Incident

Police probe firearm incident in Nantwich house

Police probe firearm incident in Nantwich house

Police are probing a shooting incident in Nantwich after finding a discharged firearm in a house.

Officers swooped on a property in Arnold Street, Nantwich at around 11pm last night (October 3).

October 4, 2019
Woman rescued from burning kitchen in Nantwich house

Woman rescued from burning kitchen in Nantwich house

A woman was rescued from a burning kitchen in Nantwich after a smoke alarm was heard going off at the property.

The incident happened on Hayes Close in Nantwich at around 6.50pm last night (Sunday September 29).

September 30, 2019
Beechmere aftermath

Government steps up probe into Beechmere blaze in Crewe

Ministers have instructed building experts to investigate the Beechmere fire in Crewe.

The Building Research Establishment (BRE), a world leading independent organisation, has been asked by the Government to look into how the fire spread so quickly.

September 28, 2019
Three-car collision on busy road causes delays in Stapeley

Three-car collision on busy road causes delays in Stapeley

A three-car collision on a busy Nantwich road caused delays earlier today.

The accident happened at around 8.40am, and added to the long queues caused by faulty level crossing barriers on all three rail crossings in Nantwich.

September 26, 2019
Police hunt BMW driver who targeted girl, aged 15

Police hunt BMW driver who targeted girl, aged 15

Police are searching for a BMW driver who attempted to drag a 15-year-old girl into his car in Crewe.

The girl managed to scramble clear after a member of the public rushed to help her.

September 25, 2019
Police probe crash which left car on roof near Nantwich

Police probe crash which left car on roof near Nantwich

Police are investigating after a car was left on its roof in a collision at a busy junction near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A530 Middlewich Road at the traffic lights for the turning to Church Minshull.

September 20, 2019
Car fire closes busy Nantwich road

Car fire closes busy Nantwich road

A car which crashed and set on fire was causing major tailbacks in Nantwich.

The incident happened on Newcastle Road just off the Cheerbrook roundabout at around 4pm.

September 16, 2019
Three teenagers arrested after 11-year-old attacked in Queens Park

Three teenagers arrested after 11-year-old attacked in Queens Park

An 11-year-old boy is in hospital after being attacked in Queens Park in Crewe, say police.

Officers now want witnesses to come forward after the incident which happened shortly before 3.15pm today (Sunday September 8)

September 8, 2019
Tarporley man seriously burned in garden petrol incident

Tarporley man seriously burned in garden petrol incident

A man was badly burned while using petrol in his garden in Tarporley, say Cheshire fire crews.

The incident has led to warnings to residents about the dangers of using petrol in the garden environment.

September 4, 2019
Man rescued from scaffolding in Nantwich after falling asleep

Man rescued from scaffolding in Nantwich after falling asleep

A man who climbed up scaffolding late at night in Nantwich and fell asleep had to be rescued by fire crews.

September 1, 2019
Police appeal after “terrifying” burglary in Leighton

Police appeal after “terrifying” burglary in Leighton

Detectives called an aggravated burglary at a house in Leighton “terrifying” and are appealing for help to trace the knife-wielding offender.

The incident happened when the offender knocked on the front door of a house in Bodnant Close and claimed to be delivering a takeaway.

August 31, 2019
Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze

Dozens of firefighters tackle Nantwich farm blaze

Fire crews across the county helped tackle a large farm blaze in Broomhall, Nantwich.

The fire, believed to have started accidentally, broke out at around 12.15pm yesterday on Heatley Lane, Broomhall.

August 30, 2019
CCTV pics of missing Cheshire man released by police

CCTV pics of missing Cheshire man released by police

Officers looking for a missing man who’s car was found abandoned at Bickerton, have released CCTV images showing the clothes he was wearing when last seen.

Michael Anthony Wardle, known locally as Tony, was last seen leaving The Pheasant Inn in Higher Burwardsley near Tattenhall, where he had stayed overnight.

August 24, 2019