Incident

M6 shut southbound near junction 16 after lorry hits bridge

M6 shut southbound near junction 16 after lorry hits bridge

The M6 motorway was closed southbound today between Junctions 17 and 16 in South Cheshire after a lorry hit and damaged a bridge.

The incident happened around 6am this morning and North West Motorway Police say the motorway could be shut for several hours.

January 6, 2024
Cyclist seriously injured in tanker collision near Nantwich

Cyclist seriously injured in tanker collision near Nantwich

cyclist has been seriously injured after a collision with a milk tanker on the A529 in Stapeley near Nantwich.

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to the scene on Audlem Road.

January 5, 2024
A51 closed after serious accident at Reaseheath in Nantwich

A51 closed after serious accident at Reaseheath in Nantwich

The busy A51 has been closed in both directions this afternoon after serious multi-vehicle accident.

It happened close to the Reaseheath roundabout around 2pm.

January 3, 2024
Probe into blaze which damaged house in Shavington

Probe into blaze which damaged house in Shavington

Fire chiefs are probing a blaze which has badly damaged a house in Shavington.

The incident happened on Sable Road at around 9pm last night (January 2).

January 3, 2024
Heavy rain from Storm Henk causing highway flood problems

Heavy rain from Storm Henk causing highway flood problems

Heavy rainfall for the past 24 hours from Storm Henk has caused localised flooding across South Cheshire.

A number of busy routes have been affected, including this flooding on A529 between Nantwich and Audlem.

January 2, 2024
Woman guilty of murder after driving car at fiancé

Woman guilty of murder after driving car at fiancé

A 23-year-old woman has been found guilty of murdering her fiancé after deliberately driving her car at him near their home in Cheshire.

Alice Wood was convicted of the murder of 24-year-old Ryan Watson at Chester Crown Court today (January 2) following a three-week trial.

January 2, 2024
Eleven people arrested as more than 20 officers assaulted in Cheshire

Eleven people arrested as more than 20 officers assaulted in Cheshire

Eleven people have been arrested after more than 20 police officers were assaulted in various incidents across Cheshire over the Christmas period. A total of 23 police officers were assaulted in Cheshire while responding to emergencies between December 22-26. Six officers were assaulted while dealing with reports of a man who was damaging vehicles in the Neston area on December[Read More…]

December 28, 2023
Councillor raises junction fears after latest road accident

Councillor raises junction fears after latest road accident

A councillor had raised concerns about a busy road junction in Crewe after another accident there.

Cllr James Pratt says there have been several bad collisions at the junction of Frank Webb Avenue and Badger Avenue.

December 23, 2023
Three arrested in Nantwich and Crewe as police target drugs criminals

Three arrested in Nantwich and Crewe as police target drugs criminals

Three people have been arrested and drugs seized following a police crackdown on serious and organised crime in Nantwich and Crewe.

More than 30 officers from the Local Policing Unit (LPU) conducted several warrants at homes in Crewe and Nantwich earlier today (December 19) as part of Operation Doom.

December 19, 2023
Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Poole near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Poole near Nantwich

Fire crews spent almost six hours tackling a chimney blaze at a property in Poole, near Nantwich.

The fire broke out on Poole Hill Road on Monday night (December 11)

December 13, 2023
RSPCA horror at dog abandoned and froze to death in Cheshire

RSPCA horror at dog abandoned and froze to death in Cheshire

WARNING: STORY CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGES
A dog is thought to have frozen to death after being abandoned and tied to a water trough in the Cheshire countryside.

RSPCA has today shared the heartbreaking images of the dog left to die.

December 8, 2023
River Weaver Flood Warning issued in Nantwich area

River Weaver Flood Warning issued in Nantwich area

The Environment Agency issued a Flood Warning along the River Weaver in Nantwich today as levels flooded footpaths.

Persistent rain in the last few days following snow melt at the weekend has led to these high levels, pictured.

December 5, 2023
170 arrests in week one of Cheshire Police Christmas operation

170 arrests in week one of Cheshire Police Christmas operation

More than 170 people have been arrested during the first weekend of Cheshire Police’s Christmas operation.

The crackdown – called “Make the right choice” – targets anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and drink and drug driving.

December 5, 2023