Village News

Fire crews battle kitchen fire at house in Audlem

Fire crews battle kitchen fire at house in Audlem

Firefighters battled a kitchen fire at a house in Audlem last night (November 18).

The fire broke out at a property on Kettle Lane at around 9.45pm.

November 19, 2024
‘Proms at Acton’ concert raises thousands for Royal British Legion

‘Proms at Acton’ concert raises thousands for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
The 3rd annual ‘Proms’ fundraiser for the Royal British Legion in Acton has raised thousands of pounds.

The concert took place in front of a sold-out capacity audience at St Mary’s Church in the village.

November 18, 2024
Plan for 20 homes near Shavington bypass set for go ahead

Plan for 20 homes near Shavington bypass set for go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A plan to build 20 homes on land close to the A500 Shavington Bypass have been recommended for approval.

The site, next to the historic Crotia Mill Farm off David Whitby Way, is part of a wider outline planning permission for a mixed use residential and commercial development, including up to 325 homes, which was approved in December 2016.

November 16, 2024
Gold medal winner Bryony back in Wrenbury for bounce-a-thon

Gold medal winner Bryony back in Wrenbury for bounce-a-thon

Golden girl Bryony Page returned to Wrenbury to help the centre who kickstarted who Olympic journey.

The gold medal winner at the 2024 Paris Olympics took part in a sponsored Bounce-a-Thon to raise vital funds for the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury.

November 16, 2024
Shavington unveils its Community Remembrance Garden

Shavington unveils its Community Remembrance Garden

St Mark’s Church in Shavington is hosting the village’s Community Remembrance Garden for the fourth consecutive year.

The annual display includes contributions from Shavington Primary School, Shavington Academy, Rope Green Nursery, Roundabouts Nursery, St Mark’s Craft and Chatter group, the Glow Church group, and individuals across the area.

November 8, 2024
Community gathers for the annual Holly Fair in Wistaston

Community gathers for the annual Holly Fair in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of Wistaston villagers enjoyed the annual ‘Holly Fair’ at Wells Green Methodist Church.

The fair drew in a lively crowd of locals eager to get into the holiday spirit while supporting the church and various community initiatives.

November 7, 2024
Hundreds enjoy annual Wistaston fireworks display

Hundreds enjoy annual Wistaston fireworks display

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers enjoyed the annual Wistaston Community events ‘Fireworks Display’ this week.

The event was organised by the Wistaston Community events team and supported by Wistaston Parish Council.

November 6, 2024
Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire supported more than 5,000 people in 2024, a record high for the Wistaston charity, its annual meeting heard.

Women and girls of all ages have turned to the charity for support with poor mental health, anxiety, depression, managing menopause, mothering challenges or grief following baby loss.

October 31, 2024
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