Incident

Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich

Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a blaze which broke out on a canal barge on the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The fire happened at around 9.45pm last night (September 14) on the canal off Chester Road in Acton.

September 15, 2022
Police appeal after Crewe crash victim dies four days after collision

Police appeal after Crewe crash victim dies four days after collision

A motorcyclist involved in a collision in Crewe died four days after being treated for a broken leg, police said.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and video footage after the crash involving the 20-year-old rider on a blue Lexmoto Crescent motorbike and a silver Ford Fiesta.

September 6, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley warning after swan shot dead on River Weaver

RSPCA Stapeley warning after swan shot dead on River Weaver

RSPCA bosses in Nantwich are urging people to be on their guard after a swan was shot and killed on the River Weaver near Winsford.

The adult female bird was spotted on the river and taken to Stapele Grange wildlife centre where x-rays (pictured) confirmed she had been shot in the head by an air rifle.

September 5, 2022
Armed officers in Stapeley Sept 1 2022

Armed officers search Stapeley amid reports of teen with gun

Armed officers descended on a Stapeley estate in Nantwich amid reports of a teenager seen wielding a firearm.

The incident happened last night at around 6pm when police were called to the Clonnersfield area of the Cronkinson estate.

September 2, 2022
Motorcyclist injured after crash on A534 near Burland

Motorcyclist injured after crash on A534 near Burland

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital today after a collision with a car on the A534 near Burland, Nantwich.

Emergency services were called at around 12.50pm today (August 31) to the junction of Cuckoo Lane and the A534.

August 31, 2022
Woman charged over M6 Cheshire drink drive incident

Woman charged over M6 Cheshire drink drive incident

A woman driver has been charged after being arrested on the M6 in Cheshire for being more than four times over the drink driving limit.

Sarah Vazquez, 43, of Wheatfield Road in Cronton, has been charged with drink driving and drunk in charge of a child under the age of seven.

August 27, 2022
Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail has issued a warning to drivers after the latest incident at a level crossing in Nantwich.

A van crashed through the level crossing barriers on London Road yesterday (August 17).

August 18, 2022
Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

Road closed after damage caused to level crossing in Nantwich

A level crossing and busy road in Nantwich were closed today after reports a vehicle crashed through the level crossing barriers.

The incident happened on the London Road level crossing at around 10am today (August 17).

August 17, 2022
Man with mystery head injury sparks police appeal

Man with mystery head injury sparks police appeal

A man treated at Leighton Hospital for a mystery head injury has sparked a police investigation.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident in Crewe which left the 29-year-old victim was serious head injuries.

August 17, 2022
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Reaseheath, Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Reaseheath, Nantwich

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after crashing on a busy road in Nantwich today.

The accident happened shortly before 8am on the B5074 Main Road, close to the entrance to Reaseheath College.

August 12, 2022
Fire badly damages homes on Nantwich estate

Fire badly damages homes on Nantwich estate

Fire crews spent more than 17 hours at the scene of a house blaze in Nantwich.

The fire broke out yesterday (August 10) and around 3.20pm on Blossom Grove, on the Malbank Waters estate.

August 11, 2022
Man charged after roof-top incident in Crewe

Man charged after roof-top incident in Crewe

A man is due to appear in court charged over a roof-top incident in Crewe on Sunday (August 7).

Police had to close off roads around the Middlewich Street area of the town.

August 9, 2022
Yobs spark two bin fires in Nantwich town centre

Yobs spark two bin fires in Nantwich town centre

It’s thought yobs deliberately started two bin fires within minutes of each other in Nantwich town centre.

Fire crews were called out at 1.15am yesterday (August 6) to the first fire on Pall Mall in Nantwich.

August 7, 2022