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Wistaston walkers stroll the village to keep footpaths open

Wistaston walkers stroll the village to keep footpaths open

By Jonathan White
Twenty local walkers and dogs enjoyed a gentle stroll around Wistaston – to sustain an old bye-law in the village!

The event was organised by Helen Gould, one of the Wistaston Community helpers, and the route lasted 90 minutes over 2.5 miles of the village fields.

January 2, 2015
Wistaston road users call for Broughton Lane safety action

Wistaston road users call for Broughton Lane safety action

Road users in Wistaston are calling for improvements to a busy junction they believe poses a danger to motorists and cyclists.

Cheshire East councillors met with highways staff, parish councillors, Sustrans and ActiveTravelCrewe to discuss the A534 Crewe/Nantwich Road junction with Broughton Lane.

December 27, 2014
Nantwich and Crewe homes put on a Christmas lights show!

Nantwich and Crewe homes put on a Christmas lights show!

By Jonathan White
Houses across Nantwich and Crewe have been lighting up in time for the festive season.

These pictures show just a selection of homes where residents have gone to town with their Christmas lights.

December 19, 2014
Cancer Research Christmas Fair in Wistaston raises £3,400

Cancer Research Christmas Fair in Wistaston raises £3,400

The annual Cancer Research UK ‘Christmas Fair’ at the Wistaston Memorial Hall was hailed a big success with more than £3,000 raised.

The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 25, 2014
South Cheshire cat owners warned after shooting horror in Wistaston

South Cheshire cat owners warned after shooting horror in Wistaston

A cat owner fears felines in Wistaston and Nantwich are being targeted and shot deliberately.

Vicky Wakefield believes at least three of her beloved cats have been shot.

November 18, 2014
Wistaston families urged to attend A534 safety consultation day

Wistaston families urged to attend A534 safety consultation day

Councillors in Wistaston are to stage a consultation event for families to air their views on improving the A534 road.

It comes as council highways bosses complete a route management and safety review of the busy Crewe/Nantwich road through the village.

November 8, 2014
Nantwich Spooktacular kicks off Halloween and fireworks season

Nantwich Spooktacular kicks off Halloween and fireworks season

By Jonathan White
The Halloween and Fireworks season is set to descend on South Cheshire.

And the Nantwich Spooktacular will kick it off this weekend with one of the biggest events of its kind in the North West.

October 22, 2014
Two more charged with kidnap and assault over Wistaston attack

Two more charged with kidnap and assault over Wistaston attack

A further two men have been charged in relation to an incident in Wistaston involving the alleged kidnap and serious assault of a 35-year-old Crewe man.

Lloyd Turner, aged 50, from Charlton Avenue, in Hereford, has been charged with kidnap, section 18 assault and robbery.

September 8, 2014
Two Crewe men face kidnapping charge after Wistaston “beating”

Two Crewe men face kidnapping charge after Wistaston “beating”

Two men have appeared in court charged with kidnapping following an incident in Wistaston, near Nantwich.

Police received reports of an incident in which a man was subjected to a serious assault at a property in Crewe Road, Wistaston on August 30.

September 5, 2014
Man, 35, badly injured in serious attack in Wistaston, say police

Man, 35, badly injured in serious attack in Wistaston, say police

A man was badly beaten in a “serious and sustained” attack linked to a house in Wistaston, near Nantwich.

The victim, aged 35, is being treated in hospital after the assault.

September 3, 2014
South Cheshire team competes at UDO World Street Dance Championships

South Cheshire team competes at UDO World Street Dance Championships

By Jonathan White
Members of a South Cheshire dance school have been competing in the UDO World Street Dance Championships 2014.

The ‘XCELL’ street dance crew, part of Miss Caroline’s School of Dance in Crewe, competed in the under 14s age class at the SECC Glasgow.

September 1, 2014
South Cheshire public “misled” over dementia care council hearing

South Cheshire public “misled” over dementia care council hearing

A Wistaston councillor has accused opposition of “misleading” the public over a Cheshire East Council hearing on dementia care.

Cllr Margaret Simon hit out after a “call-in” by Labour opposition over Cheshire East’s new plan for dementia care over next few years.

August 9, 2014
Wistaston campaigners call on public inquiry support against Gladman

Wistaston campaigners call on public inquiry support against Gladman

A six-day public inquiry into a controversial planning appeal in Wistaston near Nantwich is underway.

Gladman Developments appealed against refusal of their application to build around 300 homes on Witters Field.

August 6, 2014