Incident

HSE inspectors probe Reaseheath College student’s saw injuries

HSE inspectors probe Reaseheath College student’s saw injuries

An investigation into how a student suffered serious hand injuries at Reaseheath College in Nantwich is continuing, the Health and Safety Executive has confirmed.

HSE investigators were back at the college last week to conduct further interviews around the incident.

February 23, 2024
Police probe Nantwich crash after driver fled scene

Police probe Nantwich crash after driver fled scene

A Nantwich man’s parked works van was badly damaged after a car smashed into it in the early hours before the driver fled the scene.

Paul Sun was woken by the crash in the early hours of Sunday outside his home on London Road, Nantwich.

February 22, 2024
Police appeal after armed robbery at Morrisons store in Crewe

Police appeal after armed robbery at Morrisons store in Crewe

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage after men armed with a weapon robbed a convenience store in Crewe.

Two men entered the Morrisons Daily store on Gainsborough Road, Crewe, with a weapon at around 9.25pm on Sunday (February 18).

February 20, 2024
Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Furious River Weaver campaigners have hit out after farm workers were caught on camera in Audlem washing thousands of litres of slurry into drains.

Environmental groups fear the slurry will now be washed into the nearby River Weaver, causing more pollution and fish deaths.

February 14, 2024
Woman, 38, charged over Nantwich Road death of pedestrian

Woman, 38, charged over Nantwich Road death of pedestrian

A woman has been charged in relation to the death of a pedestrian on Nantwich Road in Crewe, police have confirmed.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, 38, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, was arrested on Friday (February 9) following the incident on the same day.

February 13, 2024
Woman arrested after pedestrian, 61, dies in accident on Nantwich Road, Crewe

Woman arrested after pedestrian, 61, dies in accident on Nantwich Road, Crewe

A pedestrian has died after being in collision with a car on Nantwich Road in Crewe, police confirmed.

The incident happened at 10.09am today (February 9) when officers on patrol came across a collision involving a green BMW and a pedestrian.

February 9, 2024
Appeal for witnesses after Nantwich crash leaves man in hospital

Appeal for witnesses after Nantwich crash leaves man in hospital

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the A51 Nantwich bypass crash.

The incident led to the closure of the busy route between Peacock and Alvaston roundabouts all Friday afternoon and early evening.

February 5, 2024
Driver seriously injured in Nantwich bypass crash

Driver seriously injured in Nantwich bypass crash

A driver has been seriously injured in a crash which closed the busy A51 Nantwich bypass today.

The accident happened at around 2.15pm between Peacock and Sainsbury’s roundabouts.

February 2, 2024
Tribute issued following crash which killed 37-year-old dad

Tribute issued following crash which killed 37-year-old dad

The family of a man who died following a fatal collision near Middlewich have paid tribute to him.

The accident happened on the A54 Middlewich Road, close to the junction with Birch Lane, shortly after 4.45am on Thursday January 18.

January 30, 2024
Emaciated dog found dumped and dead in woods near Nantwich

Emaciated dog found dumped and dead in woods near Nantwich

An emaciated bulldog who had been heavily bred has been found dead in woodlands near Nantwich.

The RSPCA are appealing for witnesses after the discovery was made by a member of the public in a wooded area off Poole Hill Road on Monday (22 January).

January 26, 2024
Suspended police officer from Nantwich faces June trial

Suspended police officer from Nantwich faces June trial

A police officer from Nantwich has appeared in court charged with three counts of assault and one of sexual assault.

Det Sgt Paul Whitehurst, 52, of Barony Road, who served With Warwickshire Police for 21 years, denied the charges at Chester Crown Court.

January 19, 2024
Witnesses to fatal road smash in Middlewich urged to come forward

Witnesses to fatal road smash in Middlewich urged to come forward

Police are urging anyone who saw an accident which killed a 37-year-old driver in Middlewich today to come forward.

The crash happened when a Ford Focus was in collision with two HGVs on the A54 Middlewich Road.

January 18, 2024
Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Fire crews helped rescue a man who fell into a canal at Wrenbury in Nantwich.

The incident happened last night (January 13) at around 9pm of Wrenbury Heath Road.

January 14, 2024