Aston & Wrenbury

Motorist injured and air ambulance called to crash near Wrenbury

Motorist injured and air ambulance called to crash near Wrenbury

A motorist had to be cut free from wreckage after a two-vehicle crash closed Wrenbury Road in Cholmondeley.

The accident involving a lorry and a 4×4 happened shortly before 4pm yesterday (February 26), close to the junction with the busy A49.

February 27, 2024
Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

The devastated friend of a young student killed in a horror car smash has hit out at the Prison Service over its plans to move the man responsible to an open prison just a year into his sentence.

Charlotte Hope was killed when her car was hit head on by Ashley Kosciekowski, who was driving at up to 90mph in his BMW while on cannabis on the A53 near Shrewsbury.

February 3, 2024
Red-faced council chiefs “sorry” over Wrenbury road

Red-faced council chiefs “sorry” over Wrenbury road

Red-faced highways chiefs have said “sorry” over the horrific state of a busy road in Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

It comes after angry residents erected a sign on Station Road, warning drivers the road would “break their soul as well as their vehicle”.

February 2, 2024
Villagers create own warning “sign” for worst road in Cheshire East!

Villagers create own warning “sign” for worst road in Cheshire East!

Miffed off villagers in Wrenbury have created their own roadside sign – to warn motorists of the horrific state of the highway!

The sign, stating “This road may break your vehicle – and your soul”, has been erected by the side of Station Road in Wrenbury.

January 31, 2024
Pupils bury time capsule on new housing estate in Aston

Pupils bury time capsule on new housing estate in Aston

Youngsters at Sound Primary School near Nantwich have buried a time capsule under a new housing development to show future generations what life was like in 2020s!

Pupils gathered items to be dug in at the 31-home Alderwood Gardens development.

January 25, 2024
Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Fire crews helped rescue a man who fell into a canal at Wrenbury in Nantwich.

The incident happened last night (January 13) at around 9pm of Wrenbury Heath Road.

January 14, 2024
Wingate Special Children’s Trust marks funding boost with MP visit

Wingate Special Children’s Trust marks funding boost with MP visit

The Wingate Special Children’s Trust based near Nantwich has received a £7,520 donation from Morrisons Foundation.

The trust, a charity in Wrenbury that supports children and young people with special education needs and disabilities in East Cheshire, was visited by Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to celebrate their success.

December 29, 2023
Couple who run village pub near Nantwich honoured by locals

Couple who run village pub near Nantwich honoured by locals

A couple who have run a village pub near Nantwich for more than 30 years have been honoured by their local customers!

Punters gathered at the Bhurtpore Inn in Aston to present landlord and landlady Simon and Nicky George with engraved tumblers.

December 6, 2023
Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused an application for a replacement concrete processing plant which has already been built in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at the site off Wrenbury Road, next to the village railway station.

September 1, 2023
Workman on Graham Heath construction site

Controversial concrete plant in Wrenbury back before planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial concrete processing plant built in Wrenbury is back before Cheshire East Council planners next week.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at the site off Wrenbury Road, close to Wrenbury Station.

August 25, 2023
Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred a controversial application for a concrete processing plant near Nantwich – with some questioning why the applicant would build an expensive new facility without planning permission.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at Aston near Nantwich.

August 5, 2023
Wistaston Singers perform at church concert in Aston

Wistaston Singers perform at church concert in Aston

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers performed a fundraising Gala Concert at St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Wrenbury Road in Aston, Nantwich.

The concert, watched by more than 100 people, also featured ukulele group Ukes Alive and a soloist singer.

June 1, 2023
Thousands of visitors enjoy ‘Marbury Merry Days’ festival

Thousands of visitors enjoy ‘Marbury Merry Days’ festival

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the 42nd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair in fine weather.

The fair is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council and takes places every May in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, just three from Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

May 17, 2023