Incident

Fire crews called to third blaze at derelict mansion near Nantwich

Fire crews called to third blaze at derelict mansion near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to a third blaze at a derelict mansion in Tilstone Fearnall, near Nantwich.

Appliances from Nantwich, Chester, Crewe and Winsford were called to Tilstone House, off Nantwich Road, at around 4.30pm yesterday (January 25).

January 26, 2025
Dog destroyed on Nantwich estate after police officers injured

Dog destroyed on Nantwich estate after police officers injured

A dog was destroyed by police at a house in Nantwich after it attacked two officers.

Police said they were called to a home on Reaseheath Way, on Kingsbourne Estate, to “make enquiries in relation to a wanted person”.

January 24, 2025
Storm Eowyn blows roof off large cheese factory near Nantwich

Storm Eowyn blows roof off large cheese factory near Nantwich

The roof of a major factory near Nantwich has been blown off onto a busy A road today as South Cheshire was battered by Storm Eowyn.

These dramatic pictures show the roof off JS Bailey cheese factory in Wardle was blown off earlier this morning.

January 24, 2025
First phase takes place of re-stocking of River Weaver in Nantwich

First phase takes place of re-stocking of River Weaver in Nantwich

The first phase of a three-year programme to re-stock River Weaver in Nantwich has taken place.

It comes 15 months after the river suffered devastating pollution incidents in 2023 which led to the deaths of thousands of fish.

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
Fire crews tackle van blaze on Nantwich street

Fire crews tackle van blaze on Nantwich street

Firefighters tackled a van blaze on a street in Nantwich shortly after midnight today (January 18).

The fire broke out in the vehicle on St Mary’s Road.

January 18, 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
Police find missing woman in Nantwich after five-hour search

Police find missing woman in Nantwich after five-hour search

Police spent five hours searching for a vulnerable missing woman in Nantwich last night (Monday).

Officers were supported by Cheshire Police helicopter as they scoured amid “concerns for the welfare of a woman in Nantwich”.

January 14, 2025
Second fire damages mansion near Nantwich five years to day of first blaze

Second fire damages mansion near Nantwich five years to day of first blaze

A 19th century mansion near Alpraham has been damaged by fire – exactly fire years to the day when a huge blaze gutted the same venue.

Fire crews and police were at Tilstone House, in Tilstone Fearnall off the A51 Nantwich Road, last night (Sunday) at around 7.30pm.

January 13, 2025
Cheshire Police warning after number of accidents on ice

Cheshire Police warning after number of accidents on ice

Police are warning drivers to take extra care on treacherous icy roads in South Cheshire today.

Temperatures plummeted overnight to -6, resulting in wet surfaces freezing into “ice rink” conditions in places.

January 8, 2025
drone image of flooding along River Weaver

Three flood warnings for Nantwich after snow and rain

Three separate flood warnings for the River Weaver in Nantwich have been issued today by the Environment Agency.

These warnings are for Shrewbridge Lodge, Lakeside View, and Nantwich Riverside.

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