Village News

Villagers enjoy annual duck race in Wistaston

Villagers enjoy annual duck race in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Duck and Boat races in Wistaston finally took place after being postponed because it was too wet!

The 21st event took place at the Joey the Swan Recreation Ground, with hundreds of villagers enjoying the spectacle.

September 20, 2016
Rail fans enjoy Model Engineering Society day in Willaston

Rail fans enjoy Model Engineering Society day in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Rail fans were kept on track at the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual open day.

The free event took place at the society’s premises behind the Peacock Hotel, on Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 17, 2016
Olympics medal hero Bryony returns to Malbank School in Nantwich

Olympics medal hero Bryony returns to Malbank School in Nantwich

Olympics medallist Bryony Page returned to her roots to show students at Malbank School in Nantwich her Rio gong.

Page, from Wrenbury, won a silver medal at Rio after a stunning trampoline performance.

September 10, 2016
Cyclist found critically injured in road at Spurstow near Nantwich

Cyclist found critically injured in road at Spurstow near Nantwich

A cyclist is fighting for his life after he was founded seriously injured on a road at Spurstow near Nantwich.

Police are appealing for information from the public following the incident which happened on Long Lane.

September 8, 2016
Thousands line Nantwich streets to watch Tour of Britain

Thousands line Nantwich streets to watch Tour of Britain

Thousands of people young and old lined the streets of Nantwich to watch some of the world’s best cyclists in the Tour of Britain.

The third stage of the race passed down Crewe Road, Millstone Lane, Barony Road and out towards Reaseheath at lunchtime today (September 6).

September 6, 2016
Willaston club staff heartbroken after Elle Morris money stolen

Willaston club staff heartbroken after Elle Morris money stolen

Devastated fundraisers in Willaston who had cash for poorly Nantwich girl Elle Morris stolen, have started a JustGiving campaign to try and replace it.

Thieves broke in to Willaston Social Club and stole money raised to help the 10-year-old Wrenbury schoolgirl who is waiting for a double lung transplant.

September 5, 2016
Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston villagers will pack into Joey the Swan this weekend to enjoy the annual Duck Race.

The event will also feature the popular children’s Model Boat Race and will include charity stalls.

September 1, 2016
Nantwich mum tells of A500 bridge ‘stones’ horror

Nantwich mum tells of A500 bridge ‘stones’ horror

A Nantwich mum and her two young children were left terrified when young thugs pelted her car with stones from a bridge over the A500.

The victim was driving along the dual carriageway by the former Old Horse Shoe at Willaston.

August 23, 2016
Stapeley youngsters help area’s bee population to thrive

Stapeley youngsters help area’s bee population to thrive

Youngsters in Stapeley have been helping boost the area’s bee population under a new scheme.

Children on the new Stapeley Gardens estate off London Road have been helping ensure showhome gardens support the threatened species.

August 20, 2016
Wingate Centre staff pride at Bryony Page Olympic success

Wingate Centre staff pride at Bryony Page Olympic success

Staff at the Wingate Centre near Nantwich are bouncing with pride after home girl Bryony Page scooped Olympic trampolining silver.

Page began her career at the centre in Wrenbury, where her family still live, starting as a gymnast before turning to the trampoline.

August 17, 2016
Wistaston woman, 51, dies in A534 crash near Haslington

Wistaston woman, 51, dies in A534 crash near Haslington

A Wistaston woman has died in a multi-vehicle smash on the busy A534 Haslington bypass.

The victim, 51, was driving one of three cars involved in the accident with a lorry.

August 15, 2016
Muller appeals for Nantwich South housing REFUSED by Government

Muller appeals for Nantwich South housing REFUSED by Government

Ministers have refused a controversial appeal by Muller Property Group to build the first phase of a 1,100-home “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley.

The developer had applied to build 189 homes and an access road off Peter de Stapleigh Way.

August 12, 2016
900 drivers nabbed in rural speeding crackdown in Cheshire

900 drivers nabbed in rural speeding crackdown in Cheshire

More than 900 drivers were caught speeding in a month-long campaign to combat anti-social driving on Cheshire’s rural roads.

Around 40 rural locations across Cheshire were targeted following concerns raised by local communities.

August 12, 2016