Incident

30ft water jet in Nantwich capped by Severn Trent workers

30ft water jet in Nantwich capped by Severn Trent workers

By Jonathan White
Two workmen from Severn Trent capped a major water eruption on the A530 Park Road in Nantwich today (July 25).

The leak had sent jets of water blasting 30ft water into the air.

July 25, 2025
Fire crews tackle shed blaze at house in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle shed blaze at house in Nantwich

Fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe tackled a shed blaze at a property on Weaver Road in Nantwich.

The fire broke out shortly before 8pm on Monday (July 21).

July 23, 2025
Driver seriously injured in A49 crash at Ridley near Nantwich

Driver seriously injured in A49 crash at Ridley near Nantwich

A driver was seriously injured after his car crashed into a tree on the A49 at Ridley, near Nantwich, late last night (July 20).

Fire crews had to cut the trapped motorist free at around 11.10pm and paramedics attended to give treatment before taking them to hospital.

July 21, 2025
Appeal to trace vandals after damage to Nantwich club

Appeal to trace vandals after damage to Nantwich club

A village football club has been targeted by vandals who damaged equipment after breaking into a training ground in Nantwich.

Angry volunteers for Wrenbury-based Aspire FC discovered the damage on Friday night at the training facility based at Malbank High School.

July 20, 2025
Man arrested after crime spree including burglary in Nantwich

Man arrested after crime spree including burglary in Nantwich

A man has been arrested after a crime spree across Cheshire and North wales, including a burglary in Nantwich.

A property was broken into in the Stapeley area on July 15. The house was burgled and a vehicle stolen from the driveway.

July 20, 2025
Police seek witnesses to serious three-vehicle collision near Nantwich

Police seek witnesses to serious three-vehicle collision near Nantwich

Police want witnesses to a three-vehicle smash on the A51 near Nantwich which left three people in hospital, one with serious injuries.

The incident happened on the busy Chester Road at Hurleston, close to the turn-off for Snugburys just after 2pm yesterday (July 9).

July 10, 2025
Serious accident closes A51 near Snugburys in Nantwich

Serious accident closes A51 near Snugburys in Nantwich

A major road between Nantwich and Chester was closed today after a serious collision, believed to have involved two cars and an ambulance.

Four people were injured in the accident which happened on the A51 Chester Road close to Snugburys ice cream farm in Hurleston.

July 9, 2025
Police appeal following attempted burglaries and theft in Nantwich

Police appeal following attempted burglaries and theft in Nantwich

Officers investigating a number of attempted break-ins in Nantwich are appealing for anyone with any information.

And they have released this image of a man they want to speak to in relation to the incidents.

July 8, 2025
Four arrested amid multi-million pound burglaries including Willaston

Four arrested amid multi-million pound burglaries including Willaston

Four people have been arrested in connection with a series of high value burglaries across the UK including three in Willaston near Nantwich.

More than 30 officers executed warrants at addresses in Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham leading to the arrests of three Albanian men (aged 27, 28, 30) and a 33-year-old British woman.

July 3, 2025
Coroner says Nantwich teenager Jonty’s death remains “mystery”

Coroner says Nantwich teenager Jonty’s death remains “mystery”

The mother of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans has vowed to “fight on” after a coroner ruled it may never be known how he came to be found dead in the River Weaver.

Jonty, 16, from Baddington, was discovered in the river close to a footbridge on Mill Island last September, after being reported missing the previous day.

July 2, 2025
Fire on Laurel Place in December 2024

Nantwich couple found guilty of arson after setting fire to apartment

A couple from Nantwich have been found guilty of arson with intent to endanger life after starting a fire in their Kingsbourne apartment at Christmas last year.

Daniel and Charlotte Wollaston were also found guilty of perverting the course of justice after a trial at Chester Crown Court.

June 27, 2025
Arrests made during Operation Crossbow in Nantwich and Crewe

Arrests made during Operation Crossbow in Nantwich and Crewe

Several people have been arrested and vehicles seized in a police operation targeting criminals using the road network across Nantwich and Crewe.

More than 100 officers have been involved in “Operation Crossbow” and made arrests linked to theft, immigration, modern slavery and motoring offences.

June 24, 2025
Man found seriously injured on train in Nantwich

Man found seriously injured on train in Nantwich

Police are investigating after a man was found seriously injured on a train in Nantwich.

A train guard on a Shrewsbury to Crewe service came across the injured man who had boarded the train with serious head and facial injuries.

June 24, 2025