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RSPCA appeal after two cats found dumped in layby near Nantwich

RSPCA appeal after two cats found dumped in layby near Nantwich

Two cats have been found dumped in a remote layby on a closed road near Nantwich, RSPCS officials said.

Animal rescuer inspector Jenny Bethel said it was lucky she found the hungry cats, who are such good friends they have been named Ross and Chandler.

January 14, 2021
Cheshire Police issue 58 fines for lockdown breaches in one weekend

Cheshire Police issue 58 fines for lockdown breaches in one weekend

Nantwich residents have been warned to stay at home unless essential after Cheshire Police issued 58 fines over the weekend.

Police chiefs say since the new restrictions came into force last week, most have been sticking to the rules to help protect the NHS and save lives.

January 12, 2021
Man seriously injured after car crashes into tree at Chorley near Nantwich

Man seriously injured after car crashes into tree at Chorley near Nantwich

A man was airlifted to hospital after his car ploughed into a tree on a country road at Chorley, near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Nantwich Road near Wrenbury. Police, air ambulance and fire crews attended the scene.

January 8, 2021
A51 accident at Reaseheath causes tailbacks in Nantwich

A51 accident at Reaseheath causes tailbacks in Nantwich

A two-car crash on the A51 near Nantwich left one person trapped and long tailbacks today (January 8).

The accident happened on Millstone Lane close to Reaseheath College just after 6.30am.

January 8, 2021
Nantwich Rector urges worshippers to stay away after Christmas Covid incidents

Nantwich Rector urges worshippers to stay away after Christmas Covid incidents

A church Rector in Nantwich has urged some worshippers to stay away after it emerged some who attended Christmas services later tested positive for COVID-19.

Mark Hart, Rector of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich, said the church is still open for public worship in Tier 4.

January 4, 2021
Cheshire Police issue Tier 4 warning after 22 people rescued in snow drama

Cheshire Police issue Tier 4 warning after 22 people rescued in snow drama

Cheshire Police teams have today warned residents to adhere to Tier 4 restrictions after officers were forced to embark on a 3-hour rescue of families stuck in snow in the county.

January 3, 2021
RSPCA appeal after dead dog found dumped in Nantwich

RSPCA appeal after dead dog found dumped in Nantwich

The RSPCA is appealing for help to trace the owner of a dog found dumped in a layby near Nantwich.

The body of the white Jack Russell terrier was found by a member of the public wrapped in a sheet and by the side of Poole Hill Road.

December 29, 2020
Woman, 80, sentenced over road death of friend near Nantwich

Woman, 80, sentenced over road death of friend near Nantwich

An 80-year-old woman who admitted causing a collision near Nantwich that resulted in the death of a close friend has been sentenced.

Maire Gibson appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court Yesterday (December 23) where she was banned from driving for 12 months.

December 24, 2020
Police find body in search for missing South Cheshire man

Police find body in search for missing South Cheshire man

Police officers searching for a missing man have found a body in a wooded area in Crewe.

The body has been formally identified as Jordan Lawton.

December 23, 2020
Marbury man sentenced for drink driving after Wrenbury crash

Marbury man sentenced for drink driving after Wrenbury crash

A 62-year-old man has been sentenced for drink driving after crashing his Ford Ranger into a field in Wrenbury.

William Warrington, from Hollins Lane, Marbury, had left the scene after crashing off Cholmondeley Road between a telegraph pole and a metal gate at around 10.15pm on July 31 this year.

December 15, 2020
Police hunt two men after Nantwich house raid

Police hunt two men after Nantwich house raid

Detectives are hunting two burglars who raided a Nantwich home and stole jewellery.

The men are believed to have forced entry to a property on Weaver Road sometime between 12pm and 1pm on Friday 4 December.

December 15, 2020
Shoppers in Nantwich town centre

Nantwich Christmas shoppers warned amid purse thefts rise

Police are urging Christmas shoppers to be vigilant following purse thefts in Nantwich, Sandbach, Crewe and Northwich.

December 11, 2020
Lorry and cement mixer collision closes busy A51 near Nantwich

Lorry and cement mixer collision closes busy A51 near Nantwich

A driver was seriously injured today after a lorry and cement mixer collided on the busy A51 near Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The accident happened at around 7am on Main Road, and the cement mixer careered into a field by the side of the road as a result of the crash.

December 11, 2020