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Environment Agency probe “slurry” pollution reports in River Weaver in Nantwich

Environment Agency probe “slurry” pollution reports in River Weaver in Nantwich

The Environment Agency are believed to be investigating reports of “slurry” pollution in the River Weaver in Nantwich.

Witnesses say the EA has confirmed “a slug of slurry” is making its way down the river, causing the deaths of many fish along the watercourse.

October 4, 2023
Police appeal over incidents involving e-bikes in Nantwich and Crewe

Police appeal over incidents involving e-bikes in Nantwich and Crewe

Detectives investigating incidents involving youths on e-bikes threatening people in Nantwich and Crewe are appealing to the public for information.

There have been multiple reports of a group of young men dressed all in black making threats across Crewe and Nantwich in the past few weeks.

October 3, 2023
Hunt for driver who crashed into college worker’s car and fled

Hunt for driver who crashed into college worker’s car and fled

A Cheshire College employee was left ‘fuming’ after she found her vehicle smashed up and almost certainly written off in the car park as she left work.

Fenella Williams found her Ford Focus seriously damaged on the passenger’s side at the college’s South Cheshire campus in Crewe.

September 28, 2023
Crewe man arrested over murder of woman found in street

Crewe man arrested over murder of woman found in street

A Crewe man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 35-year-old woman who died following a serious incident in Congleton.

Police named the victim today as Charlotte Dodd, who was found unconscious at the roadside on Padgbury Lane in the early hours of Sunday (Sept 24).

September 26, 2023
Police hunting Nantwich hit and run driver update appeal

Police hunting Nantwich hit and run driver update appeal

Police appealing for witnesses following a suspected hit and run in Nantwich, want to contact two drivers who were in the area at the time of the incident.

The 61-year-old victim of the incident was found with serious injuries on London Road, close to The Leopard pub and Jackson Avenue, at around 9.10pm on Friday September 8.

September 22, 2023
Police appeal for information after schoolgirl, 13, sexually assaulted

Police appeal for information after schoolgirl, 13, sexually assaulted

A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted as she walked in an alleyway in Crewe, police say.

Detectives are investigating and calling for anyone with information to get in touch after the incident on Underwood Lane.

September 21, 2023
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Police arrest one after temporary “stop and search” in Nantwich

Police arrested one person during their temporary “stop and search” powers in Nantwich – and have vowed to step up patrols in the town.

It comes after several reports that a gang of young males dressed all in black have been making threats to residents.

September 18, 2023
Police given extra stop and search powers in Nantwich after incidents

Police given extra stop and search powers in Nantwich after incidents

Police officers in Nantwich have been given more powers to stop and search anyone they suspect of carrying a weapon, it emerged today.

It follows a number of incidents over the past week of threats and criminal damage in the town, mainly involving youths.

September 17, 2023
New Nantwich skate park suffers anti-social behaviour

New Nantwich skate park suffers anti-social behaviour

Police say they are aware of anti-social behaviour already affecting the newly opened skate park on the Barony in Nantwich.

Councillors and Crewe and Nantwich MP have voiced concerns about the problems just a few days after the park officially re-opened earlier this month.

September 17, 2023
Appeal for information following assault in Nantwich

Appeal for information following assault in Nantwich

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an alleged assault on a woman at Nantwich Lake.

The incident happened over a month ago on Thursday August 10.

September 14, 2023
Police hunt driver after pedestrian left injured in Nantwich

Police hunt driver after pedestrian left injured in Nantwich

Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace a driver who hit a pedestrian and drove off on London Road in Nantwich.

The 61-year-old victim is receiving treatment at Royal Stoke Hospital for a number of serious injuries.

September 11, 2023
Police probe alleged hit and run on Nantwich road

Police probe alleged hit and run on Nantwich road

Police are probing an apparent hit and run incident which has left a man with serious head injuries.

The incident happened last night on London Road in Nantwich, close to the junction with Jackson Avenue.

September 9, 2023
Shocking image shows piles of rubbish at Nantwich supermarket

Shocking image shows piles of rubbish at Nantwich supermarket

This shocking picture shows the amount of rubbish dumped by members of the public on a Nantwich supermarket car park.

The image was taken by a reader who was stunned at the mounds of garbage next to the Sainsbury’s supermarket recycling area.

September 8, 2023