Wistaston Village fete returns this June
By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Village Fete is set to take place on Saturday June 14, say organisers.
The event will run from 1pm to 4pm at Wistaston Church Lane Academy, on Church Lane.
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Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s
Two big-hearted boys from Shavington are set to embark on a 49-mile fundraising journey to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.
Alfie Simcox and Kaiden Jennings, both 11 and big Crewe Alexandra fans, will cycle from Crewe Alexandra’s ground to Tranmere Rovers to support the hospice.
Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success
Children and staff at Wybunbury Delves CE Primary are celebrating after receiving an inspection which called the school a “beacon of light”.
The school underwent a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).
Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant
Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has secured funding to expand its nursery provision.
The village school is one of 300 across the UK to be approved for the school-based nursery capital grant 2024-2025.
Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 29 holiday lodges at a marina site near Nantwich have been recommended for approval.
Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited wants to change the use of agricultural land so the lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site, which is on the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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