Audlem

Tributes paid to TT racer and family man killed in Audlem crash

Tributes paid to TT racer and family man killed in Audlem crash

The family of a TT motorcycle racer killed in a crash in Audlem have paid tribute to him.

Ben Wylie, aged 42, died after the horror accident on his way to work on the A525 earlier this month.

August 17, 2025
Van driver arrested after motorcyclist dies in Audlem accident

Van driver arrested after motorcyclist dies in Audlem accident

A van driver has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a collision near Audlem.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the horror smash which happened on the A525 Whitchurch Road at around 8.15am yesterday (August 6).

August 7, 2025
Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land

Muller Property submits plan for 127 homes on Audlem farm land

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 127 homes, including 39 affordable, in Audlem.

Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, together with access, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farming and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.

August 1, 2025
Thousands flock to enjoy the 26th Audlem Festival of Transport

Thousands flock to enjoy the 26th Audlem Festival of Transport

By Jonathan White
The 26th annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’ was hailed another huge success as thousands lined the streets.

It featured a parade of more than 250 cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

July 29, 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
Audlem Festival of Transport rolls in this weekend

Audlem Festival of Transport rolls in this weekend

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’ returns this Sunday July 27 on Audlem Playing Field.

The free event promises something for everyone and is one of the highlights of the village calendar.

July 22, 2025
Vehicle fire closes main street through Audlem village

Vehicle fire closes main street through Audlem village

A vehicle fire caused emergency services to close off the main road through Audlem village today.

The incident happened shortly after midday on Shropshire Street outside the Co-op store.

July 9, 2025
Disco Inferno perform on stage

Sunshine, sparkles and disco beats: Audlem’s Party on the Park is big hit

By Jonathan White
The annual Audlem Party on the Park concert brought dazzling energy and disco fun to the village playing field last night (June 28)

Visitors at the sold-out event basked in warm summer weather and enjoyed a celebration of music and community.

June 29, 2025
Police appeal after raid in Co-op store in Audlem

Police appeal after raid in Co-op store in Audlem

Police are appealing for witnesses after raiders broke in to the Co-op store in Audlem in the early hours today (June 21).

The incident happened at around 3am at the store on Shropshire Street, Audlem.

June 21, 2025
Get ready to boogie at Audlem Party on the Park 2025

Get ready to boogie at Audlem Party on the Park 2025

Audlem Party on the Park will be back and bigger than ever on Saturday June 28, say organisers.

The village’s summer bash returns to the playing field for a night of live music, community spirit, and dancing under the stars.

June 8, 2025
Body found in canal thought to be of Hankelow man, 69

Body found in canal thought to be of Hankelow man, 69

A body found in the canal near Nantwich is believed to be that of a man from Hankelow area, police have said.

The discovery was made near Bridge 80 on the Shropshire Union Canal close to Overwater Marina on Saturday (May 24).

May 27, 2025
Prolific sex offender, 81, formerly of Audlem jailed for 46 years

Prolific sex offender, 81, formerly of Audlem jailed for 46 years

A prolific sex offender formerly of Audlem who spent almost 30 years “living in paradise” has finally been jailed.

Richard Burrows was sentenced at Chester Crown Court today (April 30) to a total of 46 years in prison and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

April 30, 2025
Audlem Music & Arts Festival to mark 25th anniversary

Audlem Music & Arts Festival to mark 25th anniversary

Audlem Music & Arts Festival will be marking its 25th anniversary with a weekend of events next month.

The festival is to take place over the Spring Bank Holiday May 23-26.

April 23, 2025