Aston & Wrenbury

MP unveils new life-saving defibrillator at village hall in Wrenbury

MP unveils new life-saving defibrillator at village hall in Wrenbury

A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed and unveiled at Wrenbury Village Hall in Wrenbury.

Local MP Aphra Brandreth, for Chester South and Eddisbury, joined community leaders and volunteers at the official unveiling.

August 28, 2025
Wingate Centre in Wrenbury shortlisted for gymnastics awards

Wingate Centre in Wrenbury shortlisted for gymnastics awards

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich is celebrating two major nominations in the Independent Gymnastics Association (IGA) Awards 2025.

Head of sport & recreation Natalie has been shortlisted for “Coach of the Year”.

August 21, 2025
Man, 59, jailed for series of rural crimes around Nantwich

Man, 59, jailed for series of rural crimes around Nantwich

A 59-year-old man has been jailed after going on a burglary spree in rural Cheshire.

Andrew Winter targeted homes in villages near Nantwich and Whitchurch, including Wrenbury and Tilstone Fernall.

August 11, 2025
New homes plan for “open countryside” site near Nantwich

New homes plan for “open countryside” site near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Up to nine new homes could be built in the open countryside in a South Cheshire village near Nantwich.

DJR Partnership Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme has applied for permission in principle (PIP) to develop land to the west of Sheppenhall Lane at Aston.

August 6, 2025
Mobile HWRC to be launched for Wrenbury and Audlem residents

Mobile HWRC to be launched for Wrenbury and Audlem residents

More mobile household waste recycling centres are to be introduced in September, including one for the Wrenbury and Audlem area.

Cheshire East Council said that from September 1st, mobile HWRC will be expanded to cover areas where residents are either more than a 20-minute drive of a HWRC site or in an area where incidents of fly-tipping are high.

July 25, 2025
Nantwich Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page collects MBE

Nantwich Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page collects MBE

Olympic trampolining gold medallist Bryony Page has collected her MBE from Windsor Castle.

Page, who went to Brine Leas and Malbank schools growing up in Nantwich, received her honour from HRH Princess Royal yesterday (July 22).

July 23, 2025
Appeal to trace vandals after damage to Nantwich club

Appeal to trace vandals after damage to Nantwich club

A village football club has been targeted by vandals who damaged equipment after breaking into a training ground in Nantwich.

Angry volunteers for Wrenbury-based Aspire FC discovered the damage on Friday night at the training facility based at Malbank High School.

July 20, 2025
Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice near Nantwich has been rated as “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

It follows an inspection of the clinic on Nantwich Road in April and May.

July 1, 2025
Rail and road users warned over disruption in Nantwich

Rail and road users warned over disruption in Nantwich

Rail passengers in Nantwich are being warned of disruption as renewal works take place between Shrewsbury and Crewe next month.

The work includes the replacement of track, sleepers, and ballast as well as infrastructure improvements near Nantwich, Wrenbury, and Tilstock.

June 25, 2025
Aerial view of Marbury Merry Days

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.

March 20, 2025
Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

The heartbroken parents of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have vowed to fight on for justice and find out the truth behind his death.

In an exclusive interview with Nantwich News, the 16-year-old’s mum Martina Hayley Cliffe told how she still believes other people’s actions may have led to his death.

March 14, 2025
Wrenbury Model Railway Club marks 11th birthday

Wrenbury Model Railway Club marks 11th birthday

Wrenbury & District Model Railway club members have celebrated the club’s 11th birthday.

The club’s 25 members, who are busy modelling four gauges of layout, recently entertained 27 children from the village school.

February 22, 2025
Nantwich wins top county award for ” Best Kept Station”

Nantwich wins top county award for ” Best Kept Station”

Nantwich Railway Station has been named Cheshire’s Best Kept Station at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards.

And nearby Wrenbury Station five minutes down the line won the Art Project Award.

February 14, 2025