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Speeding biker doing 134mph near Nantwich banned for two years

Speeding biker doing 134mph near Nantwich banned for two years

A motorcyclist caught speeding up to 134 mph on rural roads near Nantwich has been banned from driving for two years and given a suspended jail sentence.

Martyn Billings was riding his BMW S1000RR motorbike along the A534 at Bulkeley in convoy with another rider at the time.

November 18, 2024
First aid for the soul: Equipping the car with psychological tools

First aid for the soul: Equipping the car with psychological tools

Driving can be a stressful experience.

Traffic jams, road rage incidents, running late, and getting lost can quickly ruin your mood and induce anxiety.

July 22, 2024
Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 61-year-old man by dangerous driving in Wistaston.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, entered the plea at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday (June 25).

June 28, 2024
Cheshire Police one of top performing forces tackling drink-drug driving

Cheshire Police one of top performing forces tackling drink-drug driving

Cheshire Police is among the top performing forces for tackling drink and drug driving, according to a new report.

The study, published by National Roads Policing Operations, Intelligence & Investigations Unit, shows the North West as the top performing region during 2023.

April 16, 2024
Police target illegal car meets near Shavington bypass

Police target illegal car meets near Shavington bypass

Police are targeting illegal car meets and anti-social driving in parts of Crewe and Shavington.

They launched a new campaign on David Whitby Way this week, between Shavington A500 bypass and Weston Road.

March 7, 2024
Cheshire Police target drink and drug driving in week-long operation

Cheshire Police target drink and drug driving in week-long operation

Cheshire Police are cracking down on motorists driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs as part of a week-long operation.

It’s part of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) annual drink and drug drive operation, Op Limit.

August 24, 2023
53 festive drink/drug drive arrests in Crewe and Nantwich

53 festive drink/drug drive arrests in Crewe and Nantwich

Fifty-three arrests were made in Crewe and Nantwich of suspected drink/drug driving during the Christmas period.

The figure was part of a total of 230 people arrested across the county by Cheshire Police in the month-long crackdown.

January 7, 2020
South Cheshire man jailed after crashing during police car chase

South Cheshire man jailed after crashing during police car chase

A South Cheshire man has been jailed after driving into a telegraph pole and injuring his female passenger as he attempted to evade police.

Andrew Beard (pictured), of Goulding Drive, Crewe, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

August 16, 2019
Nantwich youngsters in driving seat for Jaguar ‘ultimate driving experience’

Nantwich youngsters in driving seat for Jaguar ‘ultimate driving experience’

Nantwich youngsters can be firmly in the driving seat of one of the top sports cars.

Jaguar is to stage an “ultimate young driver experience” at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich aimed at 11-17 year olds.

March 6, 2018
Cheshire Police join national crackdown on drivers using mobile phones

Cheshire Police join national crackdown on drivers using mobile phones

Cheshire Police will be targeting drivers in the area using mobile phones at the wheel as part of a national week of action.

From today (January 22), officers will be on the lookout for anyone scrolling through social media, texting or taking a call while at the wheel.

January 22, 2018
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
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
South Cheshire war hero aged 90 quits driving to take up cycling

South Cheshire war hero aged 90 quits driving to take up cycling

A 90-year-old World War Two veteran popped in to a South Cheshire car dealer – to reveal he’d finally given up driving and taken up cycling!

Sgt Bernard Morgan, one of the last surviving war veterans from World War Two, has been a regular at Gateway Peugeot in Crewe.

December 8, 2014