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Biker community pays tribute after death of young motorcyclist

Biker community pays tribute after death of young motorcyclist

Hundreds of bikers gathered in Nantwich to pay their respects and honour a young motorcyclist who died in an accident.

Motorcyclists from across the region turned out in force to a special “bike night” at the Peacock pub in honour of Josh Stockton last night (September 10).

September 11, 2025
Roadside shrine grows in tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash

Roadside shrine grows in tribute to motorcyclist killed in crash

A heartfelt roadside shrine has emerged in Willaston where a popular young motorcyclist died in an accident last week.

Josh Stockton, 22, died after his motorbike collided with another vehicle on the A534 Crewe Road.

September 8, 2025
Man arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in e-bike incident in Nantwich

Man arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in e-bike incident in Nantwich

A man has been seriously injured after being in collision with an e-bike in Nantwich, police have confirmed.

The incident happened on Waterlode last night, which led to police closing off the road.

September 5, 2025
Several people injured in serious crash on A51 in Wardle

Several people injured in serious crash on A51 in Wardle

A number of people were injured in a two-car smash on the busy A51 in Wardle near Nantwich earlier today.

Fire crews had to cut one person from the wreckage on Nantwich Road at around 10am this morning.

September 5, 2025
Young motorcyclist killed in smash on busy Willaston road

Young motorcyclist killed in smash on busy Willaston road

A young motorcyclist has died after a horror crash on the busy A534 Crewe Road in Willaston last night (September 3).

The rider of the motorbike, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on the way.

September 4, 2025
Tributes to Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans on anniversary of death

Tributes to Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans on anniversary of death

Tributes have been paid by friends of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans on the anniversary of his tragic and mysterious death.

The 16-year-old was reported missing after a night out in Nantwich during Food Festival 2024.

September 1, 2025
Fire crews tackle bathroom blaze at house near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle bathroom blaze at house near Nantwich

Fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called out to tackle a blaze in a bathroom at a house in Blakenhall.

The fire broke out at around 4.20pm on Friday (August 29) at a property on Mill Lane.

August 31, 2025
Nantwich Police vow “robust” approach to tackle e-bike crimes

Nantwich Police vow “robust” approach to tackle e-bike crimes

Police have vowed to tackle e-bike offenders “robustly” after one man was arrested and charged.

A 27-year-old man from Crewe has been charged with dangerous driving, having no insurance, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

August 28, 2025
Fire crews rescue cow from 3-metre mudbath near Bickerton

Fire crews rescue cow from 3-metre mudbath near Bickerton

Fire crews helped rescue this lucky cow which had become trapped in deep mud in a field near Bickerton!

Firefighters teamed up to help the stranded four-year-old cow, which weighed around half a tonne.

August 27, 2025
Scene of dog attack

Police hunt masked e-bike thugs after Nantwich crime-spree

Police are hunting e-bike yobs who committed a string of offences in Nantwich last night (August 23).

It follows reports of a number of youths with face coverings riding around on e-bikes illegally and terrorising families.

August 24, 2025
Nine arrests by police in Nantwich in past week

Nine arrests by police in Nantwich in past week

Nine people have been arrested in Nantwich in the last seven days, say Cheshire Police.

This includes a number arrested for domestic related offences as well as drug and drink drive.

August 23, 2025
MP demands action against polluters of River Weaver in Nantwich

MP demands action against polluters of River Weaver in Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith labelled the latest pollution incident in the River Weaver as “totally unacceptable”.

He spoke out after the fifth slurry pollution case in the past three years this week left thousands of fish dead in the river in Nantwich.

August 23, 2025
Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish are feared dead in the River Weaver in Nantwich after another pollution incident.

The Environment Agency sent staff to the river earlier today after reports of fish being washed up dead in their hundreds.

August 21, 2025