Incident

Fly-tippers block Nantwich to Crewe Greenway

Fly-tippers block Nantwich to Crewe Greenway

Angry users of the Nantwich to Crewe Greenway hit out at fly-tippers today who dumped this massive load of rubbish across the route.

Early morning users of the route which connects the two towns found the dump close off Middlewich Road close to the entrance to Alvaston Hall Hotel.

July 10, 2018
Car blaze in Willaston being treated as arson

Car blaze in Willaston being treated as arson

A car fire in Willaston near Nantwich is being treated as suspicious, fire chiefs confirmed.

The blaze broke out on Green Lane in Willaston at around 10.30pm last night (July 4).

July 5, 2018
School warnings after man attempts to lure Malbank pupil into his car

School warnings after man attempts to lure Malbank pupil into his car

Schools across Nantwich have issued a warning to parents after a man tried to lure a pupil into his car.

The incident involved a year 10 Malbank School pupil as she was walking home in the Burland area near Nantwich after school.

July 2, 2018
Railway embankment blaze disrupts train services between Crewe and Chester

Railway embankment blaze disrupts train services between Crewe and Chester

A rapidly spreading blaze on a railway embankment in Crewe has caused delays to local services.

Firefighters have been battling the blaze off Dunwoody Way in Crewe since it started at around 1.20pm today (June 29).

June 29, 2018
Fire crews rescue bullock stuck in Hankelow ditch near Nantwich

Fire crews rescue bullock stuck in Hankelow ditch near Nantwich

Fire crews across Cheshire mucked in to help rescue a bullock stuck in a ditch near Nantwich.

And the animal was soon on the mooove again after they managed to pull him out with ropes and ramps.

June 29, 2018
Another “sink hole”! This time at busy Willaston road junction

Another “sink hole”! This time at busy Willaston road junction

Drivers are being warned to avoid Wybunbury Road in Willaston after a “sink hole” appeared.

The hole is between the junction of Eastern Road and Green Lane, and the route is currently closed, says Cheshire Police.

June 28, 2018
Fire chiefs issue hoverboards warning after house fire in Crewe

Fire chiefs issue hoverboards warning after house fire in Crewe

Firefighters are warning people across South Cheshire to be vigilant after a popular electronic children’s toy caused a fire.

Crews were called to reports of a kitchen fire in Smith Grove in Crewe and found the fire had been caused by a self-balancing electronic scooter – commonly known as hoverboards.

June 27, 2018
Nantwich man killed after Porsche crashes into canal bridge

Nantwich man killed after Porsche crashes into canal bridge

A Nantwich man has died after his Porsche Boxster careered off the A54 and crashed into a bridge over a canal.

Father-of-four Anthony Hawks, 50, (pictured) was declared dead at the scene by emergency services after the incident on the A54 Bosley Road in Congleton.

June 25, 2018
Family pays tribute to motorcyclist killed on A530 near Alvaston, Nantwich

Family pays tribute to motorcyclist killed on A530 near Alvaston, Nantwich

The family of a motorcyclist killed in an accident on the A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich has paid tribute to him.

Anthony Rushton (pictured), 58, died after his motorbike collided with a car on the A530 close to the junction with Colleys Lane.

June 25, 2018
Two-vehicle crash closed A51 at Doddington Lake near Nantwich

Two-vehicle crash closed A51 at Doddington Lake near Nantwich

A crash closed the A51 road at Doddington Lake near Nantwich earlier today (June 23).

Emergency services were at the scene of the accident which happened near Bridgemere at around 7.30am today.

June 23, 2018
Motorcyclist killed in A530 smash near Nantwich named as Anthony Rushton

Motorcyclist killed in A530 smash near Nantwich named as Anthony Rushton

A motorcyclist killed in the two-vehicle smash on the A530 at Alvaston near Nantwich has been named as Anthony Rushton.

The 58-year-old grandad, from Chesterton, was riding along the Middlewich Road when he collided with a blue Mazda 5.

June 21, 2018
Cheshire East Council return to court in bid to move Barony Park travellers

Cheshire East Council return to court in bid to move Barony Park travellers

Council officials are back at magistrates court today in a further bid to evict travellers from their encampments in Nantwich.

A number of travelling families set up camp on Barony Park and nearby Volunteer Fields a week ago.

June 18, 2018
A530 smash near Alvaston Hall closes Middlewich Road

A530 smash near Alvaston Hall closes Middlewich Road

A serious accident has closed the busy A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich.

The three-vehicle accident happened close to Alvaston Hall Hotel. An air ambulance has been called.

June 17, 2018