Incident

Building fire in Nantwich started in light fitting

Building fire in Nantwich started in light fitting

A fire in a building in Nantwich was started by a faulty light fitting, say Cheshire fire crews

The fire broke out in a property on Monks Lane in Nantwich at around 5pm on Thursday (February 20).

February 22, 2020
Two Nantwich house burglaries linked, warn police

Two Nantwich house burglaries linked, warn police

Detectives warned Nantwich residents today after saying two house burglaries in the town within hours of each other are linked.

The first happened on Birchin Lane while the householders were still asleep upstairs.

February 21, 2020
Firefighters tackle van fire in Nantwich

Firefighters tackle van fire in Nantwich

Firefighters from Nantwich tackled a fire which damaged a van in Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 8.30am yesterday (February 17) on London Road.

February 18, 2020
Clarks in Nantwich says staff member being tested for Coronavirus

Clarks in Nantwich says staff member being tested for Coronavirus

Clarks in Nantwich has confirmed the store is currently closed while a staff member is undergoing tests for suspected Coronavirus.

The store on High Street was closed on Friday and yesterday, with a notice on the door saying “due to unforeseen circumstances.”

February 16, 2020
Flood warnings issued for River Weaver in Nantwich

Flood warnings issued for River Weaver in Nantwich

Flood warnings have been issued today for the River Weaver in the Nantwich area, after heavy rains from Storm Dennis.

Rain over the past 24-36 hours will leave the Weaver levels dangerously high, say the Environment Agency.

February 16, 2020
Fatal fire in Mount Close in Nantwich -  Google Street View

Couple who died in Nantwich bungalow fire named by Police

A couple found dead in a fire at a bungalow in Nantwich have been named by police as Beryl and Peter Cooper.

Beryl, 80, and Peter, 82, were found unresponsive inside the Mount Close property by fire crews.

February 13, 2020
Floods and fallen trees across South Cheshire during Storm Ciara

Floods and fallen trees across South Cheshire during Storm Ciara

Trees were felled, buildings damaged, and roads flooded across South Cheshire which was battered by Storm Ciara over the last 18 hours.

February 9, 2020
Long delays after road accident outside Leighton Hospital

Long delays after road accident outside Leighton Hospital

A serious road collision outside Leighton Hospital has resulted in long delays today (February 6)

The incident happened on the A530 Middlewich Road by the turn in for the Leighton Hospital treatment centre.

February 6, 2020
Masked armed robbers target Wistaston store

Masked armed robbers target Wistaston store

Three masked men raided a Wistaston store worker during an armed raid.

The incident happened at the Bargain Booze store on King’s Drive at around 7.30pm last night (February 4).

February 5, 2020
Car park thieves target ticket machines in Nantwich and Crewe

Car park thieves target ticket machines in Nantwich and Crewe

Thieves are targeting car park ticket machines in Nantwich and Crewe, Cheshire East Council has warned.

It comes after a recent spate of thefts in which £15,000 has been stolen from pay-and-display machines across the borough.

February 3, 2020
Teenage boys charged with assault of 54-year-old in Crewe

Teenage boys charged with assault of 54-year-old in Crewe

Two teenage boys, aged 14 and 16, from Crewe have been charged following an alleged attack in the town.

A 54-year-old man from Crewe suffered a puncture wound as a result of the alleged assault in Somerville Street shortly before 3.45pm on Friday (January 31).

February 3, 2020
Thug smashes St Mary’s Church “Creation Window” in Nantwich

Thug smashes St Mary’s Church “Creation Window” in Nantwich

A thug has smashed the stunning “creation window” at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The vandal threw a beer bottle at the window from the outside, damaging a section on the right-side of the window (pictured).

February 1, 2020
Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Hankelow

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze in Hankelow

Fire crews from Nantwich and Audlem tackle chimney blaze in Hankelow.

The fire broke out at the property on Park View at around 8.50pm last night (January 31).

February 1, 2020