Aston & Wrenbury

Tributes paid as Nantwich lung transplant youngster Elle Morris dies

Tributes paid as Nantwich lung transplant youngster Elle Morris dies

Courageous Nantwich schoolgirl Elle Morris, who underwent a double lung transplant while fighting cystic fibrosis, has died.

The tragic news emerged just days after her heartbroken mum Becky revealed that specialists could not find a way to cure an infection she was suffering.

January 3, 2018
Latest league tables show performance of primary schools in Nantwich

Latest league tables show performance of primary schools in Nantwich

The Government’s latest league tables for Nantwich primary schools have been published, rating schools on the improvement shown by pupils in reading, writing and maths.

The tables show the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard by the end of Key Stage 2 (year 6), compared to where pupils were at the end of Key Stage 1 (year 2).

December 14, 2017
Winter freeze hits Crewe and Nantwich – in pictures

Winter freeze hits Crewe and Nantwich – in pictures

The winter  freeze has brought joy and frustration to families across Crewe and Nantwich.

Thousands enjoyed the weekend snow as young and old went sledging, built snowmen and enjoyed gorgeous Winter walks.

December 11, 2017
Fire crews tackle Wrenbury vehicle blaze near historic hall

Fire crews tackle Wrenbury vehicle blaze near historic hall

Police and fire crews tackled a vehicle blaze close to Wrenbury Hall in Wrenbury.

The incident happened on Wrenbury Heath Road at around 5.15pm last night (November 25).

November 26, 2017
New book tells story of Wrenbury brothers in World War 1

New book tells story of Wrenbury brothers in World War 1

A new book which tells the powerful real story of five Wrenbury brothers in World War One, is set to be released.

‘Thy Will Be Done: When Wrenbury Fields Fell Silent’ has been written by Peter Bebbington and Mark Potts.

November 16, 2017
Santa’s on his way – with more Christmas dates than ever in Nantwich and Crewe

Santa’s on his way – with more Christmas dates than ever in Nantwich and Crewe

Santa’s hectic schedule visiting Nantwich and Crewe has been unveiled – giving more youngsters than ever a chance to meet Father Christmas.

Crewe & Nantwich District Round Table have released his busy tour around the towns in the run up to the big day.

November 10, 2017
Stapeley tea party fundraiser to help transplant girl Elle Morris

Stapeley tea party fundraiser to help transplant girl Elle Morris

A fund-raising tea party is being staged in Stapeley to raise funds for double lung transplant youngster Elle Morris’ post surgery treatment.

Elle, from Wrenbury, who starts Brine Leas School in Nantwich this week, had the transplant six months ago.

September 4, 2017
Man, 20, charged with five burglaries in Nantwich and villages

Man, 20, charged with five burglaries in Nantwich and villages

A 20-year-old man has been charged with five burglaries carried out in Nantwich and nearby villages in a 12-day period.

John Boy McDonagh from Charnock Place, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, was charged following an investigation by Crewe detectives.

August 7, 2017
Thousands brave the rain to enjoy Nantwich Show spectacular

Thousands brave the rain to enjoy Nantwich Show spectacular

Thousands braved the rain and mud to enjoy another spectacular Nantwich Show at Dorfold Park.

And as these pictures show, the weather did not put people off taking in the wide array of events, exhibitions and marquees on offer.

July 27, 2017
Nantwich residents urged to air views on major overhaul of bus services

Nantwich residents urged to air views on major overhaul of bus services

Nantwich bus users are being urged to air their views as Cheshire East plans a radical overhaul of its supported routes which could impact on hundreds of people.

The 10-week borough-wide consultation into proposed changes to subsidised bus services, including the ‘Little Bus’ flexible transport service, comes to an end on July 26.

July 18, 2017
Six Nantwich village churches to stage knitted “Stitches and Stems” festival

Six Nantwich village churches to stage knitted “Stitches and Stems” festival

Communities around six Nantwich churches teamed up to produce these stunning knitted tableau pieces.

School children to grannies, Brownies and Guides to sheltered housing residents, police officers to publicans, and farmers to family practitioners have all helped produce the displays.

July 3, 2017
Family tribute to Neil Shoane, killed in suspected hit and run on A530 near Nantwich

Family tribute to Neil Shoane, killed in suspected hit and run on A530 near Nantwich

The family of Neil Shoane, who died in an alleged fail to stop collision on the A530 near Nantwich, have paid tribute to him.

Local dad Neil, 44, was walking towards Aston from Nantwich when police believe he was hit by a passing vehicle which failed to stop.

July 2, 2017
Man, 44, killed in alleged hit and run on A530 Aston, near Nantwich

Man, 44, killed in alleged hit and run on A530 Aston, near Nantwich

A man, 44, has died in a suspected hit and run incident on the A530 near Aston, Nantwich.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in the early hours today (July 2).

July 2, 2017