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New Government-funded lorry driver training launches in Nantwich

New Government-funded lorry driver training launches in Nantwich

A driver training specialist has won a multi-million pound Government contract to deliver training in Nantwich for potential lorry drivers across the Midlands and North West.

The two-year contract means Dulson Training will be offering free HGV and ADR training for individuals or 90% subsidised training for SME employers looking to upskill their staff.

February 11, 2024
Local lorry driver voted “Mr Sleek” after shedding FIVE stone

Local lorry driver voted “Mr Sleek” after shedding FIVE stone

A South Cheshire lorry driver has shed his own hefty load – and feels like a new man for it!

Andy Capes says losing five stones has helped him live a happier, healthier lifestyle – and be voted “Mr Sleek” and “Man of the Year” by fellow slimmers.

January 15, 2024
M6 shut southbound near junction 16 after lorry hits bridge

M6 shut southbound near junction 16 after lorry hits bridge

The M6 motorway was closed southbound today between Junctions 17 and 16 in South Cheshire after a lorry hit and damaged a bridge.

The incident happened around 6am this morning and North West Motorway Police say the motorway could be shut for several hours.

January 6, 2024
Police warning after stolen lorry dumped on Nantwich car park

Police warning after stolen lorry dumped on Nantwich car park

Police have warned vehicle owners after a lorry stolen from a property in Aston was found abandoned on a Nantwich car park.

The white Isuzu lorry was stolen while completing a morning delivery at an address in Aston on Tuesday (August 29).

September 1, 2023
Lorry causes chaos in Nantwich village after crashing into power lines

Lorry causes chaos in Nantwich village after crashing into power lines

A lorry which crashed into power lines caused 12 hours of chaos for villagers near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Old Chester Road in Barbridge, and caused the closure of the A51 and a loss of power to homes all day.

April 29, 2023
Council chiefs to discuss Swine Market traffic after building collision

Council chiefs to discuss Swine Market traffic after building collision

Council chiefs are to meet the owners of a building in Nantwich town centre after it was hit by a lorry.

The Hope House Hospice building on High Street has suffered a number of collisions over the years as vehicles struggle to negotiate the tight bend on Swine Market.

January 13, 2023
Hope House shop in Nantwich to reopen after lorry smash

Hope House shop in Nantwich to reopen after lorry smash

The Hope House charity shop in Nantwich is set to re-open tomorrow, less than two weeks after an articulated lorry crashed into the building on High Street.

Stunned shoppers looked on as the truck tried to negotiate the Oat Market right-hand bend before crashing into the black and white timber building.

January 4, 2023
High Street in Nantwich closed after lorry hits shop front

High Street in Nantwich closed after lorry hits shop front

A lorry smashed into the corner of a busy charity shop in Nantwich while dozens of people browsed inside, witnesses said today.

Police have closed off High Street in Nantwich after the incident this afternoon (December 23).

December 23, 2022
Busy A529 shut between Hatherton and Nantwich after lorry crash

Busy A529 shut between Hatherton and Nantwich after lorry crash

A busy road between Nantwich and Audlem was closed earlier today after a lorry tipped over.

Police were called to the A529 this afternoon where the accident happened at the junction of the B5071 Crewe Road Hatherton.

October 26, 2022
Lorry driver critical after HGVs collide on A534 at Faddiley

Lorry driver critical after HGVs collide on A534 at Faddiley

A lorry driver is in a critical condition in hospital after two HGVs collided on the A534 at Faddiley near Nantwich.

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses after the accident which happened at around 12.45pm yesterday (Monday March 21).

March 22, 2022
Fire crews tackle bin lorry blaze in Acton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle bin lorry blaze in Acton near Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in the back of a bin lorry in Acton, Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 12.30pm today (August 9) when the lorry was on Swanley Lane, Acton.

August 9, 2021
Lorry and cement mixer collision closes busy A51 near Nantwich

Lorry and cement mixer collision closes busy A51 near Nantwich

A driver was seriously injured today after a lorry and cement mixer collided on the busy A51 near Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The accident happened at around 7am on Main Road, and the cement mixer careered into a field by the side of the road as a result of the crash.

December 11, 2020
Boughey lorry driver in Nantwich scoops UK title as “most improved”

Boughey lorry driver in Nantwich scoops UK title as “most improved”

Nantwich-based Boughey Distribution driver Dimka Ivanova has driven to success as UK’s number one!

Dimka has been named “Most Improved Driver” in the premier HGV driver awards which recognise outstanding driver performance and excellence.

July 8, 2020