Post Tagged with: "Weaver"

New Hydromill on River Weaver could power dozens of Nantwich homes

New Hydromill on River Weaver could power dozens of Nantwich homes

A new hydromill on the River Weaver in Nantwich could power around 30 homes and is set to provide free energy to the town’s leisure centre.

Proposals have been submitted by Nantwich Mill Community Energy company to build the small hydromill.

June 21, 2026
Flood Alert issued for River Weaver catchment including Nantwich

Flood Alert issued for River Weaver catchment including Nantwich

An official Flood Alert has been issued for the River Weaver catchment area including Nantwich after heavy rainfall yesterday.

The Environment Agency issued the alert at 11am today (December 16th) to cover the whole Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich.

December 16, 2025
Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish are feared dead in the River Weaver in Nantwich after another pollution incident.

The Environment Agency sent staff to the river earlier today after reports of fish being washed up dead in their hundreds.

August 21, 2025
Nantwich groups team up for eco-Sunday clean up

Nantwich groups team up for eco-Sunday clean up

Nantwich community leaders are teaming up tomorrow (May 11) to make common cause for people and nature.

Members of Sustainable Nantwich, Nantwich Civic Society, Nantwich in Bloom and other volunteers are coming together for some “Balsam Pulling” along the River Weaver through the town.

May 10, 2025
drone image of flooding along River Weaver

Three flood warnings for Nantwich after snow and rain

Three separate flood warnings for the River Weaver in Nantwich have been issued today by the Environment Agency.

These warnings are for Shrewbridge Lodge, Lakeside View, and Nantwich Riverside.

January 6, 2025
Flood Warnings in place for River Weaver through Nantwich

Flood Warnings in place for River Weaver through Nantwich

Two Flood Warnings along the River Weaver in Nantwich remain in place today after Storm Bert brought heavy rain over the weekend.

The first is at Nantwich Riverside with a warning that land from Beam Bridge to the railway and properties on First Wood Street, Second Wood Street, Welsh Row, Barker Street, Holland Walk and Weaver Bank are all at risk.

November 25, 2024
Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Police probing Nantwich death of Jonty, 16, release CCTV images

Detectives probing the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have today released CCTV images in their latest appeal for information.

The CCTV images show two people the police would like to speak to.

October 15, 2024
Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Friends and family of tragic Jonty Evans have created a shrine in his memory a week on since the Nantwich teenager was found dead in River Weaver.

Police continue to investigate how the 16-year-old disappeared and was found around 48 hours later in the river close to the weir and Shrewbridge Road.

September 8, 2024
Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Heartbroken Nantwich friends have set up a fundraising page to help pay for funeral of 16-year-old Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old went missing late on Friday night in the Mill Island area.

September 3, 2024
Tributes to Jonty Evans on bridge near where he was found

Tributes laid at River Weaver in Nantwich where body found

Dozens of people have been laying floral tributes and balloons by the River Weaver in Nantwich today in memory of Jonty Evans.

Police found a body in the river last night (September 1) as they searched for 16-year-old Jonty, who went missing late on Friday night.

September 2, 2024
Nantwich Museum’s celebration of traditional salt-making

Nantwich Museum’s celebration of traditional salt-making

Nantwich Museum has celebrated the town’s salt-making history by making salt in the square by the traditional method of evaporating brine.

Visitors viewed the boiling of local brine similar to that taken from Nantwich’s Old Biot salt spring, which for centuries supplied the brine which the town’s prosperity was built on.

May 27, 2024
flooding in Nantwich in October 2019

Anger over CEC failure to publish report into 2019 Nantwich flooding

A Nantwich resident has blasted Cheshire East Council for failing to publish its investigation into a serious flooding event – more than four years ago!

Trevor Evans was one of a number of residents and businesses who suffered when River Weaver burst its banks in October 2019 after days of torrential rain.

January 18, 2024
Nantwich Angling Society seek to build new river fishing stages

Nantwich Angling Society seek to build new river fishing stages

Members of Nantwich Angling Society are campaigning to install three new fishing stages along the River Weaver in Nantwich.

The society says the idea will help to make the group more accessible to older members.

November 10, 2023