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Bunbury Village Day to celebrate “Aqua Fest” theme

Bunbury Village Day to celebrate “Aqua Fest” theme

This year’s Bunbury Village Day will take place on Saturday June 8, celebrating the wonders of water with an “Aqua Fest” theme.

The theme was inspired in a year which marks the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.

March 11, 2024
Crewe and Nantwich could be powered by geothermal plant

Crewe and Nantwich could be powered by geothermal plant

Homes and businesses in Crewe and Nantwich could be powered by a deep geothermal plant in the future, a report says today.

It identifies Cheshire East as one of around 45 prime locations for such a plant in the UK.

June 2, 2023
FEATURE: How to reduce your business water usage and overall bill

FEATURE: How to reduce your business water usage and overall bill

On the 1st of April 2023, business water prices increased across Britain, affecting all-sized businesses.

Water rates only increase once a year, and this year it will exceed 10% for most companies because rising energy costs have heavily impacted the water industry.

April 4, 2023
FEATURE: How to prepare your property for heavy rain

FEATURE: How to prepare your property for heavy rain

During extreme weather, your property is at high risk of water damage and, depending on its location, flooding.

Both can make your home an unsafe environment, ruin your possessions and property, and put your health at risk if not cleaned up properly.

March 2, 2023
LETTER: Crewe’s Valley Brook a graveyard for trolleys

LETTER: Crewe’s Valley Brook a graveyard for trolleys

Dear Editor,
Crewe’s Valley Brook is a graveyard for abandoned supermarket trolleys.

Taxpayers’ funding of over £3 MILLION has been granted for the Valley Brook Corridor in Crewe.

February 19, 2023
Malbank School forced to close after Welsh Row pipe burst

Malbank School forced to close after Welsh Row pipe burst

Malbank School staff in Nantwich were forced to close the school today after a major water pipe burst nearby cut off supplies.

The burst pipe happened in nearby Welsh Row and meant no water supply at all on the school site.

February 1, 2022
Endangered newts in Nantwich rescued by water engineers

Endangered newts in Nantwich rescued by water engineers

More than 30 endangered newts trapped in a deep watery prison near Nantwich have been plucked to safety after being spotted on CCTV.

The lost colony of great crested newts was found by water engineers surveying buried drainage channels at Ridley Bank service reservoir.

September 24, 2021
Nantwich hair salon staff raise £650 on charity trek

Nantwich hair salon staff raise £650 on charity trek

Salon staff in Nantwich proved a cut above when it comes to fundraising after completing a charity trek.

And workers at Steve Burgin on Hospital Street toasted Nantwich people who backed their effort to boost funds for a charity bringing clean water to families in developing countries.

June 30, 2021
FEATURE: 4 tips for a beautiful smile this summer

FEATURE: 4 tips for a beautiful smile this summer

A beautiful smile comes from having confidence.

This confidence usually stems from taking care of your teeth, so that you are proud to show them to the world.

May 27, 2021
Nantwich hairdresser helps spread Christmas cheer to water charity

Nantwich hairdresser helps spread Christmas cheer to water charity

A long-established Nantwich salon has raised a sizeable sum for charity thanks to the generosity of townspeople.

A sponsored walk planned by Steven Burgin and staff on Hospital Street couldn’t go ahead due to lockdown.

December 12, 2020
flooding in Nantwich

Flooding warnings issued as homes and roads affected across South Cheshire

Heavy rain for last 24 hours has caused flooding chaos across South Cheshire with roads, homes and businesses hit.

Fire crews and police have been called out to dozens of incidents caused by flood waters across Nantwich and Crewe.

October 26, 2019
South Cheshire facing hosepipe ban despite 450m litres lost every day in leaks

South Cheshire facing hosepipe ban despite 450m litres lost every day in leaks

A Willaston resident hit out at United Utilities after the company threatened to impose a hosepipe ban on the North West from Monday.

UU says the recent hot and dry weather mean they are facing massive demand for supplies, pumping in an extra 500 million litres into the system each day.

June 30, 2018
Nantwich Rotary members raise £1,600 for Nepal village hit by earthquake

Nantwich Rotary members raise £1,600 for Nepal village hit by earthquake

Members of Rotary Club of Nantwich have raised more than £1,600 this year to help a Nepalese village rebuild after the devastating 2015 earthquakes.

So far, rotary members have donated £5,000 to Ghanpokhara Village which has helped to rebuild their drinking water source.

April 23, 2018