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Air ambulance called after serious crash on Nantwich road

Air ambulance called after serious crash on Nantwich road

The victim of a road crash near Nantwich had to be airlifted to hospital earlier today.

The accident happened at the junction of Wettenhall Road and Dairy Lane at Poole, just outside Nantwich, at around 9am today (May 15).

May 15, 2023
Police arrest teenager in Crewe amid reports of male with knife

Police arrest teenager in Crewe amid reports of male with knife

Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with reports of a male with a knife in the Valley Park area of Crewe yesterday (May 11).

A number of searches were carried out in the town as part of the investigation, which is why you will have seen a police presence at various locations.

May 12, 2023
70 airgun animal shootings a year, says RSPCA Stapeley manager

70 airgun animal shootings a year, says RSPCA Stapeley manager

The manager of the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich says they are now seeing up to 70 airgun incidents every year.

Lee Stewart said he was “appalled” at the scale of airgun injuries suffered by animals who come into his Stapeley Grange centre in London Road.

May 4, 2023
Nantwich Museum

Residents rally round Nantwich Museum after cash theft

Nantwich Museum bosses say they have been “overwhelmed” by support after a thief stole all the money from a vital fundraiser event.

Cash collected at a Friday coffee morning at the Pillory Street venue was stolen on March 31.

May 3, 2023
Man, 20, arrested over serious assault in Nantwich

Man, 20, arrested over serious assault in Nantwich

A 20-year-old local man has been arrested in relation to a serious assault in Nantwich, Cheshire Police have confirmed.

He was arrested on Sunday (April 30) on suspicion of section 18 assault – grievous bodily harm with intent.

May 2, 2023
Vandals damage replica pillory in Nantwich town centre

Vandals damage replica pillory in Nantwich town centre

Young vandals have smashed up Nantwich town centre’s replica “pillory” just off Pillory Street today (May 1).

Furious Nantwich Town Cllr Stuart Bostock said the incident was just another example of “anti-social behaviour blighting our town”.

May 1, 2023
Dozens of firefighters battle house blaze in Shavington

Dozens of firefighters battle house blaze in Shavington

Dozens of firefighters battled a serious house blaze in Shavington last night and in the early hours of today (April 30).

The fire broke out in a house on Crewe Road at around 7pm last night.

April 30, 2023
Lorry causes chaos in Nantwich village after crashing into power lines

Lorry causes chaos in Nantwich village after crashing into power lines

A lorry which crashed into power lines caused 12 hours of chaos for villagers near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Old Chester Road in Barbridge, and caused the closure of the A51 and a loss of power to homes all day.

April 29, 2023
Thieves swipe chandelier from Nantwich charity shop

Thieves swipe chandelier from Nantwich charity shop

Thieves have swiped a large crystal chandelier from a charity shop in Nantwich.

The incident happened at the Age UK shop on Swine Market yesterday afternoon (April 27).

April 28, 2023
CCTV appeal by police over Nantwich attack

CCTV appeal by police over Nantwich attack

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Nantwich have released an image of a man they are looking to speak to.

Officers on patrol in Nantwich were made aware that a man had been assaulted near a nightclub on Welsh Row.

April 28, 2023
Town square bike yobs are being hunted, say Nantwich police

Town square bike yobs are being hunted, say Nantwich police

Police say they are on the hunt for young yobs who have terrorised families on Nantwich town square over the past few weeks.

But officers say they need more people to lodge official reports to provide more evidence.

April 20, 2023
Appeal for witnesses after beloved pet dog killed in Crewe street

Appeal for witnesses after beloved pet dog killed in Crewe street

The heartbroken owners of a dog are appealing for witnesses to trace a driver after their pet was killed.

The incident happened on Nantwich Road in Crewe close to the Aldi supermarket on Saturday (April 15).

April 19, 2023
Police want witnesses to A530 crash near Nantwich which killed teenager

Police want witnesses to A530 crash near Nantwich which killed teenager

Police are still looking for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage following the horror crash on the A530 near Nantwich which caused the death of 19-year-old Felix Davies.

Officers want to speak to the driver of a black car and white box type van seen in the area just before the collision.

April 18, 2023