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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
Lorry driver arrested after serious A530 crash in Nantwich

Lorry driver arrested after serious A530 crash in Nantwich

A lorry driver has been arrested after a serious crash on the A530 in Nantwich today.

It involved a lorry and car which closed the busy road in both directions at Baddington.

June 17, 2024
Nantwich shoplifter jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

Nantwich shoplifter jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores across Nantwich, Shavington and Crewe has been jailed after breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order.

Ian James McIntyre, of no fixed abode but of Crewe, appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court yesterday (June 13) where he was jailed for 18 weeks.

June 14, 2024
Fire crews attend kitchen blaze in Nantwich house

Fire crews attend kitchen blaze in Nantwich house

Fire crews were called to a kitchen fire at a family home in Nantwich last night (June 13).

The incident happened at around 9pm at a property on Talbot Way, in Stapeley.

June 14, 2024
Seven arrested following disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe

Seven arrested following disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe

Seven youths have been arrested by police after a series of disturbances in Nantwich and Crewe last night (June 12).

Officers said they received a number of reports of incidents in Crewe and Nantwich involving a group of youths.

June 13, 2024