Crime

Three motorcyclists in court after speeding at 137mph on Cheshire roads

Three motorcyclists in court after speeding at 137mph on Cheshire roads

Three men have been sentenced after a police dashcam caught motorcyclists travelling at speeds of up to 137mph on Cheshire’s roads.

The officer, riding an unmarked police motorcycle, had to travel at 125mph to catch up to the group after they had passed him on the A41 Whitchurch Road near Broxton on September 2.

May 4, 2019
Campaigners reveal scale of concern over fox hunting in Cheshire

Campaigners reveal scale of concern over fox hunting in Cheshire

By Stephen Topping
Figures released by campaigners have revealed the scale of concern surrounding alleged illegal fox hunting across Cheshire.

The League Against Cruel Sports received 21 reports of suspected incidents during the 2018-19 hunt season – which began last November and ended recently.

May 2, 2019
Man ‘Europe’s most wanted’ for horrific torture of Nantwich family

Man ‘Europe’s most wanted’ for horrific torture of Nantwich family

A man hunted in connection with the brutal murder of a Nantwich dad and kidnap and torture of his family, is now one of Europe’s most wanted.

Christopher Guest More Jr, who police want to speak to in connection with the death of Brian Waters, of Stapeley, almost 16 years ago, has now been added to Europe’s ‘Most Wanted’ list.

May 1, 2019
Six arrests over Shavington road incident left man in hospital

Six arrests over Shavington road incident left man in hospital

Detectives investigating a road traffic collision in Shavington are appealing for people with dash cam footage to come forward.

April 30, 2019
Residents and councillors demand Barony Park action from Cheshire East Council

Residents and councillors demand Barony Park action from Cheshire East Council

Angry Nantwich residents have called on Cheshire East Council to build perimeter fencing around Barony Park after it emerged the authority has potentially earmarked part of a £2 million investment for the work.

It comes after families lost use of the park for more than a week when the latest illegal traveller encampment parked on the site between Good Friday April 19 and Saturday April 27.

April 29, 2019
Man jailed for attacking three South Cheshire police officers

Man jailed for attacking three South Cheshire police officers

A man who assaulted three police officers in South Cheshire and damaged a police car has been jailed.

Connor Lamph, of Nutfield Road, Crewe, pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting an emergency service worker, use of threatening and abusive language and criminal damage.

April 29, 2019
Just two arrests as police hail success of Nantwich Jazz Festival

Just two arrests as police hail success of Nantwich Jazz Festival

Nantwich Police have paid tribute to Jazz Festival volunteers and revellers after just two arrests were made the five-day festival between April 18-22.

Tens of thousands of people were drawn to the festival thanks to the glorious weather.

April 23, 2019
Appeal after thieves steal karts from Tarporley High School

Appeal after thieves steal karts from Tarporley High School

Thieves stole two vehicles from Tarporley Karting Team after breaking into Tarporley High School.

The theft happened at around 8.20pm on Monday (April 15).

April 17, 2019
Hunt supporters claim Cheshire police chief has “obsession”

Hunt supporters claim Cheshire police chief has “obsession”

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Hunt supporters have continued their war of words with Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner after learning the county’s fox hunting review cost taxpayers £34,000.

April 17, 2019
Man charged over Nantwich pub assault

Man charged over Nantwich pub assault

Police investigating an incident in Nantwich where two men were allegedly assaulted have charged a 31-year-old man.

April 15, 2019
Hough gas engineer appeals for help after thieves swipe work tools from van

Hough gas engineer appeals for help after thieves swipe work tools from van

A gas engineer has appealed for help after two crooks swiped all his power tools from his van parked outside his house in Hough, near Shavington.

Will Potts was stunned when he discovered the theft which happened just yards from where he was sat watching television on Ridley Close.

April 11, 2019
Police hunt for sheep rustlers who targeted Nantwich farm

Police hunt for sheep rustlers who targeted Nantwich farm

Sheep rustlers struck at a farm in Nantwich stealing up to nine animals, according to police.

Rural officers from Nantwich are investigating reports of nine sheep being stolen from the Wettenhall area.

April 9, 2019
Armed robbery at South Cheshire convenience shop

Armed robbery at South Cheshire convenience shop

Armed robbers are being hunted by police after they held convenience store staff at knifepoint during a raid.

Two men approached the McColl’s shop on Gainsborough Road in Crewe, say police.

April 3, 2019