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Warning as bird flu confirmed in Queens Park, says volunteer group

Warning as bird flu confirmed in Queens Park, says volunteer group

Users of Queens Park in Crewe were warned today after DEFRA confirmed cases of Avian Bird Flu.

The park is used by thousands of people across Crewe and Nantwich, but a number of birds have been found dead in recent days.

December 30, 2025
Will Whitchurch canal breach impact Nantwich water supplies?

Will Whitchurch canal breach impact Nantwich water supplies?

There are concerns that the major Whitchurch canal breach will impact water supplies to Hurleston Reservoir in Nantwich.

The reservoir, just off the A51 near Snugburys, is a key part of the water network supplying homes and businesses in Nantwich and surrounding areas.

December 26, 2025
10 people rescued in major Shropshire Union Canal incident

10 people rescued in major Shropshire Union Canal incident

Ten people had to be rescued during a major incident when a sinkhole opened up on the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch over night.

Emergency services are the on scene on the Llangollen branch of the canal which runs down from Wrenbury into Whitchurch and out towards Wales.

December 22, 2025
Fire crews tackle large bonfire near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle large bonfire near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to tackle a large bonfire which was in danger of spreading to conifer trees near Nantwich.

The bonfire was on land off Crewe Road, in Walgherton, at around 5.15pm yesterday (December 20).

December 21, 2025
Stapeley man arrested after major cannabis haul seized

Stapeley man arrested after major cannabis haul seized

A man from Stapeley in Nantwich is one of two arrested after more than 500-kilograms of cannabis was seized.

The 536 kilogram haul was seized by border officers back in August.

December 18, 2025
Wigan man charged with numerous offences after Nantwich incident

Wigan man charged with numerous offences after Nantwich incident

A man from Wigan has been charged with several offences following an incident in Nantwich.

Ben Birchall was arrested at around 11.30am on Friday December 12th in the Welsh Row area of Nantwich.

December 17, 2025
Shropshire Union Canal section to be closed

Police appeal after woman injured in dog incident in Nantwich

A woman suffered a broken arm in an incident with a dog by the canal in Acton, Nantwich.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident on the canal towpath near to the marina bridge.

December 16, 2025
Serious crash closed A500 Shavington Bypass

Serious crash closed A500 Shavington Bypass

The busy A500 was temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into roadside signage.

Fire and police were called to the scene at around midday yesterday (December 14th) where the incident happened at the A500/A531 roundabout in Weston, Crewe.

December 15, 2025
Missing man found in Wrenbury after police copter search

Missing man found in Wrenbury after police copter search

A man reported missing in the Wrenbury area has been found safe and well.

Cheshire Police scrambled their force helicopter and sent a number of patrol vehicles to help in the search at around 9.30pm last night (December 14th).

December 15, 2025
Fire crews tackle car blaze in Doddington near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle car blaze in Doddington near Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a vehicle blaze which broke out on a lane off the A51 London Road near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 6.30pm last night (December 8th) on Mill Lane in Doddington.

December 9, 2025
Five arrested in Nantwich in December drink/drug drive crackdown

Five arrested in Nantwich in December drink/drug drive crackdown

Five people have been arrested Nantwich in the first week of a police December crackdown in drink and drug driving.

Cheshire Police are taking part in the national campaign called Operation Limit.

December 6, 2025
Ambulance crash near Church Minshull left paramedics in hospital

Ambulance crash near Church Minshull left paramedics in hospital

Three paramedics were left in hospital after their ambulance crashed on a rural road near Church Minshull.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the “serious collision” which happened on Eardswick Lane.

December 1, 2025
Cheshire Police launch public appeal as ketamine drug problem spirals

Cheshire Police launch public appeal as ketamine drug problem spirals

People in South Cheshire are being urged to come forward with information on ketamine supply across the county.

The appeal from Cheshire Police comes amid growing concerns about the harm the drug is causing to people and communities.

December 1, 2025