Village News

Fire crews called to third blaze at derelict mansion near Nantwich

Fire crews called to third blaze at derelict mansion near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to a third blaze at a derelict mansion in Tilstone Fearnall, near Nantwich.

Appliances from Nantwich, Chester, Crewe and Winsford were called to Tilstone House, off Nantwich Road, at around 4.30pm yesterday (January 25).

January 26, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

A Wistaston man who managed a county lines drugs gang has been jailed after officers tracked the phone he used to advertise heroin and crack cocaine.

Harvey Etchells pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (Heroin), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (other) and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

January 24, 2025
Wistaston Singers seek new voices for upcoming term

Wistaston Singers seek new voices for upcoming term

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers mixed community choir are welcoming new members as they begin a new term of performances.

The choir is keen to recruit more men to balance out their 60-member ensemble, which ranges in age from the 20s to the 80s.

January 20, 2025
Ukulele nun night returns to Wistaston Memorial Hall

Ukulele nun night returns to Wistaston Memorial Hall

The South Cheshire George Formby Society is tuning up for its first monthly ‘Ukulele Fun Night’ open mic concert of the year.

It takes place on Friday January 24 from 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane.

January 19, 2025
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids to build new holiday lodges

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids to build new holiday lodges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for holiday lodges at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich which would create 14 new jobs.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to change the use of agricultural land so up to 29 holiday lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site.

January 18, 2025
Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

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

The application is for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic renewable energy scheme on a 17-hectare site near Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

January 16, 2025
Bosses of Nag’s Head in Haughton announce it is to close

Bosses of Nag’s Head in Haughton announce it is to close

A picturesque country pub near Nantwich is to close, its owners said today.

Bosses at The Nag’s Head in Haughton, Bunbury, said today the current economic climate presided over by successive Governments have “beaten nails into our coffin”.

January 15, 2025
Bridge crash causes closure of busy road for three weeks

Bridge crash causes closure of busy road for three weeks

A crash which damaged a bridge has led to a key road between Nantwich and Church Minshull being closed for almost three weeks.

The incident happened on the B5074 Main Road/Nantwich Road just north of Worleston.

January 14, 2025
Second fire damages mansion near Nantwich five years to day of first blaze

Second fire damages mansion near Nantwich five years to day of first blaze

A 19th century mansion near Alpraham has been damaged by fire – exactly fire years to the day when a huge blaze gutted the same venue.

Fire crews and police were at Tilstone House, in Tilstone Fearnall off the A51 Nantwich Road, last night (Sunday) at around 7.30pm.

January 13, 2025
Village pub near Nantwich set to re-open in summer 2025

Village pub near Nantwich set to re-open in summer 2025

A popular village pub near Nantwich is set to re-open this summer, bosses have confirmed.

The Olde Barbridge Inn, in Barbridge, was closed last September when the previous landlord James Perrins left after more than a decade.

January 8, 2025
Wistaston man honoured with MBE for services to Scouts

Wistaston man honoured with MBE for services to Scouts

A Wistaston man who has dedicated more than half a century to the Scouts has been honoured with an MBE.

Michael Bennion was included in the King’s New Year’s Honours for 54 years of service to the movement.

January 3, 2025
Community spirit shines at Nantwich Christmas Tractor Run

Community spirit shines at Nantwich Christmas Tractor Run

By Jonathan White
The first charity ‘Christmas Tractor Run’ in Nantwich proved a big hit.

Nearly 50 vintage and modern tractors gathered at The Royal Oak in Worleston for the start of the Run on Saturday (December 28)

January 1, 2025
Audlem Theatre Company celebrates 30 years with new show

Audlem Theatre Company celebrates 30 years with new show

Audlem Theatre Company will mark its 30-year anniversary with its new pantomime production “Aladdin and the Pirates”.

The show, to be shown at the end of January, promises an evening of adventure, laughter, and family fun.

December 30, 2024