Freezing temperatures make an icy coverage for local wildlife on The Mere

By The Editor 6th Jan 2026

Local Features

Local Features by The Editor 6th Jan 2026

Freezing temperatures and falling snow have produced a flurry of snowy scenes in and around Alsager.

The Trent and Mersey Canal at Rode Heath froze over and making the area hit the national news.

In Alsager itself, The Mere froze over causing all sorts of issues and fun for local wildlife.

Birds on The Mere in Alsager. (Photo: Kristin Hollmann)

Nub News reader, Kristin Hollmann, sent in these fabulous photos showing parts of The Mere which had turned into a skating rink for wildlife.

A new forecast has been issued for the next 24 hours - the link to that story is here

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