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Barony Park leisure facilities closed after latest unauthorised traveller encampment

Barony Park leisure facilities closed after latest unauthorised traveller encampment

Bosses of Barony Park sports complex has been closed in Nantwich amid the latest unauthorised traveller encampment.

Everybody said the decision has been made today for staff and customer “safety” reasons.

June 10, 2019
Vehicle fire after white van crashes into Nantwich front garden

Vehicle fire after white van crashes into Nantwich front garden

Fire crews tackled a vehicle blaze in Nantwich after a white van crashed through a fence and landed in someone’s front garden.

The incident, pictured, happened on Millstone Lane in Nantwich shortly after 5.15am today (Sunday June 9).

June 9, 2019
Hunt for knife attackers who stabbed man on Nantwich Road

Hunt for knife attackers who stabbed man on Nantwich Road

Detectives are hunting a couple after a man was stabbed in the back as he walked down Nantwich Road in Crewe.

The 40-year-old victim had got into an argument with a man and woman in the street when he was then attacked and stabbed by the man, police said.

June 6, 2019
Three men charged in connection with Nantwich burglaries

Three men charged in connection with Nantwich burglaries

Three men have been charged in connection with a series of burglaries at shops in Nantwich.

Aaron Hobin, 25; David Benn, 27 and Benjamin Benn, 31, were all arrested on Thursday May 30.

June 3, 2019
Family appeal after motorhome stolen from Nantwich car park

Family appeal after motorhome stolen from Nantwich car park

A Nantwich family is appealing for help to trace their beloved motorhome which was stolen in Nantwich.

This vehicle was taken from the car park off Pratchitt’s Row next to Morrisons in Nantwich yesterday (June 2) between 9.50am and 2.30pm.

June 3, 2019
Stapeley victim among those targeted by fraudsters, warn Cheshire Police

Stapeley victim among those targeted by fraudsters, warn Cheshire Police

A Stapeley resident was among six victims in Cheshire targeted by telephone fraudsters in one weekend, officers have revealed.

Detectives are warning people to be vigilant after several fraud offences were reported over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

May 29, 2019
Woman injured after car crashes into shop in Nantwich town centre

Woman injured after car crashes into shop in Nantwich town centre

A woman was injured after a car careered into a shop frontage in busy Nantwich town centre today (May 25).

The incident happened at around 2pm on Swinemarket in Nantwich and is believed to have involved one vehicle.

May 25, 2019
Train passengers evacuated after blaze on carriage in Willaston

Train passengers evacuated after blaze on carriage in Willaston

Passengers had to be evacuated after a fire broke out on a train between Nantwich and Crewe.

The incident happened as the train travelled through Willaston yesterday (Sunday May 19) at around 10.30am.

May 20, 2019
Social media “threats” against Brine Leas in Nantwich are hoax, say police

Social media “threats” against Brine Leas in Nantwich are hoax, say police

Alleged “threats” made against Brine Leas School in Nantwich are hoax, police have said.

Officers were called in after the “threats” were reported as being posted on social media sites including Instagram and Snapchat.

May 17, 2019
Butcher jailed for 12 years for stabbing three people in Crewe

Butcher jailed for 12 years for stabbing three people in Crewe

A butcher who stabbed three people after a night out in Crewe has been jailed for 12 years.

Marian Minu, 34, of Nantwich Road, Crewe, was jailed at Chester Crown Court after pleading guilty to one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of causing grevious bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

May 17, 2019
Fox hunt probe in Church Minshull dropped by Cheshire Police

Fox hunt probe in Church Minshull dropped by Cheshire Police

Cheshire Police have dropped an investigation into the death of a fox during a hunt in Church Minshull near Nantwich.

The force said today that the probe, launched in November 2018, resulted in insufficient evidence to prosecute.

May 17, 2019
Nantwich Mayor pledges public meeting to agree Barony Park barriers

Nantwich Mayor pledges public meeting to agree Barony Park barriers

Nantwich Mayor Arthur Moran has pledged to stage a public meeting to plot a way forward in tackling unauthorised traveller camps on Barony Park.

Cllr Moran made the suggestion at a town council meeting last night (May 16) where scores of angry residents living by the park vented their frustration.

May 17, 2019
Police probe social media “threats” against Brine Leas School in Nantwich

Police probe social media “threats” against Brine Leas School in Nantwich

Police have launched a probe into alleged threats made on social media towards Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

Headteacher David Cole called in the police after “threatening messages” were reported as seen on Instagram and Snapchat.

May 14, 2019