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Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle out of control blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze which had become out of control in Nantwich last night (April 3).

The incident happened at a property on Middlewich Road at around 8.15pm.

April 4, 2025
Cheshire Police warning amid courier fraud incidents

Cheshire Police warning amid courier fraud incidents

Officers are urging Crewe and Nantwich residents to remain vigilant following a number of reports of courier frauds.

Cheshire Police say they received three reports of courier fraud today (March 28) where victims have been contacted by fraudsters posing as officers.

March 28, 2025
Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

A pensioner from Tarporley who went missing sparking a police search and appeal has been found dead, it was confirmed today.

Patricia Hadler, 85, was last seen on Friday (March 21) and police were increasingly concerned for her welfare.

March 24, 2025
Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men from London were arrested and a machete found as police investigated an attempted burglary in Shavington.

The suspects ere arrested in the early hours on Monday (March 17) after officers spotted two BMW cars acting suspiciously in the Crewe South area.

March 19, 2025
Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich

Network Rail “looking at options” to improve level crossing in Nantwich

Rail bosses say they are considering options to improve the troublesome Newcastle Road level crossing in Nantwich.

There have already been a number of incidents at the crossing in 2025.

March 18, 2025
Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital

Nantwich man attacked in Spain dies in UK hospital

A Nantwich man who was left fighting for his life in a Spanish hospital after being attacked while on holiday, has died.

Marshall Latham, of Highfield Drive, suffered catastrophic brain injuries and was critically ill in hospital after the assault in Caleta, on the island of Fuerteventura.

March 16, 2025
Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

The heartbroken parents of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have vowed to fight on for justice and find out the truth behind his death.

In an exclusive interview with Nantwich News, the 16-year-old’s mum Martina Hayley Cliffe told how she still believes other people’s actions may have led to his death.

March 14, 2025
Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews battled a large blaze at a farm in Haughton, near Nantwich, last night (March 11).

The fire broke out and involved around 2,000 bales of silage and a large number of tyres at a farm on Hall Lane.

March 12, 2025
Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police are hunting burglars who raided a home in Audlem and stole cash and jewellery.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the crime which happened around 9.05pm on Wednesday (March 5).

March 6, 2025
Motorcyclist Luke Nabi with late father

Nantwich woman arrested after motorcyclist dies in road crash

A Nantwich woman has been arrested after a road collision which led to the death of a motorcyclist.

Luke Nabi, 38, had been riding his motorbike along Hall Lane in Darnhall near Winsford shortly before 7am on February 26 when he was involved in a collision with a car.

March 4, 2025
Man charged following incident in Willaston

Man charged following incident in Willaston

A man has been charged with criminal damage recklessly endangering life following an incident in Willaston on Sunday.

David Taylor-Headon, of Lochleven Road, Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday March 2.

March 4, 2025
A500 “surface dressing” apology issued amid flood of complaints

A500 “surface dressing” apology issued amid flood of complaints

EXCLUSIVE
The firm behind surface dressing works on the A500 Shavington Bypass has today apologised after months of complaints from drivers.

Eurovia EST said investigations are continuing and all remedial works would be paid for by contractors.

March 3, 2025
Crewe man jailed for 3D firearm at house in Nantwich

Crewe man jailed for 3D firearm at house in Nantwich

Crewe man has been jailed for possessing a 3D viable firearm at an house in Nantwich as well as other firearms offences.

In the first case of its kind in Cheshire, Matthew Alcroft, from Cheyney Walk, Crewe, had a 3D printed firearm in his possession.

March 3, 2025