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Man in hospital after two-vehicle smash near Nantwich

A man was cut free from wreckage and taken to hospital after a two-vehicle-collision in Calveley near Nantwich.

The accident happened yesterday (January 30) at around 9.15am.

January 31, 2022 —

Fire crews tackle fire at allotments site in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a fire at an allotments site in Nantwich where controlled burning was out of control.

The incident happened at around 5.10pm last night (January 22) at the allotments on Welshmans Lane, Nantwich.

January 23, 2022 —

Man trapped after crash at Reaseheath near Nantwich closes A51

A man had to be cut free from his car today after a smash off the A51 near Nantwich closed the road.

The incident happened at around 11.45am and involved one vehicle on the busy route close to Reaseheath College.

February 4, 2019 —

Fire chiefs issue hoverboards warning after house fire in Crewe

Firefighters are warning people across South Cheshire to be vigilant after a popular electronic children’s toy caused a fire.

Crews were called to reports of a kitchen fire in Smith Grove in Crewe and found the fire had been caused by a self-balancing electronic scooter – commonly known as hoverboards.

June 27, 2018 —

Nantwich fire officers to stage Brake road safety event

Nantwich firefighters will host a dedicated ‘Brake road safety event’ in the town this week.

The event, part of the National Road Safety week, will take place at Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich on November 24, from 2pm to 4pm.

November 20, 2016 —

Nantwich fireman rescues kitten stuck in tree for two days

A kitten was rescued by firefighters after it was stuck in a tree – for two days!

The terrified puss had clambered more than 30ft high in the tree on Barony Court, Nantwich.

February 26, 2015 —

Fire chiefs probe vehicle arson attacks in Crewe street

Two cars and a minibus have been burnt out after an arson attack in Crewe.

Firefighters were called to Hawthorn Grove where the vehicles were well alight.

September 25, 2014 —

Nantwich firefighters splash out with charity car wash

Nantwich firefighters are splashing out with a charity car wash at the Beam Street station. The fund-raiser will take place this Saturday April 26 in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity.

April 23, 2014 —

Nantwich fire crews fight major house blaze in Shavington

Fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe battled a major house blaze in Shavington today (January 15). The fire broke out at a detached property on Newcastle Road, with fears that people were trapped inside.

January 15, 2014 —

Nantwich firemen stage charity car wash at Beam Street station

Nantwich firefighters will be cleaning up tomorrow when they take part in a charity car wash. The part-time fire crews are offering to wash cars at Nantwich fire station on Beam Street in return for a donation to charity.

November 2, 2012 —

Fire crews stage Safety Afloat day at Overwater Marina, Nantwich

Firefighters from Cheshire attended a Safety Afloat event near Nantwich to highlight the need for safety on the waterways. The day saw organisations demonstrate and promote awareness and safety around water at Overwater Marina, Coole Lane.

June 29, 2012 —

Nantwich fire crews stage charity car wash at Beam Street station

Nantwich residents are being urged to take their cars to the town’s Beam Street fire station rather than the car wash on March 24. That’s because local firefighters, fire cadets and volunteers will be out with their buckets and sponges to help raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.

March 15, 2012 —

Fire crews battle Nantwich house blaze for hours

Firefighters spent hours battling a fire in the roofspace of a Nantwich home. Crews from Nantwich, Audlem and Crewe were called to the incident involving a semi-detached property on Whitchurch Road in Nantwich just after 8.30am today (November 22).

November 22, 2011 —