Audlem

Future of village pub in Audlem in doubt as landlords leave

Future of village pub in Audlem in doubt as landlords leave

A couple who run the Lord Combermere pub in Audlem have announced they are leaving, throwing the future of the pub into doubt.

Rachel Tremblay and partner Cameron Cousens revealed last night that they are to leave after two and a half years running the venue.

June 9, 2026
Controversial Audlem homes plan by Muller refused by council

Controversial Audlem homes plan by Muller refused by council

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for 116 homes in the open countryside at Audlem have been unanimously refused by Cheshire East’s strategic planning board.

May 29, 2026
Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem

Controversial new Audlem development set to be refused

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Controversial plans for 116 homes in the open countryside at Audlem have been recommended for refusal.

Nearly 350 objections have been sent to Cheshire East Council opposing Muller Property Group’s outline application for the development, which includes 35 affordable homes, on land west of Moorsfield Avenue and Tollgate Drive.

May 19, 2026
Fire crews battle blaze in disused building in Audlem

Fire crews battle blaze in disused building in Audlem

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in a disused building in Audlem.

The incident happened at around 7.15pm last night (May 1st) at a building on School Lane.

May 2, 2026
Audlem’s biggest summer party to take place on June 27

Audlem’s biggest summer party to take place on June 27

Audlem’s popular Party on the Park returns on Saturday June 27 — and this year promises to be bigger, brighter, and more feel-good than ever.

The family-friendly celebration brings together live music, laughter, and unbeatable community spirit on the village playing field.

April 25, 2026
Man charged after £10,000 of cigarettes stolen in Audlem and other towns

Man charged after £10,000 of cigarettes stolen in Audlem and other towns

A man has been charged in connection with the theft of more than £10,000 of cigarettes from various shops across South Cheshire, including in Audlem.

Michael Mongan, 26, from Heather Road, Birmingham appeared at Chester Magistrates on Wednesday March 11th to face six charges of theft from a shop.

March 13, 2026
Audlem care home appoints care professional as new manager

Audlem care home appoints care professional as new manager

Corbrook Park nursing home in Audlem has appointed Anita Horton as its new home manager.

Anita brings 20 years of care home management experience and a proven track record to the 78-bed home.

February 9, 2026
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Popular Audlem pub The Shroppie Fly to close for four-week revamp

Popular canalside pub The Shroppie Fly in Audlem is to close on January 26th for four weeks for a £200,000 refurbishment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs.

Bosses of the community and destination pub say it will reopen on February 26th with a new menu, wider drinks selection and improved sports offer.

January 22, 2026
Lilian celebrates 100th birthday at Corbrook Park Nursing Home

Lilian celebrates 100th birthday at Corbrook Park Nursing Home

A resident of Corbrook Park Nursing Home in Audlem has celebrated her 100th birthday – with a special card from King Charles and Queen Camilla!

Lilian Thompson marked her century surrounded by loving family, friends, and the home’s caring team.

October 29, 2025
Councillors call for villages to be protected over A530 bridge restriction

Councillors call for villages to be protected over A530 bridge restriction

Local councillors have aired concerns over the impact on rural villages near Nantwich amid a new weight restriction on a bridge on the busy A530.

The 7.5T restriction came into force today on Baddington Old Railway Bridge on the Whitchurch Road just a few hundred yards after leaving Nantwich.

September 29, 2025
Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto

Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto

Audlem Theatre Company has unveiled plans to stage its 2026 family pantomime, “Jack & The Beanstalk”.

Following the success of our previous productions, organisers hope this year’s panto will be bigger, brighter and more brilliant.

September 6, 2025
Villagers fear “chaos” if plans for 127 homes in Audlem go ahead

Villagers fear “chaos” if plans for 127 homes in Audlem go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Villagers fighting plans to build a 127-home estate in Audlem say the scheme is too big, in the wrong place and will make the existing traffic chaos even worse.

Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, which includes 38 affordable, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farm and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.

September 4, 2025
Fire crews tackle grass and garden waste fires near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle grass and garden waste fires near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to tackle a grass fire in a field between Hankelow and Buerton.

The fire started at around 7.45pm last night (August 25) at a field off Longhill Lane, near Audlem.

August 26, 2025