Incident

Teenage motorcyclist killed in A51 crash near Nantwich is named

Teenage motorcyclist killed in A51 crash near Nantwich is named

A teenage motorcyclist killed in a horror smash on the A51 near Nantwich has been named as Sam Carson. The 18-year-old, from Alpraham, was airlifted to hospital after the accident near Travellers Rest pub after his red Honda 125cc bike crashed.

July 9, 2013
Nantwich teenager seriously injured in A51 motorbike smash

Nantwich teenager seriously injured in A51 motorbike smash

A teenage motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident on the A51 near Alpraham, Nantwich. The 18-year-old, from Alpraham, was airlifted to hospital after the incident near the Travellers Rest pub.

July 7, 2013
Man critical after falling from A500 bridge near Nantwich

Man critical after falling from A500 bridge near Nantwich

A man is fighting for his life after falling from a bridge onto the A500 below near Nantwich. Police had to close the busy Shavington bypass after motorists reported seeing a man unconscious in the carriageway.

July 2, 2013
Nantwich residents warned after three house burglaries in a day

Nantwich residents warned after three house burglaries in a day

Nantwich residents are being warned to secure property after three burglaries in surrounding villages on the same day. Police believe the incidents, in Wrenbury, Tarporley and Brereton, could be linked.

June 27, 2013
Two women killed and three injured in South Cheshire road smash

Two women killed and three injured in South Cheshire road smash

Two women have been killed in a horrific head-on road collision in South Cheshire. The accident has also left three other people injured in hospital.

June 19, 2013
Three men injured after A49 car and lorry smash near Nantwich

Three men injured after A49 car and lorry smash near Nantwich

Three men were badly injured when their car collided with a lorry on the A49 near Nantwich. The Ford Fiesta, containing two 18-year-olds and a 20-year-old, ploughed into a tree after colliding with the truck at the junction with Wrexham Road, Ridley.

June 12, 2013
Nantwich Pitch Invasion football league in “racism” probe

Nantwich Pitch Invasion football league in “racism” probe

Exclusive An FA-Affiliated football league in Nantwich is at the centre of a racism investigation. Cheshire FA and league organisers Pitch Invasion are probing claims of “disgraceful” racial abuse in a game at Nantwich Town Weaver Stadium.

June 12, 2013
Water pipe burst leaves Nantwich homes without supplies

Water pipe burst leaves Nantwich homes without supplies

Scores of Nantwich homes were without water for most of the day after a burst pipe. Engineers from United Utilities worked throughout the afternoon to fix the leak on Shrewbridge Road, Nantwich.

June 10, 2013
Nantwich mum’s bid to rebuild Playworld after devastating fire

Nantwich mum’s bid to rebuild Playworld after devastating fire

A Nantwich mum has told how she will rebuild and relaunch her Playworld business after a devastating fire wrecked the popular venue. Playworld owner Mandy Grinnell has started the painful job of clearing out the gutted premises in Shavington.

June 5, 2013
Street light fires on Nantwich road probed by Highways Agency

Street light fires on Nantwich road probed by Highways Agency

The Highways Agency is investigating why two street lights were set on fire on a village road near Nantwich. Fire crews from Nantwich were called out to the incident in Chorley Green.

May 29, 2013
Woman trapped as car flips over at Cholmondeley, near Nantwich

Woman trapped as car flips over at Cholmondeley, near Nantwich

A woman was trapped in her car after it overturned in an accident at Cholmondeley, near Nantwich. Fire crews were called to the accident which happened on Cholmondeley Road, and involved one vehicle.

May 25, 2013
PMA drug warning to Nantwich revellers after fourth Cheshire death

PMA drug warning to Nantwich revellers after fourth Cheshire death

Young revellers across Crewe and Nantwich are being warned of the dangers of drug PMA after the death of a teenager in the county. It is feared 16-year-old Cheshire student Ellie Jones may have died from an overdose on PMA.

May 24, 2013
Family of dad and Nantwich son pay tribute after Tarporley road death

Family of dad and Nantwich son pay tribute after Tarporley road death

The family of a man who died in a road collision in Tarporley have paid tribute to ‘a loving father and grandfather’. David Dutton, 51, was walking along Eaton Road with his son Gavin, 25, from Nantwich, when there was a collision with a Nissan Micra.

May 23, 2013