Crime

Emergency services tackle fourth Tilstone House fire as A51 shut

Emergency services tackle fourth Tilstone House fire as A51 shut

A fourth blaze at the former Tilstone House wedding mansion near Alpraham closed the busy A51 earlier today.

Fire engines from Tarporley, Nantwich, Chester, Winsford and Crewe and the aerial ladder platform from Chester, plus relief crews from Malpas and Crewe have all been at the scene since 11.30pm last night (Feb 4).

February 5, 2025
Mum of tragic Jonty Evans issues plea over 16-year-old’s death

Mum of tragic Jonty Evans issues plea over 16-year-old’s death

The heartbroken mum of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans has made an emotional appeal to find out what happened to her son.

Jonty, 16, was found dead in the River Weaver on September 1st last year, almost 48 hours after going missing.

February 2, 2025
£3 million more funds to boost Cheshire Police numbers

£3 million more funds to boost Cheshire Police numbers

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has welcomed more funding for local police in the county.

The Home Office announced this week that Cheshire would receive an additional £3 million.

February 2, 2025
Plans to scrap or cut back CCTV service are ditched by CEC

Plans to scrap or cut back CCTV service are ditched by CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Cheshire East Council has scrapped plans to consult on proposals to axe or reduce its CCTV service.

But the authority is to ask Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and other partners to help fund it.

January 30, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

A Wistaston man who managed a county lines drugs gang has been jailed after officers tracked the phone he used to advertise heroin and crack cocaine.

Harvey Etchells pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (Heroin), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (other) and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

January 24, 2025
Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns

Cash-strapped CEC could scrap CCTV in Nantwich and other towns

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council looks set to consult residents on cost-cutting proposals for its CCTV provision which could see the service reduced or even axed completely.

The council’s service currently operates on a 24/7 basis, 365 days of the year, including numerous cameras in around Nantwich town centre.

January 23, 2025
Deadly weapon found in bushes off Nantwich street

Deadly weapon found in bushes off Nantwich street

Police found this deadly weapon hidden in bushes off Queen’s Drive in Nantwich.

Officers say they were tipped off by a member of the public about the weapon.

January 20, 2025
Police appeal after dog kills sheep in Nantwich field

Police appeal after dog kills sheep in Nantwich field

Police are appealing for witness after the latest dog attack killed sheep in a field near Nantwich.

The incident happened in a field between Welshmen’s Lane and the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

January 15, 2025
More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire in December operation

More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire in December operation

Cheshire Police arrested 1,752 people – including more than 220 in Crewe & Nantwich – in their Christmas crackdown on criminals.

Arrests were made for offences including assault, drink or drug driving, theft and criminal damage.

January 8, 2025
South Cheshire paedophile jailed for thousands of child abuse images

South Cheshire paedophile jailed for thousands of child abuse images

A prolific sex offender from South Cheshire who was found with thousands of child abuse images on his devices has been jailed for 10 years.

Police found extreme abuse images and videos when they raided Daniel Tunney’s home in Crewe.

January 6, 2025
Appeal after car failed to stop after killing dog and injuring owner

Appeal after car failed to stop after killing dog and injuring owner

Police continue to appeal for help after a pet dog was killed and her owner injured by a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.

Officers are keen to find witnesses and any footage of the incident which happened on Tuesday December 17.

December 27, 2024
Cheshire Police make 185 arrests for drink or drug driving

Cheshire Police make 185 arrests for drink or drug driving

Cheshire Police have issued a New Year warning to drivers after already making 185 arrests for drink or drug driving in December.

Police chiefs released the latest figures compiled between December 1 and December 27.

December 27, 2024
Pair charged with arson following fire in Nantwich

Pair charged with arson following fire in Nantwich

Two people have been charged with arson following a fire at an apartment block in Nantwich.

Daniel Wollaston, 31, and Charlotte Wollaston, 36, of Laurel Place, Henhull, were arrested on Saturday (December 14).

December 16, 2024