Burland & Faddiley

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze at house in Burland

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze at house in Burland

Fire crews were called to tackle a fire at a house in Burland near Nantwich.

The fire started in the chimney of the property on Shores Lane in the early hours of Friday (February 23).

February 25, 2024
Holiday lodges plan near Nantwich approved despite objections

Holiday lodges plan near Nantwich approved despite objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for holiday lodges in open countryside near Nantwich despite one resident arguing if this site is appropriate then any rural location will be acceptable.

The five lodges will be sited on land at Fletchers Pool off Bridgemere Lane at Hunsterson.

November 29, 2023
Faddiley Over 60s Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Faddiley Over 60s Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Members of the Over 60s Club in Faddiley near Nantwich joined together to celebrate the club’s 50th birthday.

The event was held at The Goodwill Hall in Faddiley.

March 14, 2023
On-demand Cheshire East bus service sees passenger numbers grow

On-demand Cheshire East bus service sees passenger numbers grow

The new on-demand bus service ‘go-too’ is proving just the ticket for people in rural areas around Nantwich after clocking up its 10,000th passenger journey.

The service was launched 12 months ago in a bid to help reduce isolation in villages in a wide area south of Nantwich.

October 5, 2022
Holiday lodges plan for Faddiley rejected by councillors

Holiday lodges plan for Faddiley rejected by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused a scheme for five holiday lodges at Faddiley near Nantwich despite planning officers recommending it for approval.

Mark Wetton sought permission for four new holiday lodges and to convert an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane.

September 2, 2022
Motorcyclist injured after crash on A534 near Burland

Motorcyclist injured after crash on A534 near Burland

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital today after a collision with a car on the A534 near Burland, Nantwich.

Emergency services were called at around 12.50pm today (August 31) to the junction of Cuckoo Lane and the A534.

August 31, 2022
Objections raised over plan for treehouse-style lodge in Faddiley

Objections raised over plan for treehouse-style lodge in Faddiley

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors and neighbours have objected to plans for treehouse-style lodge holiday scheme at Faddiley near Nantwich.

Cheshire East planning officers have recommended approval for the application for four new holiday lodges and the conversion of an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane, despite objections from neighbours.

August 24, 2022
Lorry driver critical after HGVs collide on A534 at Faddiley

Lorry driver critical after HGVs collide on A534 at Faddiley

A lorry driver is in a critical condition in hospital after two HGVs collided on the A534 at Faddiley near Nantwich.

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses after the accident which happened at around 12.45pm yesterday (Monday March 21).

March 22, 2022
Woman, 80, sentenced over road death of friend near Nantwich

Woman, 80, sentenced over road death of friend near Nantwich

An 80-year-old woman who admitted causing a collision near Nantwich that resulted in the death of a close friend has been sentenced.

Maire Gibson appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court Yesterday (December 23) where she was banned from driving for 12 months.

December 24, 2020
Cheshire Police unveils new “community policing” model

Cheshire Police unveils new “community policing” model

Cheshire Police has unveiled its new “community policing” model with “dedicated officers and PCSOs” in 122 community areas.

It will include new police bases in community and village halls in and around Nantwich.

September 25, 2020
Cheshire East bus services under threat due to budget, leaders warn

Cheshire East bus services under threat due to budget, leaders warn

By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Leaders of Cheshire East Council have ruled out protecting bus subsidies in their next council budget.

Currently, the authority spends £1.7 million on subsidising 12 routes across the borough.

September 11, 2020
Floods, fires and fallen trees as storm wreaks havoc in Cheshire

Floods, fires and fallen trees as storm wreaks havoc in Cheshire

Cheshire fire crews had one of their busiest nights for years as a powerful storm swept across south and mid Cheshire last night.

Worst hit was the Tarporley, Beeston, Tattenhall and Malpas areas as lightning sparked fires and flood waters left cars submerged and buildings under water.

August 13, 2020
New book tells amazing story of 3 Cheshire relatives who went to war on horseback

New book tells amazing story of 3 Cheshire relatives who went to war on horseback

By Hannah Youds
A woman with Nantwich links has written a book which tells the story of three generations of her family, who all went to war on horseback!

The book, called “A Horse, A Sword and A Rifle”, focuses on the fascinating lives and exploits of Joseph Dodd, his son-in-law Sydney Williams, and Sydney’s son John Williams.

August 13, 2020