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Hunt for two men after dogs stolen outside Nantwich shop

Hunt for two men after dogs stolen outside Nantwich shop

Police are hunting two men believed to have stolen these Labrador dogs from outside a shop in Nantwich.

Devastated owners Charlotte and Dale Robson have posted an appeal all over town and social media in a bid to get Denzel and Welly back.

March 28, 2021
Two arrested in drugs raid at Nantwich house

Two arrested in drugs raid at Nantwich house

Police say two people have been arrested after a drugs raid on a house in Nantwich.

Officers issued a drugs warrant at the property in the Edleston area at about 3.30pm today (March 27).

March 27, 2021
School bus collides with van outside Brine Leas School in Nantwich

School bus collides with van outside Brine Leas School in Nantwich

A school bus collided with a van parked outside Brine Leas School in Nantwich today.

No pupils were on board the bus at the time of the crash, and it’s believed no one was injured.

March 24, 2021
Teenager found guilty of hammer attack which blinded Nantwich man

Teenager found guilty of hammer attack which blinded Nantwich man

A teenager has been convicted of attempted murder after a man was left blind following a hammer attack in Nantwich.

The 17-year-old – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was today (March 18) found guilty of the vicious assault following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court.

March 18, 2021
Police hunt men who targeted Nantwich schoolgirl by river

Police hunt men who targeted Nantwich schoolgirl by river

Police are investigating reports that a young teenage girl in Nantwich was approached by a gang of men who made “inappropriate comments” towards her.

The 14-year old girl was walking on the footpath next to the River Weaver, behind Manor Road North, when she was approached by three men.

March 18, 2021
Cheshire man, 50, arrested in Michael Barrymore party murder case

Cheshire man, 50, arrested in Michael Barrymore party murder case

A Cheshire man, 50, has today been arrested in connection with the murder of Stuart Lubbock at a pool party at TV star Michael Barrymore’s house 20 years ago.

Detectives from Essex Police said they have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock (pictured).

March 17, 2021
Popular swan at Crewe’s Queens Park passes away

Popular swan at Crewe’s Queens Park passes away

By Jonathan White
A male swan that was very popular with visitors to Queens Park in Crewe has passed away.

The swan – known as ‘Duke’ – was the longest resident male swan at the park.

March 15, 2021
Driver who crashed into Nantwich shop comes forward

Driver who crashed into Nantwich shop comes forward

Police say a driver who crashed into a shop front in Nantwich causing the town centre street to be closed off, has come forward.

The incident happened early on Thursday (March 11) when a vehicle hit the front of the Hope House charity shop building on the corner of High Street and Swine Market, in Nantwich.

March 15, 2021
Nantwich town centre road closure set to continue after building collision

Nantwich town centre road closure set to continue after building collision

The main through road in Nantwich town centre is likely to remain closed for some time after a vehicle crashed into a building, leaving it unsafe.

The incident happened on the corner of Swine Market and High Street on Thursday (March 11).

March 14, 2021
Body found near Crewe Hall in search for missing man

Body found near Crewe Hall in search for missing man

Officers searching for a missing man in Crewe have found a body.

The body, which was discovered by a member of the public in a wooded area near Crewe Hall, is believed to be that of 51-year-old Josef Skrdlant.

March 11, 2021
Nantwich town centre road closed after car crashes into shop

Nantwich town centre road closed after car crashes into shop

A town centre road in Nantwich is closed today after a vehicle crashed into a shop before driving off, leaving the building unsafe.

These images show the accident happened on the corner of Swine Market and High Street.

March 11, 2021
Police renew appeal in search for missing Crewe man

Police renew appeal in search for missing Crewe man

Police searching for a missing man from Crewe have renewed their appeal for information.

Josef Skrdlant has not been seen since he left his home in the Queens Park area of Crewe on foot at around 10am on Friday February 19.

March 5, 2021
“Astonishing” rise in Cheshire drivers caught using mobile phones

“Astonishing” rise in Cheshire drivers caught using mobile phones

Police chiefs in Cheshire say they are “astonished” after an operation caught more than 300 motorists in one month using their mobile phone.

Officers issued 318 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorists for using their mobile phone behind the wheel in February – that’s a massive rise from 32 issued in February last year.

March 3, 2021