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Nantwich level crossings could be targeted in Operation Look

Nantwich level crossings could be targeted in Operation Look

Level crossings in Nantwich could be monitored by police vehicles as part of a crackdown on crossing misuse.

The British Transport Police will be visiting level crossings across the region in the latest phase of Operation Look.

November 20, 2016
Willaston van driver killed in A500 crash at Barthomley named by police

Willaston van driver killed in A500 crash at Barthomley named by police

A Willaston man killed in the A500 crash at Barthomley, has been named as 31-year-old Neil Dey.

A van and a HGV collided on the road between the M6 and the roundabout for the Shavington bypass.

November 8, 2016
A500 accident sparks chaos for thousands of South Cheshire drivers

A500 accident sparks chaos for thousands of South Cheshire drivers

A serious accident on the A500 caused chaos for thousands of drivers from Crewe and Nantwich during rush hour today (November 7).

The crash between a van and a lorry has closed the A500 at Barthomley in both directions.

November 7, 2016
Damaged mains hits water supply for thousands in Nantwich

Damaged mains hits water supply for thousands in Nantwich

A damaged water mains network has hit the supply to thousands of Nantwich residents.

United Utilities engineers are now on site in the Barony Road area to repair the damage.

November 3, 2016
Police name man killed in Waterlode crash in Nantwich

Police name man killed in Waterlode crash in Nantwich

A man who died when his car crashed into a lamp-post on Waterlode in Nantwich has been named as Peter Egan.

Mr Egan, 64, from Tarvin, near Chester, was driving along Waterlode when his vehicle lost control and careered into the lamp-post.

October 31, 2016
Man rescued from Nantwich River Weaver banks by fire crews

Man rescued from Nantwich River Weaver banks by fire crews

A man had to be rescued by fire crews after getting stuck on the banks of the River Weaver by Welsh Row in Nantwich.

The incident happened at about 1.30am today (October 29).

October 29, 2016
Man killed after road accident on Waterlode in Nantwich

Man killed after road accident on Waterlode in Nantwich

A man has died after a serious road accident on Waterlode in Nantwich today, police have confirmed.

Cheshire Police had to close the road in both directions between Welsh Row and Railway Hotel roundabout after the incident.

October 23, 2016
Nantwich man, 26, killed after being hit by train at Wrenbury

Nantwich man, 26, killed after being hit by train at Wrenbury

A Nantwich man was killed when he was hit be a train near Wrenbury, British Transport Police has confirmed.

The 26-year-old victim was on the Shrewsbury to Crewe line near Wrenbury Station when he was hit at around 10.20am yesterday (October 9).

October 10, 2016
Rail delays after person hit by train at Wrenbury

Rail delays after person hit by train at Wrenbury

Rail services were delayed today after a person was hit by a train at Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

Services between Shrewsbury and Manchester were disrupted until this afternoon after the incident earlier today.

October 9, 2016
Nantwich cat owner’s warning after beloved pet killed by anti-freeze

Nantwich cat owner’s warning after beloved pet killed by anti-freeze

A distraught cat owner in Nantwich issued a warning to others after beloved moggy was poisoned by anti-freeze.

Sarah Welfare’s male cat Fonzie was rushed to vets who battled for two days to save him after he ingested anti-freeze in the Station View area of Nantwich.

October 5, 2016
Hunt for thug who smashed historic Nantwich pub window

Hunt for thug who smashed historic Nantwich pub window

Police are hunting a thug who smashed a window of an historic Nantwich building – and left part of his hand behind!

The incident happened at The Cat bar and restaurant, on Welsh Row, when the offender smashed his fist through one of the leaded windows.

October 3, 2016
South Cheshire cyclist killed in Mow Cop tree collision

South Cheshire cyclist killed in Mow Cop tree collision

A South Cheshire cyclist has died after he ploughed into a tree near Mow Cop, police said.

The 36-year-old victim, from Crewe, was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision on Mow Lane.

September 28, 2016
Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

Driver trapped in A51 smash at Bridgemere near Nantwich

A driver was trapped in a car after two vehicles collided on the A51 at Bridgemere near Nantwich.

Fire crews from Audlem and Crewe were called out to the smash on London Road last night (September 16).

September 17, 2016