Bunbury

Bunbury councillor quits Conservative group on Cheshire East

Bunbury councillor quits Conservative group on Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bunbury councillor Becky Posnett has quit the Conservative group on Cheshire East Council and is now sitting as a non-grouped independent.

Cllr Posnett, who was elected to Cheshire East in 2023, was deputy whip of the Conservative group.

October 7, 2025
Tilly’s Bunbury joins Chatty Cafe Scheme to tackle loneliness

Tilly’s Bunbury joins Chatty Cafe Scheme to tackle loneliness

The popular coffee shop Tilly’s Bunbury has joined The Chatty Cafe Scheme to help tackle loneliness.

The venue’s new “Chatter & Natter table” will be open on Thursday August 28.

August 18, 2025
Driver seriously injured in A49 crash at Ridley near Nantwich

Driver seriously injured in A49 crash at Ridley near Nantwich

A driver was seriously injured after his car crashed into a tree on the A49 at Ridley, near Nantwich, late last night (July 20).

Fire crews had to cut the trapped motorist free at around 11.10pm and paramedics attended to give treatment before taking them to hospital.

July 21, 2025
56th Bunbury Village Day draws in thousands of visitors

56th Bunbury Village Day draws in thousands of visitors

More than 2,000 people packed into the village of Bunbury for their 56th Bunbury Village Day.

Families from the village and surrounding areas flocked to enjoy the annual event.

June 25, 2025
Bunbury coffee shop scoops SME Enterprise awards

Bunbury coffee shop scoops SME Enterprise awards

A popular coffee shop in Bunbury near Nantwich has scooped two major SME Enterprise awards!

Tilly’s Bunbury won the “Village Cafe and Coffee Shop of the Year 2025 – Cheshire” as well as the “Produce Excellence Award 2025”.

June 9, 2025
Bunbury Village Day “Summer Sounds” line-up unveiled

Bunbury Village Day “Summer Sounds” line-up unveiled

Organisers of Bunbury Village Day have unveiled the full line-up of the event to be staged on June 14.

The Village Day, now in its 56th year, will be turning up the volume with a celebration of music and a day of Summer Sounds.

May 18, 2025
Aerial view Bunbury Village Day 2021

Bunbury Village Day promises “Summer Sounds” spectacular

Organisers of the Bunbury Village Day on Saturday June 14 are turning up the volume with a celebration of music and a day of Summer Sounds.

They are inviting musical contributors from near and far to ensure there’s something for everyone.

March 28, 2025
Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews battled a large blaze at a farm in Haughton, near Nantwich, last night (March 11).

The fire broke out and involved around 2,000 bales of silage and a large number of tyres at a farm on Hall Lane.

March 12, 2025
Nine new homes proposed for greenfield site in Bunbury

Nine new homes proposed for greenfield site in Bunbury

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nine new homes are proposed for an ‘unremarkable’ greenfield site in Bunbury.

Applicants Mr and Mrs McCormack have applied for “permission in principle” (PIP) to build the homes, which would include three affordable, on land off Grange Close.

February 18, 2025
Bunbury Village Day set date of June 14

Bunbury Village Day set date of June 14

Bunbury Village Day organisers have set this year’s event to take place on Saturday June 14.

The team are now busy with bookings and plans to weave together the event.

February 16, 2025
Bosses of Nag’s Head in Haughton announce it is to close

Bosses of Nag’s Head in Haughton announce it is to close

A picturesque country pub near Nantwich is to close, its owners said today.

Bosses at The Nag’s Head in Haughton, Bunbury, said today the current economic climate presided over by successive Governments have “beaten nails into our coffin”.

January 15, 2025
Haughton artist to run afternoon tea art sessions

Haughton artist to run afternoon tea art sessions

Village artist Louise Barson is to stage a series of art sessions in her local tea shop.

Louise, of Haughton, has teamed up with Tilly’s in Bunbury to stage the sessions which will include afternoon tea.

October 2, 2024
Bunbury Gardening Club hails September Show

Bunbury Gardening Club hails September Show

The Bunbury Gardening Club September Village Show has been hailed a huge success with a record 289 entries.

The show included floral arrangements, home baked cakes, scones, bread and preserves, flowers, fruit and vegetables grown in gardens, art, craft and photography exhibitions.

September 25, 2024