Village News

Aerial view Bunbury Village Day 2021

Bunbury Village Day promises “Summer Sounds” spectacular

Organisers of the Bunbury Village Day on Saturday June 14 are turning up the volume with a celebration of music and a day of Summer Sounds.

They are inviting musical contributors from near and far to ensure there’s something for everyone.

March 28, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

A Wistaston man who made sexualised phone calls to women as they worked has been jailed.

Alastair McMullan, of Bridge Close, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court to be sentenced after admitting to three counts of harassment without violence, stalking, and sending offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages.

March 27, 2025
Massive solar farm plan near Nantwich given council go ahead

Massive solar farm plan near Nantwich given council go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been unanimously approved.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 27, 2025
Muller Property opens consultation on Audlem housing plans

Muller Property opens consultation on Audlem housing plans

Muller Property Group has opened a public consultation on its plans to build 127 new homes on land in Audlem.

The developer says their proposal will “help alleviate the local housing shortage in Cheshire East”.

March 26, 2025
Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

A pensioner from Tarporley who went missing sparking a police search and appeal has been found dead, it was confirmed today.

Patricia Hadler, 85, was last seen on Friday (March 21) and police were increasingly concerned for her welfare.

March 24, 2025
Hankelow “community” pub secures licence to stage weddings

Hankelow “community” pub secures licence to stage weddings

The White Lion in Hankelow near Nantwich has branched out to stage weddings after securing a licence.

The popular pub was re-opened after villagers clubbed together to refurbish the venue and it now a hub for village life.

March 20, 2025
Aerial view of Marbury Merry Days

44th Marbury Merry Days country fair set for May

By Jonathan White
The Marbury Merry Days fair is to return for its 44th year on May 10 and 11.

The traditional country fair takes place in the picturesque field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

March 20, 2025
Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men from London were arrested and a machete found as police investigated an attempted burglary in Shavington.

The suspects ere arrested in the early hours on Monday (March 17) after officers spotted two BMW cars acting suspiciously in the Crewe South area.

March 19, 2025
Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 19, 2025
Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Redrow Homes is eyeing plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6 hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.

The current site comprises open fields and grassland.

March 18, 2025
Probe underway after fire crews battle house blaze in Tarporley

Probe underway after fire crews battle house blaze in Tarporley

Several fire crews battled a blaze at a house in Tarporley last night (March 15)

The fire started at a house on Sandstone Lane at around 10pm.

March 16, 2025
Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

The heartbroken parents of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have vowed to fight on for justice and find out the truth behind his death.

In an exclusive interview with Nantwich News, the 16-year-old’s mum Martina Hayley Cliffe told how she still believes other people’s actions may have led to his death.

March 14, 2025
Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews battled a large blaze at a farm in Haughton, near Nantwich, last night (March 11).

The fire broke out and involved around 2,000 bales of silage and a large number of tyres at a farm on Hall Lane.

March 12, 2025