Incident

Nantwich Aqueduct

Welsh Row closed after man falls to death from Nantwich Aqueduct

Police closed off Welsh Row in Nantwich today after a man fell to his death from Nantwich Aqueduct onto the road below.

The incident happened at around 11am, Cheshire Police said.

December 18, 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
Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the apartment blaze in Nantwich earlier today.

As we reported earlier, families had to be evacuated as flames raged through the second storey apartment on Laurel Hill, off Reaseheath Way, at around 8.45am today.

December 14, 2024
Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

Fire rages through Nantwich apartment as residents evacuated

A fire raged through an apartment in Nantwich today, as residents were evacuated.

The blaze broke out in an apartment on Laurel Place, just off the main Reaseheath Way into the Kingsbourne development.

December 14, 2024
Burglars steal £60,000 of goods in raid at Dagfields near Nantwich

Burglars steal £60,000 of goods in raid at Dagfields near Nantwich

A gang has made off with £60,000 worth of items in a raid on Dagfields antiques store near Nantwich.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the high value burglary at the popular outlet off Crewe Road in Walgherton.

December 12, 2024
Police appeal after cat shot with air gun in Wybunbury

Police appeal after cat shot with air gun in Wybunbury

Police are trying to trace a thug who shot a pet cat with an airgun in Wybunbury.

Officers say the attack happened yesterday (December 9) in the area of Howbeck Crescent in Wybunbury.

December 10, 2024
https://thenantwichnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/drone-image-of-river-weaver-flooding-by-JW-4.jpg

Clean up starts across South Cheshire after Storm Darragh

The clean up is underway after Storm Darragh left a trail of damage and flooding across South Cheshire this weekend.

A Flood Warning remains in place along the River Weaver in Nantwich, with levels up to 1.92m higher than normal, says the Environment Agency.

December 8, 2024
Cllr Janet Clowes

Councillor appeals for help after Wybunbury home burgled

A Cheshire East councillor has appealed for help after her Wybunbury home was burgled in broad daylight.

Cllr Janet Clowes, leader of the Conservatives in Cheshire East, said their garage was burgled today (December 5) between 11.05am and 2pm.

December 5, 2024
Flood Warnings in place for River Weaver through Nantwich

Flood Warnings in place for River Weaver through Nantwich

Two Flood Warnings along the River Weaver in Nantwich remain in place today after Storm Bert brought heavy rain over the weekend.

The first is at Nantwich Riverside with a warning that land from Beam Bridge to the railway and properties on First Wood Street, Second Wood Street, Welsh Row, Barker Street, Holland Walk and Weaver Bank are all at risk.

November 25, 2024
RSPCA appeal after dead dog’s body found on Nantwich school field

RSPCA appeal after dead dog’s body found on Nantwich school field

WARNING – Story contains details and images some may find distressing

The RSPCA has launched an appeal after a dead dog was found on the playing field of Malbank School in Nantwich.

The grim discovery of an emaciated, female mastiff was made by a local man walking along a nearby footpath.

November 22, 2024
Police appeal after crash near Nantwich leaves two seriously injured

Police appeal after crash near Nantwich leaves two seriously injured

A two-vehicle collision on a busy road near Nantwich has left two people in hospital with serious injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following the collision on the B5074 Main Road in Worleston.

November 21, 2024
Truck driver injured after colliding with power line in Acton

Truck driver injured after colliding with power line in Acton

A lorry driver was injured after his truck collided with power lines in Acton, Nantwich, today.

The incident happened around 7am at the junction of the A534 and A51, known as the Bluestone Lights junction.

November 20, 2024
Fire crews rescue dog  from River Weaver in Nantwich

Fire crews rescue dog from River Weaver in Nantwich

A dog had to be rescued from the River Weaver in Nantwich by fire crews in the early hours of today.

The incident happened off Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich with emergency services alerted at around 3.50am.

November 16, 2024