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Police appeal to find missing man from Burleydam

Police appeal to find missing man from Burleydam

Police are appealing for help to trace a missing 44-year-old man from Burleydam, near Nantwich.

Matthew Burgess was last seen at around 3.45pm yesterday (September 28) on Barton Close, Burleydam.

September 29, 2025
Thieves break into Barony Park bowling green in Nantwich

Thieves break into Barony Park bowling green in Nantwich

Thieves smashed their way into the bowling green on Barony Park in Nantwich, causing hundreds of pounds in damage.

Bowling Club volunteers discovered the damage which happened last night (Sept 27) or early hours of today.

September 28, 2025
Cheshire East Council batteries warning after bin lorry blaze

Cheshire East Council batteries warning after bin lorry blaze

Cheshire East Council has repeated its warning about the dangers of dumping batteries in with household waste following a serious fire in a bin lorry on its rounds

September 26, 2025
Police focused on tackling e-bikes and scooters, says Nantwich officer

Police focused on tackling e-bikes and scooters, says Nantwich officer

A senior Nantwich officer has pledged to pursue those continuing to ride e-bikes and e-scooters illegally in the town.

Sgt Matt Stonier told town councillors it was one of their priorities as he updated the council on latest policing in the community.

September 25, 2025
Fire crews battle large blaze on land near Bentley Motors

Fire crews battle large blaze on land near Bentley Motors

Fire crews across South Cheshire were involved in battling a large blaze on land near Bentley Motors tonight (Sept 19th).

The fire broke out at around 8pm amid a number of reports of a fire in an open area off the A530 Middlewich Road.

September 19, 2025
Man jailed for serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Man jailed for serious assault in Nantwich town centre

A man who was caught on CCTV punching another man and fracturing his skull in Nantwich town centre has been jailed.

Caine Mellor, 27, left his victim unconscious after an altercation, punching him to the ground where he suffered brain trauma.

September 18, 2025
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