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Cheshire Police welcome closure of asylum seeker hotel in Crewe

Cheshire Police welcome closure of asylum seeker hotel in Crewe

Cheshire Police chiefs have welcomed the closure of an asylum seeker hotel in Crewe amid an “unacceptable”  amount of crime and disorder.

The Crewe Arms Hotel was being used to accommodate single male asylum seekers, but it has now been closed following partnership work between Cheshire Constabulary and the Home Office.

April 15, 2026
Nantwich motorcyclist, 18, jailed for fleeing scene after hitting child

Nantwich motorcyclist, 18, jailed for fleeing scene after hitting child

A Nantwich man has been jailed following a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a five-year-old child.

The court heard how 18-year-old Kaylem Longhurst was riding the motorcycle when he struck the child, causing serious injuries, before fleeing the scene.

April 14, 2026
Albanian gang guilty

Gang jailed for 38 years for high value burglaries including Willaston

Four Albanian men and a British woman have been sentenced to more than 38 years in prison for a series of high value burglaries across the UK, including in Willaston near Nantwich.

Kristian Gropcaj, 30, George Pepa, 31, Krisjian Dedndreaj, 28, Sidorjan Lleshi, 26, and Jade Tubb, 33, were sentenced at Chester Crown Court yesterday (April 13th) and today.

April 14, 2026
Fire crews battle major blaze at Nantwich recycling centre

Fire crews battle major blaze at Nantwich recycling centre

A major fire broke out at a recycling centre in Wardle, Nantwich, earlier today (April 13)

Fire appliances from Nantwich, Crewe and Chester were called out at around 5am to the fire on the Green Lane industrial estate on Green Lane.

April 13, 2026
Fire crews free driver trapped in Nantwich garage collapse

Fire crews free driver trapped in Nantwich garage collapse

A vehicle owner had to be rescued by fire crews after becoming trapped by a collapsing garage in Nantwich.

The incident unfolded at around 3.45pm today (April 13th) at a property on Brown Avenue in Nantwich.

April 13, 2026
Fire crews rescue cow stuck in river near Audlem

Fire crews rescue cow stuck in river near Audlem

Fire crews were called out in the middle of the night to help rescue a cow stranded in a river near Nantwich.

The incident happened in the River Weaver off Coole Lane in Austerson.

April 12, 2026
Seven arrests made during Nantwich Jazz Festival, say police

Seven arrests made during Nantwich Jazz Festival, say police

Nantwich Police have praised venues, door staff and visitors for making Easter’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival one of the safest yet.

Sgt Matt Stonier revealed that just seven arrests were made throughout the whole 5-day festival between April 2-6.

April 11, 2026
Tributes paid to young Nantwich dad killed in motorcycle accident

Tributes paid to young Nantwich dad killed in motorcycle accident

Friends and fellow motorcyclists have paid tribute to a young Nantwich dad who died in a road accident on the A530 near Wistaston.

Kerie O’Donnell was killed when his motorbike was in collision with a Range Rover on Middlewich Road on Easter Monday.

April 8, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in collision with car on A530 near Wistaston

Motorcyclist killed in collision with car on A530 near Wistaston

Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in a collision with a Range Rover on the A530 Middlewich Road near Wistaston.

The driver of the Range Rover is in hospital with serious injuries after the incident at 7.50pm last night (Monday April 6th).

April 7, 2026
Nantwich woman injured in dog attack near Barony Park

Nantwich woman injured in dog attack near Barony Park

A young Nantwich woman has appealed for help to trace a dog and its owner after she was attacked and injured near Barony Park.

The incident happened as the 19-year-old victim was walking towards Highfield Drive at about 12.30pm yesterday (Good Friday).

April 4, 2026
Military funeral held after death of Nantwich man in Royal Navy

Military funeral held after death of Nantwich man in Royal Navy

A military funeral has been held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for a local man who was serving in the Navy at the time of this death.

Tributes have been paid to Chief Petty Officer Gavin Hickie, who has died at the age of 47.

March 31, 2026
Police appeal to trace man after theft in Nantwich

Police appeal to trace man after theft in Nantwich

Cheshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public in locating a wanted man in connection with a theft in Nantwich.

Police say Nicholas Hughes is wanted in relation to a theft offence, and has links to the West Midlands area.

March 23, 2026
Nantwich Police make 18 arrests over busy weekend

Nantwich Police make 18 arrests over busy weekend

Police in Nantwich and Crewe made 18 arrests over a busy weekend for various crimes including those suspected of theft, drug driving, child neglect and assault.

On Friday, a 55-year-old man from Shavington was arrested on suspicion of a domestic related theft.

March 16, 2026