Post Tagged with: "Cheshire Police"

Police issue Storm Aileen warning to Crewe and Nantwich residents

Police issue Storm Aileen warning to Crewe and Nantwich residents

Nantwich and Crewe residents are being warned to be prepared as Storm Aileen is set to sweep through Cheshire tonight (Sept 12)

The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for Cheshire, with forecasters predicting winds of up to 75mph.

September 12, 2017
Police hunt burglars who broke into Barbridge house

Police hunt burglars who broke into Barbridge house

Burglars broke into a house in Barbridge near Nantwich and tried to steal bikes before being disturbed.

Detectives appealing for witnesses say offenders targeted the back entrance of an address on Bankside Close in Barbridge.

August 17, 2017
39 Crewe and Nantwich motorists caught drink and drug driving in crackdown

39 Crewe and Nantwich motorists caught drink and drug driving in crackdown

Thirty-nine motorists in Crewe and Nantwich are among more than 250 facing bans and large fines for drink and drug driving in a Cheshire-wide crackdown.

A Cheshire Police operation caught 16 in Crewe and Nantwich behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol, and another 23 under the influence of drugs.

July 13, 2017
Cheshire Police step up security for Chester Races after Manchester bombing

Cheshire Police step up security for Chester Races after Manchester bombing

Cheshire Police are stepping up security at Chester Races tomorrow after the terrorist bomb at Manchester Arena killed 22 people, including Cheshire officer Elaine McIver.

The force says there will be extra security measures in place as around 25,000 racegoers are expected to attend the races.

May 26, 2017
Almost 2,500 tickets issued in Cheshire on drivers using mobile phones

Almost 2,500 tickets issued in Cheshire on drivers using mobile phones

More than 2,400 motorists have been caught by Cheshire Police driving while using a mobile phone so far in 2016-17.

The startling figures were released on the day penalties issued for such an offence double in severity.

March 1, 2017
More than 100 caught driving while using mobile phones in Cheshire

More than 100 caught driving while using mobile phones in Cheshire

More than 100 Cheshire drivers were nabbed using their mobile phones illegally during a week-long police crackdown.

Cheshire Police Roads Policing Team took part in a national operation targeting motorists breaking the law by driving while using a handheld mobile device.

February 7, 2017
Cheshire Police canine crimefighter named Axel by public

Cheshire Police canine crimefighter named Axel by public

A new Cheshire Police pup to be trained as the latest canine crime-fighter has been named Axel by the public.

The force asked residents to vote for a name for the furry felon-catcher.

January 12, 2017
Police release e-fit of man wanted for alleyway sex attack on girl, 13

Police release e-fit of man wanted for alleyway sex attack on girl, 13

An e-fit of a man being hunted in connection with a sex attack on a teenage girl in South Cheshire has been released by police.

This is the man officers want to speak to after the assault on a 13-year-old girl in an alleyway in Crewe.

January 4, 2017
Drink driving arrests in December doubles in Crewe and Nantwich

Drink driving arrests in December doubles in Crewe and Nantwich

The number of people arrested for drink driving over Christmas has almost doubled in Crewe an Nantwich area.

Shocking figures from Cheshire Police today more than 250 people were nabbed across the county for allegedly drink and drug driving in December.

January 3, 2017
More than 2,100 Cheshire drivers caught using mobile phones

More than 2,100 Cheshire drivers caught using mobile phones

More than 2,100 tickets have been issued to Cheshire motorists caught using mobile phones while driving.

Latest figures were unveiled as Cheshire Police joined other forces across the UK in a campaign to target phone use by drivers.

November 14, 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
Cheshire Police improves ‘Stop and Search’ after inspection

Cheshire Police improves ‘Stop and Search’ after inspection

Cheshire Police has improved its use of ‘Stop and Search’ after failing to comply with several features of the scheme.

Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary carried out a revisit inspection into Cheshire’s “Best Use of Stop and Search” (BUSS) Scheme.

September 25, 2016
Nantwich pensioner stars at Cheshire Police ACE Awards

Nantwich pensioner stars at Cheshire Police ACE Awards

A Nantwich pensioner who has been making tea for the town’s officers for 49 years, has been honoured with a lifetime award.

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Chesters was the star of the show at the Cheshire Constabulary ACE Awards event.

September 20, 2016