Incident

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
Motorcyclist, 19, killed in road accident near Nantwich

Motorcyclist, 19, killed in road accident near Nantwich

A 19-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision near Nantwich last night (July 14).

The accident involved a motorbike and a lorry on the A51 London Road at Bridgemere.

July 15, 2024
Illegal encampment removed by police from Nantwich CC

Illegal encampment removed by police from Nantwich CC

Travellers were forcibly removed from Nantwich Cricket Club grounds by police after setting up a third unauthorised encampment in as many days in the area.

Police gave the travellers a Section 60C notice to leave the site by 10.30am this morning (July 12).

July 12, 2024
Nantwich police step up fight against electric bike yobs

Nantwich police step up fight against electric bike yobs

Nantwich Police say they are stepping up their fight to crackdown on anti-social youths using electric bikes.

Residents have reported a number of incidents of youths causing problems on the high-powered bikes in and around the town centre.

July 12, 2024
Travellers set up encampment on Nantwich Cricket Club grounds

Travellers set up encampment on Nantwich Cricket Club grounds

Travellers have set up a second encampment in Nantwich after moving onto land at Nantwich Cricket Club.

Club officials say they are now working with police to serve them notice to leave the Whitehouse Lane club.

July 11, 2024
Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Barony Sports complex back open after travellers moved on

The Barony Sports complex in Nantwich is open again today after it temporarily closed yesterday due to an illegal encampment on the park.

Staff at the complex announced earlier yesterday that they had had to close because of the travellers encampment, which consisted of around six caravans.

July 10, 2024
Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews were called out to rescue a horse left stranded in a ditch in a field near Hankelow, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 8.15pm last night (July 6) on Longhill Lane in Hankelow.

July 7, 2024
Nantwich man arrested over sexual communications with child

Nantwich man arrested over sexual communications with child

A man has been arrested in Nantwich on suspicion of engaging in sexual communications with a child, police have confirmed.

Social media posts over the weekend reported that a man had been investigated by online groups over the alleged sexual activity.

June 24, 2024
Two-car smash in Nantwich caused long delays

Two-car smash in Nantwich caused long delays

A two-vehicle crash on a busy road in Nantwich caused long delays.

The incident happened near the junction of Newcastle Road and Elwood Way in Nantwich at around 3.20pm yesterday (June 20).

June 21, 2024
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a vehicle fire in the Stapeley area of Nantwich last night (June 19)

The incident happened at around 11pm on London Road.

June 20, 2024