Incident

Fire crews across South  Cheshire tackle large blaze in Crewe

Fire crews across South Cheshire tackle large blaze in Crewe

Firefighters across South Cheshire are battling a massive blaze in a building in Crewe this afternoon.

These images taken from the Middlewich Road area of Nantwich show huge plumes of smoke across the sky.

August 9, 2024
Man charged with racial harassment after Nantwich incident

Man charged with racial harassment after Nantwich incident

A man from Shavington has been charged with racially aggravated harassment following an incident in Nantwich, Cheshire Police said.

He is among four people who have been charged this week in relation to the national disorder and violence impacting all corners of the UK.

August 9, 2024
Rumours of riots led to “staggering” calls, says Cheshire Police chief

Rumours of riots led to “staggering” calls, says Cheshire Police chief

The Chief Constable of Cheshire Police said today rumours of riots around Cheshire lad to a “staggering” number of calls to their control room.

Mark Roberts spoke out after unverified social media speculation led to many people around the county anxious over planned protests as ongoing disorder has hit the UK.

August 8, 2024
Police hunt masked men who burgled Nantwich home

Police hunt masked men who burgled Nantwich home

Three masked men broke into a house in Nantwich and stole a quantity of cash.

Police said the offence happened at a house on Manor Road in Nantwich at around 10pm last night (August 5).

August 6, 2024
Police warning after burglars target Nantwich home

Police warning after burglars target Nantwich home

Police have warned householders to be wary after burglars targeted a home in Nantwich.

The break-in by two offenders in happened at a property in the Gerard Drive area of Nantwich.

August 2, 2024
Probe into vandalised canal lock causing chaos in Audlem

Probe into vandalised canal lock causing chaos in Audlem

An investigation into a vandalised canal lock in Audlem is continuing in what the Canal and River Trust labelled a “serious incident”.

It’s feared yobs vandalised the tail gates if lock 10 on the Shropshire Union Canal.

August 2, 2024
Fire crews tackle major blaze near Leighton Hospital

Fire crews tackle major blaze near Leighton Hospital

Fire crews across South Cheshire have been battling a major blaze on land close to Leighton Hospital.

The fire broke out in two barns off Middlewich Road in Leighton in the early hours of this morning.

July 29, 2024
Former detective from Nantwich jailed and banned from town

Former detective from Nantwich jailed and banned from town

A former police detective found guilty of assaulting a woman has been jailed and banner from entering Nantwich for 10 years.

Paul Whitehurst was jailed at Chester Crown Court today for 18 weeks and given an indefinite restraining order which prevents him from contacting the victim.

July 29, 2024
Serious crash closes A530 Whitchurch Road near Nantwich

Serious crash closes A530 Whitchurch Road near Nantwich

serious two-car crash has closed the busy A530 road between Nantwich and Whitchurch today.

Police say the incident happened at around 10.45am today (July 26).

July 26, 2024
Fire crews tackle blaze in school field in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle blaze in school field in Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to put a blaze involving a pile of tyres and pallets in a school field in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 9.30pm last night (Tuesday July 23).

July 24, 2024
Police appeal after serious crash between lorry and van in Crewe

Police appeal after serious crash between lorry and van in Crewe

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Crewe.

The incident involved a white panel van and a Royal Mail lorry on University Way.

July 20, 2024
Police appeal as brick thrown by youths from A500 bridge hits van

Police appeal as brick thrown by youths from A500 bridge hits van

A driver has warned others using the A500 after teenagers were seen throwing a brick from a footbridge over the dual carriageway near Nantwich.

One driver diverted off the A500 to pursue the youths and caught up with them before calling police.

July 19, 2024
Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Two motorcyclists who led police on pursuits across Cheshire have been arrested after one of them ended near Nantwich.

The drama began on the M56 and involved officers from Cheshire Police Motorcycle Unit, roads and crime unit vehicles and the police helicopter.

July 18, 2024