near Nantwich launches Coronation Planting scheme

Business centre near Nantwich launches Coronation Planting scheme

Park View Business Centre near Nantwich has started a Coronation Planting of oak trees to mark next month’s event.

It come after the Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative in 2022 to mark her Jubilee year.

April 17, 2023
Councillor’s claim over Cheshire East trees damaging properties

Councillor’s claim over Cheshire East trees damaging properties

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Residents whose properties are damaged by Cheshire East trees are left at the mercy of the council’s insurers who then stonewall them, a councillor has claimed.

Councillor Les Gilbert (Con) asked the highways committee to defer adopting its new policy for highway tree maintenance and inspections.

March 4, 2023
Turn your Christmas tree into cash for St Luke’s Hospice

Turn your Christmas tree into cash for St Luke’s Hospice

St Luke’s Hospice is again collecting and recycling Christmas trees in South Cheshire in return for donations towards patient care.

Registration for the annual Christmas Tree Collection service is now open.

December 9, 2022
Frank Tew’s son Paul and sister Yvonne Pownell with members of Nantwich RBL at completion of tree planting in 2022

Royal British Legion “Garden of Commemoration” in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Members of Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion have planted five trees in a new Commemorative Garden at Volunteer Fields in Nantwich.

The idea of a commemorative garden was originally suggested by branch member Peter Epton and was supported by the other members.

November 10, 2022
Fire damages trees, fence and shed in Nantwich property

Fire damages trees, fence and shed in Nantwich property

Fire crews had to tackle a fire which damaged tall conifer trees and a shed and fence in Nantwich.

The fire broke out on Davenport Avenue at around 12.30am this morning (May 24).

May 24, 2022
Combermere Abbey marks Jubilee with planting of 889 trees

Combermere Abbey marks Jubilee with planting of 889 trees

Nearly 900 trees are being planted at Combermere Abbey near Nantwich to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The 889 trees will also commemorate the number of years since the abbey was established in 1133.

April 15, 2022