Village News

Fire crews battle unattended bonfires in and around Nantwich

Fire crews battle unattended bonfires in and around Nantwich

Fire crews have already had to tackle two unattended bonfires in and around Nantwich this week.

The first was a major fire on Wrenbury Hall Drive, in Wrenbury, and involved appliances attending from five stations.

October 26, 2024
Calveley Primary earns top marks from Historical Association

Calveley Primary earns top marks from Historical Association

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has been awarded the prestigious Historical Association Gold Quality Mark.

The award recognises the school’s “exceptional provision for History education”.

October 24, 2024
Revised plans for Maylands Park in Stapeley submitted

Revised plans for Maylands Park in Stapeley submitted

Muller Property has unveiled its revised plan for phase two of the controversial Maylands Park development in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The new proposals include 40 new homes, a care home with 80 bedrooms, and a retirement community with 49 bedrooms.

October 21, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

A man from Wistaston has been jailed for eight years after he controlled and abused his former partner.

Timothy White, of Glaisdale Close, Wistaston, was sentenced when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday (October 17).

October 18, 2024
A534 closed after serious two-car crash in Burland

A534 closed after serious two-car crash in Burland

Two drivers were injured in a two-car crash on the A534 in Burland, Nantwich, earlier today.

The incident happened on Wrexham Road close to the junction with Fisher’s Lane at around 7am.

October 15, 2024
Holly Fair to take place in Wistaston on November 2

Holly Fair to take place in Wistaston on November 2

By Jonathan White
The annual Holly Fair will take place on Saturday November 2nd from 11am to 2pm, at Wells Green Methodist Church on Brookland Avenue in Wistaston.

October 15, 2024
Annual “Proms at Acton” event set for St Mary’s Church

Annual “Proms at Acton” event set for St Mary’s Church

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘The Proms at Acton’ concert will take place on Remembrance Sunday November 10.

St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton will host the event which starts at 6.30pm.

October 9, 2024
Audlem Fire Station broken into for second time

Audlem Fire Station broken into for second time

Police are probing a second break in at Audlem Fire Station.

It’s believed high value equipment used for emergencies was stolen from the building on Shropshire Street, on Tuesday.

October 4, 2024
Haughton artist to run afternoon tea art sessions

Haughton artist to run afternoon tea art sessions

Village artist Louise Barson is to stage a series of art sessions in her local tea shop.

Louise, of Haughton, has teamed up with Tilly’s in Bunbury to stage the sessions which will include afternoon tea.

October 2, 2024
Bryony backs fundraising bounce-a-thon at Wingate Centre

Bryony backs fundraising bounce-a-thon at Wingate Centre

Nantwich’s Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page has leapt to support a sponsored Bounce-a-thon which will help raise vital funds.

The event will take place at The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, where Bryony trained as a youngster before going on to Olympics stardom.

September 27, 2024
Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Calveley Primary hails “Good” rating in latest Ofsted report

Village school Calveley Primary near Nantwich is celebrating its latest Ofsted report.

Inspectors rated the school “Good” and said pupils “receive a wonderful and happy learning experience”.

September 26, 2024
Bunbury Gardening Club hails September Show

Bunbury Gardening Club hails September Show

The Bunbury Gardening Club September Village Show has been hailed a huge success with a record 289 entries.

The show included floral arrangements, home baked cakes, scones, bread and preserves, flowers, fruit and vegetables grown in gardens, art, craft and photography exhibitions.

September 25, 2024
Fire crews tackle car fire in Calveley near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle car fire in Calveley near Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a car fire on the main A51 road in Calveley near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Nantwich Road at around 6.30am yesterday (Monday September 23).

September 24, 2024