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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
Tributes paid to TT racer and family man killed in Audlem crash

Tributes paid to TT racer and family man killed in Audlem crash

The family of a TT motorcycle racer killed in a crash in Audlem have paid tribute to him.

Ben Wylie, aged 42, died after the horror accident on his way to work on the A525 earlier this month.

August 17, 2025
Cyclist injured in collision with van in Nantwich

Cyclist injured in collision with van in Nantwich

A cyclist was injured after a collision with a van on a busy Nantwich road.

The incident happened at the junction of Mill Street and Waterlode.

August 15, 2025
Fire crews battle blaze on board narrow boat near Nantwich

Fire crews battle blaze on board narrow boat near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze on board a narrow boat near Nantwich.

The fire started at around 6.30pm last night (August 12) at Springe Lane in Burland, Nantwich.

August 13, 2025
Fire crews battle out of control blaze in trees near Nantwich

Fire crews battle out of control blaze in trees near Nantwich

Fire crews from Nantwich were called to battle a blaze which was out of control and spreading to trees and bushes.

The fire started on Sandy Lane in Bickerton and two appliances from Nantwich and Powey Lane as well as a rapid response rescue unit were called out.

August 12, 2025
Couple who blamed child for Nantwich flat fire jailed

Couple who blamed child for Nantwich flat fire jailed

A couple who blamed a child for causing a major fire and evacuation in a block of flats in Nantwich have today been jailed.

Daniel and Charlotte Wollaston were jailed for three years and two years respectively for the blaze which happened last December on Laurel Place, Nantwich.

August 8, 2025
Fire crews tackle caravan blaze on land near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle caravan blaze on land near Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a caravan which was on fire on land near Nantwich last night (August 7).

The incident happened at around 9.40pm on land off Whitchurch Road in Baddington.

August 8, 2025
Van driver arrested after motorcyclist dies in Audlem accident

Van driver arrested after motorcyclist dies in Audlem accident

A van driver has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a collision near Audlem.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the horror smash which happened on the A525 Whitchurch Road at around 8.15am yesterday (August 6).

August 7, 2025