Audlem

Canal charity launches active waterways project for Cheshire’s over 55s

Canal charity launches active waterways project for Cheshire’s over 55s

Audlem is one of six Cheshire hubs at centre of a new Active Waterways project by the Canal & River Trust aimed at encouraging people over 55 to get active and healthy.

The new project is supported by £222,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England and in partnership with Active Cheshire.

October 21, 2019
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Housebuilder donates “buddy bench” for youngsters at Audlem school

A housebuilder has donated a buddy bench to Audlem St James Primary School to help foster friendships outside of the classroom.

October 11, 2019
Eddisbury Conservatives “sad” to lose MP Antoinette Sandbach

Eddisbury Conservatives “sad” to lose MP Antoinette Sandbach

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Eddisbury Conservative Association says it is sad to lose Antoinette Sandbach – but that the party must get on with delivering Brexit.

The MP for Eddisbury was one of 21 Conservatives to have the whip removed by the party on Tuesday night after voting against the Government.

September 5, 2019
Woman and children rescued from car trapped in floods

Woman and children rescued from car trapped in floods

A woman and three children had to be rescued after their car became trapped in floods in Audlem.

It happened on Green Lane at around 9pm last night (August 9)

August 10, 2019
Adam and his wife, Clare

Second man charged with manslaughter over death of Audlem dad

A second man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt, police have confirmed.

The manslaughter charge was added to the indictment against Nicolas Hill, 35, of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem at Liverpool Crown Court.

July 2, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table dish out funds to Audlem groups

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table dish out funds to Audlem groups

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table has made a series of donations to good causes and charities in Audlem.

The money was raised during its Christmas Santa Float collection this year in the village.

June 22, 2019
Work to start on fire station refurbishment plan across Cheshire

Work to start on fire station refurbishment plan across Cheshire

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Work will begin this month on an £8.5 million project to refurbish 21 of Cheshire’s ageing fire stations.

But Nantwich station on Beam Street will be one of the last to undergo the work, not until 2023-24.

April 3, 2019
Two men charged in connection with Audlem man’s death plead not guilty

Two men charged in connection with Audlem man’s death plead not guilty

Two men charged in connection with the death of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt have pleaded not guilty.

Samuel Thorpe and Nicholas Hill entered their pleas at a hearing in Chester Crown court today (January 16).

January 16, 2019
Fire crews battle chimney blaze in Baddington near Nantwich

Fire crews battle chimney blaze in Baddington near Nantwich

Fire crews had to tackle a Christmas Day chimney blaze at a house in Baddington neat Nantwich.

The fire broke out at a property on French Lane, just off Coole Lane, at around 12.20pm yesterday.

December 26, 2018
Villagers enjoy Audlem “Carols on the Square” event

Villagers enjoy Audlem “Carols on the Square” event

Audlem’s annual ‘Carols in the Square’ event took place next to the Christmas tree on the village square, writes Jonathan White.

The event featured Crewe Brass, conducted by Matt Pithers.

December 23, 2018
Two men in court over death of Audlem man Adam Lovatt

Two men in court over death of Audlem man Adam Lovatt

Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with the death of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt.

Samuel Thorpe, 23, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, and Nicholas Hill, 35, of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court yesterday (December 20).

December 21, 2018
Man, 23, charged with manslaughter over death of Audlem dad

Man, 23, charged with manslaughter over death of Audlem dad

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Audlem have charged a 23-year-old man with manslaughter.

Samuel Thorpe, of Annions Lane in Wybunbury, is due to appear before Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Thursday December 20.

November 22, 2018
Santa’s Float is on its way! Round Table unveils Crewe & Nantwich tour

Santa’s Float is on its way! Round Table unveils Crewe & Nantwich tour

Santa’s preparing his Float and gearing up for his annual tour of Crewe and Nantwich!

As always, thousands of families will get a chance to visit him during the tour between December 3 and 18.

November 14, 2018