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Will Whitchurch canal breach impact Nantwich water supplies?

Will Whitchurch canal breach impact Nantwich water supplies?

There are concerns that the major Whitchurch canal breach will impact water supplies to Hurleston Reservoir in Nantwich.

The reservoir, just off the A51 near Snugburys, is a key part of the water network supplying homes and businesses in Nantwich and surrounding areas.

December 26, 2025
30ft water jet in Nantwich capped by Severn Trent workers

30ft water jet in Nantwich capped by Severn Trent workers

By Jonathan White
Two workmen from Severn Trent capped a major water eruption on the A530 Park Road in Nantwich today (July 25).

The leak had sent jets of water blasting 30ft water into the air.

July 25, 2025
Onlookers stunned as car ends up in Nantwich Lake

Onlookers stunned as car ends up in Nantwich Lake

This was the scene at Nantwich Lake earlier today when a car somehow ended parking IN the water!

Onlookers watched on as the silver Peugeot car drove off the end of a platform and ended with its front end dangling off into the shallow waters.

June 6, 2025
Nantwich Seals to launch new scheme for younger swimmers

Nantwich Seals to launch new scheme for younger swimmers

Nantwich Seals swimming club is launching a new initiative to encourage youngers swimmers to compete.

Their “Little Sealzies” scheme aims to create a junior swim squad at the club based at Nantwich Swimming Pool and is targeting those aged 7 to 10.

May 30, 2025
Houses and businesses without water in Worleston

Houses and businesses without water in Worleston

Homes, businesses and a primary school in Worleston near Nantwich have been without water for 36 hours.

St Oswald’s C of E Primary was forced to close today because of the water problems in the area.

September 9, 2024
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