Incident

Bomb squad called as Shavington man digs up hand grenade in garden!

Bomb squad called as Shavington man digs up hand grenade in garden!

A Shavington man who found a “high explosive” hand grenade in his garden sparked drama as the Bomb Squad had to be called out to cordon off the area.

David Birchall was digging in his back garden off Gresty Green Road when his fork clanked against something metal.

June 8, 2021
Crewe man jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

Crewe man jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A Crewe man has been jailed after admitting shoplifting and breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order.

Nigel Dunn, 42, of Fanshawe Walk, Crewe, appeared at West Cheshire Magistrates Court charged with five counts of shoplifting which occurred between May 17 and June 3.

June 7, 2021
Tourists suffer horror dog attack during trip to Nantwich

Tourists suffer horror dog attack during trip to Nantwich

Visitors to Nantwich spoke of their trauma after their dog was viciously attacked by an American Pit Bull type dog in the town.

Linda Blowfield and her husband were walking their retriever Libby near the Snow Hill car park when she was set on by the other dog.

June 5, 2021
Nantwich pub bosses release CCTV of gang who raided venue

Nantwich pub bosses release CCTV of gang who raided venue

Angry pub bosses in Nantwich have released these CCTV images of a gang who broke into their premises THREE times in one night and stole stock and damaged goods.

The incidents happened at the popular Ebenezer’s Craft Been and Gin bar at the rear of The Studio on Castle Street.

May 30, 2021
Crewe man charged after police incident near Reaseheath College, Nantwich

Crewe man charged after police incident near Reaseheath College, Nantwich

A man from Crewe has been charged with multiple offences including burglary, robbery and theft following a police incident in Nantwich.

Andrew Graham was arrested at around 7.30pm on Saturday (May 22) after police stopped a silver Citroen C4 on Nantwich Road near to Reaseheath College.

May 24, 2021
Woman cut free from crash on A500 Shavington bypass

Woman cut free from crash on A500 Shavington bypass

A woman had to be cut free from wreckage after a crash on the A500 Shavington bypass.

Fire crews were called to cut the victim out after the incident at around 9.30am yesterday (May 22).

May 23, 2021
Two people rescued during chip pan fire at Wistaston house

Two people rescued during chip pan fire at Wistaston house

Two people were rescued by fire crews after a chip pan fire in a house in Wistaston.

The incident happened in a semi-detached property on Thirlmere Road at around 3.30pm yesterday (Sunday).

May 17, 2021
Police hunt attacker who targeted cyclist in Crewe

Police hunt attacker who targeted cyclist in Crewe

Detectives are hunting an attacker who seriously assaulted a cyclist and stole his bike.

The robbery happened in Crewe when the victim, a man in his 20s who lives in the town, was cycling near the junction of Ruskin Road and Gainsborough Road.

May 14, 2021
Crews tackle kitchen fire at Nantwich house

Crews tackle kitchen fire at Nantwich house

A woman escaped injury after a fire in the kitchen of her Nantwich home.

The fire broke out on Bridle Hey at around 10.20am yesterday (May 6) and three appliances from Crewe and Audlem attended.

May 7, 2021
Hankelow polling station moved on election day due to fire

Hankelow polling station moved on election day due to fire

The polling station at Hankelow village near Nantwich has temporarily relocated due to a fire in the local area.

Polling station staff have evacuated safely, closed the polling station and have set up temporary polling arrangements from vehicles parked on Hankelow Village Green.

May 6, 2021
CCTV images of armed robber who targeted Crewe minimart store

CCTV images of armed robber who targeted Crewe minimart store

Police have issued these CCTV images of an armed robber who targeted a Minimart store in Crewe.

A man wielding a pistol entered the Tollemache Minimart (formerly Bargain Booze) off Parkers Road on Bank Holiday at around 10.15pm

May 5, 2021
Police launch appeal to trace man over Nantwich assault

Police launch appeal to trace man over Nantwich assault

Police want the public to help them trace a man wanted in connection with a serious assault in Nantwich.

Liam Neild is from Edleston and has links to Oldham.

May 3, 2021
Arsonists hunted after large fire sparked in Nantwich park

Arsonists hunted after large fire sparked in Nantwich park

Police and fire chiefs are appealing for witnesses to track down arsonists who piled up rubbish and started a large fire in a Nantwich park.

The incident happened in Brookfield Park off Shrewbridge Road – a site which has suffered some anti-social behaviour in recent weeks.

April 22, 2021