Village News

Families enjoy Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes

Families enjoy Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes

By Jonathan White
Families young and old lined the streets of Wybunbury to watch the village’s annual Fig Pie Wakes event.

The event, which dates back more than 200 years, sees participants rolling fig pies down the hill on the village’s Main Road

June 13, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage afternoon tea event in Acton

Nantwich Museum to stage afternoon tea event in Acton

Nantwich Museum is to stage an English country garden afternoon tea event to help raise funds.

Long-time supporters of the museum Mr and Mrs G Emerton are hosting the party at their home Glebe House, on Monks Lane in Acton on Sunday June 26.

June 12, 2016
Police find missing teenager from Tarporley safe and well

Police find missing teenager from Tarporley safe and well

Police have found a missing teenager from the Tarporley area safe and well

Officers were worried for the welfare of 14-year-old Kizzy Whitehurst.

June 8, 2016
Cyclists set for Nantwich Wingate Centre 5 Nations Challenge

Cyclists set for Nantwich Wingate Centre 5 Nations Challenge

Six Nantwich cyclists are to pedal more than 520 miles across five countries in just 48 hours – in aid of The Wingate Centre at Wrenbury.

The novice cyclists will tackle The Wingate Centre 5 Nations Cycle Challenge later this month.

June 3, 2016
Police warning to villagers over rural theft near Nantwich

Police warning to villagers over rural theft near Nantwich

Nantwich Police have issued warnings to residents in rural areas between Nantwich and Audlem.

It comes after a break-in of an outbuilding off Coole Lane when a number of valuable items of equestrian kit was stolen.

June 2, 2016
Mornflake and Cholmondeley Castle win Chelsea Flower Show medal

Mornflake and Cholmondeley Castle win Chelsea Flower Show medal

South Cheshire business Mornflake teamed up with Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich to earn medal success at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Their “Temple Garden” exhibit won a Silver-Gilt Medal for a stunning garden admired by judges and Royalty.

May 31, 2016
Nantwich firm in court after worker lost arm in machine accident

Nantwich firm in court after worker lost arm in machine accident

A recycling company in Nantwich has been fined after a young worker lost his arm when he was dragged into machinery.

An employee for Nick Brookes Recycling Limited was dragged into the unguarded conveyor in Wardle, resulting in his right arm having to be amputated up to his shoulder, Chester Crown Court was told.

May 26, 2016
Tarporley High School earns national recognition from SSAT

Tarporley High School earns national recognition from SSAT

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College has earned national recognition for its 2015 performance by the Schools, Students and Teachers network (SSAT).

Latest statistics show the school is in the top 20% of non-selective schools nationally for high average grades achieved by students.

May 24, 2016
Wistaston Singers perform fund-raising concert for local causes

Wistaston Singers perform fund-raising concert for local causes

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers helped raise hundreds of pounds for local causes at a fund-raising concert in St Mary’s Church Hall, Wistaston.

Musical director Phil Houghton introduced each song and soloist, with Treona Holden the accompanist for the show.

May 23, 2016
Nantwich pensioner, 78, relives terror of bus shelter smash

Nantwich pensioner, 78, relives terror of bus shelter smash

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A Nantwich pensioner has described the moment she thought she was going to die when a bus crashed into the glass shelter she was sitting in.

Terrified Lilian Shard, 78, was waiting at Nantwich bus station to go home to Faddiley when a double decker ploughed into the shelter.

May 17, 2016
Marbury Merry Days two-day fair pulls in the crowds

Marbury Merry Days two-day fair pulls in the crowds

By Jonathan White
Hundreds bathed in late spring sunshine to enjoy the 37th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair near Nantwich.

The fair, organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council, takes places every May in a field next to the church and Marbury Big Mere.

May 16, 2016
Wybunbury walk raises Marie Curie Cancer funds

Wybunbury walk raises Marie Curie Cancer funds

By Jonathan White
A fundraising Spring Walk took place in Wybunbury to raise funds for Marie Curie.

The annual stroll was led by Chris Barratt, chairman of the South Cheshire Fundraising Group for Marie Curie.

May 11, 2016
Tarporley High School wins £2.5 million Government funding

Tarporley High School wins £2.5 million Government funding

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College has won £2.5 million of government funding to revitalise its campus.

The school submitted two ambitious bids to make extensive improvements and provide a 21st century upgrade to its current buildings.

May 9, 2016