Church arson attacks in Nantwich are linked, say police
Police say two arson attacks on town centre church buildings in Nantwich are linked.
Officers are appealing for witnesses following the two fires which happened on Monday night, June 19.
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Developers believe arsonists sparked blaze in former Nantwich Methodist Church
Developers renovating the former Nantwich Methodist Church believe arsonists sparked the fire which ripped through the top of the building last night.
The blaze broke out at around 9pm in the Grade II Listed building on Hospital Street where work is underway to turn the old Wesleyan chapel into luxury apartments.
Cheshire Police ruled “inadequate” in HMIC crime recording report
Cheshire Police has been ruled “inadequate” by a Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) report into its crime recording processes.
HMIC inspectors, who are reviewing all forces around the UK, estimated that up to 11,600 crimes were not being recorded properly by Cheshire.
Nantwich RSPCA appeal after swan found shot and cygnets missing
The RSPCA is urging residents to look out for local wildlife after a swan was taken to Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in Nantwich with multiple injuries – on the same day seven of her cygnets went missing.
The swan, nicknamed Mabel, is a known character on the River Weaver in nearby Northwich, along with her mate Albert and their nine cygnets.
Family issues warning after burglars target Nantwich home in broad daylight
A couple’s Nantwich home was ransacked by burglars who stole jewellery and their car while they had popped out to some shopping.
The shocked couple, in their 60s, who wished to remain anonymous, returned to their Audlem Road home in Nantwich to discover the break-in.
Man jailed for theft of boy’s bike at Stapeley Co-op
A man caught and charged for stealing a boy’s mountain bike outside Stapeley Co-op store, has been jailed for 16 weeks.
Karl Manley, 37, was arrested just 24 hours after an appeal by the victim’s family on Nantwichnews for the return of the £600 bike.
Hough woman’s handbag stolen as she visited grave in Crewe
Thieves stole the handbag of a pensioner while she visited a relative’s grave in Crewe, police have revealed.
The 72-year-old victim, from Hough near Shavington, had parked her car on Badger Avenue to visit the grave at Crewe Cemetery.
Nantwich officers stage “week of speed” road safety campaign
Nantwich beat officers are staging a “Week of Speed” road safety campaign in and around the town.
Officers are carrying out speed enforcement across the area, targeting a number of roads.
Police hail success of Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival
Nantwich Police have hailed the 21st Nantwich Jazz Festival as a success with just seven arrests during the five-day event.
Tens of thousands packed in to the town to watch more than 100 live performances at dozens of venues.
Teenagers arrested in Nantwich after lambs found dead
Two teenagers have been arrested after a number of lambs were found dead near Nantwich.
Police spotted a suspicious vehicle next to the disused Redsands Centre off Crewe Road, in Willaston.
65,000 cigarettes found dumped in South Cheshire lane
A haul of 65,000 illegal cigarettes has been found dumped in a lane in South Cheshire.
Cheshire East Council’s trading standards team wants the public to help track down those who dumped the haul in a field off Clay Lane, Crewe.
Cocaine gang from Wistaston and Crewe jailed for 65 years
An organised crime gang from Crewe and Wistaston involved in the supply of cocaine has been jailed for almost 65 years.
The 13 men were members of a gang who had been flooding the streets of Crewe with the drug.
Teenager attacked and robbed of phone by Nantwich hoodies
A 19-year-old was attacked by a gang of up to eight men dressed in hoodies in Nantwich town centre.
The victim had his phone stolen in the incident on Bowers Row, as he walked towards High Street.
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