Audlem

Cllr Rachel Bailey

Audlem councillor seeks “deferral” over planned car park charges

An Audlem councillor is calling for a “deferral” on plans to bring in car parking charges in Audlem.

Cllr Rachel Bailey says there should be a re-think for the village following the loss of the D&G Rural Bus Service.

August 29, 2024
Man charged over road collision in Audlem

Man charged over road collision in Audlem

A man has been charged with drink driving following a road accident in Audlem.

Nantwich Police say the incident happened at 10.49pm on Monday (August 26) and involved two cars on Woore Road in Audlem.

August 28, 2024
Nantwich transport firm hopes to provide rural bus service

Nantwich transport firm hopes to provide rural bus service

A local transport firm is hoping to step in and provide a rural bus service to Nantwich villages after D&G decided to axe key routes.

Hit The Road Travel are exploring a new two-hourly circular route connecting Nantwich to Barbridge, Bunbury, Ravensmoor, Wrenbury and Aston.

August 20, 2024
Three rural Nantwich bus services axed from end of August

Three rural Nantwich bus services axed from end of August

Three rural bus services will be lost at the end of this month affecting passengers who live in Nantwich, Audlem, Wrenbury and Bunbury.

D&G Bus has announced it will no longer be operating the 70, 71, 72 and 73 services from September 1

August 19, 2024
Probe into vandalised canal lock causing chaos in Audlem

Probe into vandalised canal lock causing chaos in Audlem

An investigation into a vandalised canal lock in Audlem is continuing in what the Canal and River Trust labelled a “serious incident”.

It’s feared yobs vandalised the tail gates if lock 10 on the Shropshire Union Canal.

August 2, 2024
Audlem Festival of Transport enjoyed by thousands

Audlem Festival of Transport enjoyed by thousands

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the 25th annual Audlem Festival of Transport.

The event was organised by the Audlem Special Events Team (ASET), which is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

August 1, 2024
Audlem parents anger after CEC demolishes bike trail

Audlem parents anger after CEC demolishes bike trail

Furious parents have blasted Cheshire East Council claiming the authority has demolished a bike trail that youngsters built during Covid.

Contractors were seen digging up the trail just days after schools finished for the summer holidays, further angering families.

July 31, 2024
Transport festival in Audlem

Record number of vehicles set for Audlem Festival of Transport

By Jonathan White
The free to attend annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’ is set to take place on Sunday July 28.

The festival’s parade is expected to include several hundred vehicles featuring cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

July 18, 2024
Audlem “Party on the Park” team celebrates 25 years in style

Audlem “Party on the Park” team celebrates 25 years in style

By Jonathan White

The annual ‘Audlem Party on the Park’ music concert on Saturday (June 29) proved another big hit.

This year was the 25th anniversary for Audlem Special Events Team, who organise the event.

July 1, 2024
Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Six candidates have thrown their hats into the general election ring in a bid to become MP for Chester South and Eddisbury.

The seat covers many rural areas near Nantwich, including Audlem, Bunbury, Wrenbury, Sound, Burland, Tarporley, and now Wybunbury after boundary changes.

June 10, 2024
Rural Nantwich bus services face cuts under new CEC plans

Rural Nantwich bus services face cuts under new CEC plans

Rural bus services around Nantwich could be cut under new plans unveiled by Cheshire East Council.

But a direct service from the town to Leighton Hospital looks set to be reinstated if the proposals go ahead.

May 8, 2024
Organisers of Audlem “Party on the Park” to mark 25th anniversary

Organisers of Audlem “Party on the Park” to mark 25th anniversary

Organisers of the annual “Audlem Party on the Park” will mark their 25th anniversary with this year’s concert on Saturday June 29.

This year the headline act is Calling Planet Earth – a New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through the memorable “electrifying 80s” era.

April 1, 2024
Hankelow pub to host charity quiz night and auction

Hankelow pub to host charity quiz night and auction

The White Lion in Hankelow near Nantwich is to stage a charity quiz night and auction in honour of a local firefighter who died.

The event on April 10 will be in memory of Steve Fellows, a firefighter from Audlem who died aged just 42.

March 26, 2024