Incident

Driver injured as car ploughs into tree near Reaseheath

Driver injured as car ploughs into tree near Reaseheath

A driver was taken to hospital after their car careered off the road and crashed into a tree at Worleston near Nantwich.

The accident happened just after 11.30am today and involved a grey Nissan car on Main Road, close to Rookery Hall Hotel.

March 15, 2024
Nantwich man, 31, charged after police drugs raid

Nantwich man, 31, charged after police drugs raid

A Nantwich man had been charged with drugs offences following a police raid at a house in the town.

Detectives issued a warrant in Nantwich at around 5am yesterday (March 13) and raided an address on London Road.

March 14, 2024
Drivers injured in two-vehicle road crash at Tarporley

Drivers injured in two-vehicle road crash at Tarporley

Drivers were injured after two vehicles crashed on the busy A51 Nantwich Road in Tarporley today.

The incident happened at around 8.30am, and fire crews were called to free one of the drivers from the wreckage.

March 11, 2024
Armed police carry out dramatic raid on Nantwich house

Armed police carry out dramatic raid on Nantwich house

Armed police and dog teams were seen raiding a house in Nantwich amid dramatic scenes last night.

It happened on Davenport Avenue at around 9pm when police cordoned off the road at the Barony Park end and Manor Road end.

March 9, 2024
Drivers warned over flood repair roadworks at Sainsbury’s roundabout

Drivers warned over flood repair roadworks at Sainsbury’s roundabout

Highways chiefs have closed a busy road in Nantwich to allow United Utilities to repair an ongoing leak.

The “emergency closure” is in Middlewich Road in Nantwich between the Sainsbury’s and A51 roundabouts.

March 5, 2024
Police hunt for armed robber who targeted Crewe store

Police hunt for armed robber who targeted Crewe store

Detectives hunting an armed robber who targeted a Crewe convenience store are appealing for witnesses and video footage.

The robbery happened when a man wielding a bat entered the Morrisons Daily store on West Street.

February 27, 2024
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HSE inspectors probe Reaseheath College student’s saw injuries

An investigation into how a student suffered serious hand injuries at Reaseheath College in Nantwich is continuing, the Health and Safety Executive has confirmed.

HSE investigators were back at the college last week to conduct further interviews around the incident.

February 23, 2024
Police probe Nantwich crash after driver fled scene

Police probe Nantwich crash after driver fled scene

A Nantwich man’s parked works van was badly damaged after a car smashed into it in the early hours before the driver fled the scene.

Paul Sun was woken by the crash in the early hours of Sunday outside his home on London Road, Nantwich.

February 22, 2024
Police appeal after armed robbery at Morrisons store in Crewe

Police appeal after armed robbery at Morrisons store in Crewe

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage after men armed with a weapon robbed a convenience store in Crewe.

Two men entered the Morrisons Daily store on Gainsborough Road, Crewe, with a weapon at around 9.25pm on Sunday (February 18).

February 20, 2024
Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Furious River Weaver campaigners have hit out after farm workers were caught on camera in Audlem washing thousands of litres of slurry into drains.

Environmental groups fear the slurry will now be washed into the nearby River Weaver, causing more pollution and fish deaths.

February 14, 2024
Woman, 38, charged over Nantwich Road death of pedestrian

Woman, 38, charged over Nantwich Road death of pedestrian

A woman has been charged in relation to the death of a pedestrian on Nantwich Road in Crewe, police have confirmed.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, 38, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, was arrested on Friday (February 9) following the incident on the same day.

February 13, 2024
Woman arrested after pedestrian, 61, dies in accident on Nantwich Road, Crewe

Woman arrested after pedestrian, 61, dies in accident on Nantwich Road, Crewe

A pedestrian has died after being in collision with a car on Nantwich Road in Crewe, police confirmed.

The incident happened at 10.09am today (February 9) when officers on patrol came across a collision involving a green BMW and a pedestrian.

February 9, 2024
Appeal for witnesses after Nantwich crash leaves man in hospital

Appeal for witnesses after Nantwich crash leaves man in hospital

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the A51 Nantwich bypass crash.

The incident led to the closure of the busy route between Peacock and Alvaston roundabouts all Friday afternoon and early evening.

February 5, 2024