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Balsam teams clear invading plants from Nantwich riverbanks

Balsam teams clear invading plants from Nantwich riverbanks

Scores of hardy volunteers have helped clear Nantwich’s riverbanks of the invading plant, Balsam.

Around 25 volunteers worked for several days to fight back against the weed which was consuming large areas of the River Weaver in the town.

September 2, 2016
Help needed to clear plant invading banks of River Weaver in Nantwich

Help needed to clear plant invading banks of River Weaver in Nantwich

A dangerous plant which burns skin, is threatening large areas of the River Weaver in Nantwich.

The invasion of Himalayan Balsam in the last two years has shocked the town’s conservationists.

August 11, 2016
Man rescued by fire crews from River Weaver in Nantwich

Man rescued by fire crews from River Weaver in Nantwich

A man has been pulled from the River Weaver in Nantwich by fire crews.

The incident happened by the bridge where Welsh Row meets Waterlode at around 7am today (August 6).

August 6, 2016
Nantwich man, 49, in trauma unit after “incident” at Western Avenue house

Nantwich man, 49, in trauma unit after “incident” at Western Avenue house

A Nantwich man has been taken to hospital after police were called to reports of “threats to injure” at a house on Western Avenue.

Police and paramedics were called out at 12.45pm today to the quiet street close to Weaver Primary School.

February 8, 2016
Thousands gather to enjoy Town Sports at Barony Park

Thousands gather to enjoy Town Sports at Barony Park

Thousands of pupils and parents gathered at the Barony Park in Nantwich for another successful Town Sports event.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in the competition, now one of the highlights on the yearly calendar.

June 26, 2015
VE Day events in Nantwich town centre unveiled

VE Day events in Nantwich town centre unveiled

Organisers of VE Day celebrations in Nantwich have unveiled plans to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Commemorations will begin at 12.30pm on Friday May 8 in Nantwich town centre, opening with Redshift Radio and music from the era.

April 29, 2015
Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

A Nantwich school scooped glory in the annual Town Sports contest on the town’s Barony Park. Pear Tree Primary, in Stapeley, were crowned overall winners after two intense days of competition involving 29 schools across Crewe and Nantwich.

June 27, 2013
Nantwich primary school absences top 16,300, FOI figures show

Nantwich primary school absences top 16,300, FOI figures show

Nantwich primary children missed more than 16,300 school sessions between them in 2011-12, figures reveal. But attendance has improved in all but two primary schools in the area in the last three years, according to statistics.

May 9, 2013
Nantwich primary schools shine at sportshall athletics final

Nantwich primary schools shine at sportshall athletics final

Primary school pupils in Nantwich were on their marks during one of the best sportshall athletics finals ever. Year 5 and 6 pupils from Pear Tree, Weaver and Stapeley Broad Lane went head-to-head with four others at South Cheshire College.

January 31, 2013
Environment Agency issues Flood Warning for River Weaver in Nantwich

Environment Agency issues Flood Warning for River Weaver in Nantwich

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning for the River Weaver through Nantwich. River levels along the Weaver’s catchment through the town to Shrewbridge Lodge are very high after heavy and persistent rain.

December 21, 2012
Nantwich primary schools celebrate Sportshall Athletics success

Nantwich primary schools celebrate Sportshall Athletics success

Nantwich primary schools are celebrating sporting success after winning through to the final of the Sportshall Athletics Competition. Teams of year 5 and 6 pupils from Crewe and Nantwich schools battled it out in a series of heats.

December 1, 2012
MP Edward Timpson opens new Nantwich Little Angels nursery

MP Edward Timpson opens new Nantwich Little Angels nursery

MP Edward Timpson put his Government promotion to good use in Nantwich – by opening a new nursery. The newly promoted junior minister for education cut the ribbon at the new Little Angels in Regents Park, off London Road.

September 12, 2012