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Willaston fundraising daredevil takes on new challenge

Willaston fundraising daredevil takes on new challenge

By Jonathan White
A daredevil Willaston woman is taking on a new challenge to help raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.

Sarah Iggo, aged 46, will be travelling to Porth Dafarch on the west coast of Anglesey’s Holy island in North Wales to participate in “coasteering” and a 100ft abseil.

April 25, 2024
Double Whammy fundraising concert takes place in Worleston

Double Whammy fundraising concert takes place in Worleston

By Jonathan White
A sold-out “Double Whammy” concert at St Oswald’s Church in Worleston has helped to raise thousands of pounds.

A medley of popular music was performed by The Funky Choir, a local faith-based community choir.

April 24, 2024
Man charged with shoplifting offences in Crewe and Shavington

Man charged with shoplifting offences in Crewe and Shavington

Officers from Crewe Local Policing Unit have charged a man in connection with a number of shoplifting offences in Crewe and Shavington.

Christopher Neil Sedgley was arrested on Saturday 20 April.

April 22, 2024
Plans for golf driving range and academy in South Cheshire village

Plans for golf driving range and academy in South Cheshire village

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a golf driving range and junior academy centre on land at Wirswall near Wrenbury have been recommended for approval.

PGA professional Rob Ashbrook wants to set up the 16-bay driving range and junior golf centre on an agricultural plot of land sited off Bradley Green Lane.

April 20, 2024
Orchestra hosts Wistaston concert in memory of founder member

Orchestra hosts Wistaston concert in memory of founder member

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Orchestra are hosting a ‘Spring Concert’ on Sunday (April 21) at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The concert is in memory of one of the orchestra’s founder members, Lewis Goodrich, who passed away in November.

April 18, 2024
Willaston physiotherapist jailed for sexually assaulting patient

Willaston physiotherapist jailed for sexually assaulting patient

A physiotherapist who sexually assaulted a female patient in Willaston has been jailed for 12 months.

Richard Hughes, 54, of Crewe Road, Willaston, had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault.

April 16, 2024
Homes and pub scheme for Acton refused by Cheshire East councillors

Homes and pub scheme for Acton refused by Cheshire East councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A scheme to build 53 new homes and a pub in the open countryside at Acton near Nantwich has been refused by councillors.

Nine members of the southern planning committee voted to turn down the application on land south of Monks Lane and west of Chester Road, and one abstained.

April 8, 2024
Acton church charity concert in support of Mary’s Meals

Acton church charity concert in support of Mary’s Meals

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton is to host an evening of musical entertainment in aid of the charity ‘Mary’s Meals’.

The event will take place on Saturday May 25 starting at 7pm.

April 4, 2024
Organisers of Audlem “Party on the Park” to mark 25th anniversary

Organisers of Audlem “Party on the Park” to mark 25th anniversary

Organisers of the annual “Audlem Party on the Park” will mark their 25th anniversary with this year’s concert on Saturday June 29.

This year the headline act is Calling Planet Earth – a New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through the memorable “electrifying 80s” era.

April 1, 2024
Hankelow pub to host charity quiz night and auction

Hankelow pub to host charity quiz night and auction

The White Lion in Hankelow near Nantwich is to stage a charity quiz night and auction in honour of a local firefighter who died.

The event on April 10 will be in memory of Steve Fellows, a firefighter from Audlem who died aged just 42.

March 26, 2024
Plan for 53 new homes and pub at Acton set to be refused by CEC

Plan for 53 new homes and pub at Acton set to be refused by CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for 53 homes and a pub in open countryside at Acton near Nantwich have been recommended for refusal.

The application, for the development on land south of Monks Lane and west of Chester Road, was originally submitted in 2019.

March 22, 2024
“Funky Choir” fundraising concert to take place in Worleston

“Funky Choir” fundraising concert to take place in Worleston

By Jonathan White
A ‘Double Whammy Concert’ will take place at St Oswald’s Church in Worleston next month.

A medley of popular music will be performed by The Funky Choir, in aid of the church and St Luke’s Hospice.

March 21, 2024
Pear Tree primary school in Nantwich celebrates 21st birthday

Pear Tree primary school in Nantwich celebrates 21st birthday

A primary school in Nantwich celebrated its 21st birthday with a special party attended by Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan.

Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley first opened its doors in September 2003.

March 18, 2024