Burland & Faddiley

Fire crews tackle grass and garden waste fires near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle grass and garden waste fires near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to tackle a grass fire in a field between Hankelow and Buerton.

The fire started at around 7.45pm last night (August 25) at a field off Longhill Lane, near Audlem.

August 26, 2025
Fire crews battle blaze on board narrow boat near Nantwich

Fire crews battle blaze on board narrow boat near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze on board a narrow boat near Nantwich.

The fire started at around 6.30pm last night (August 12) at Springe Lane in Burland, Nantwich.

August 13, 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
A534 closed after serious two-car crash in Burland

A534 closed after serious two-car crash in Burland

Two drivers were injured in a two-car crash on the A534 in Burland, Nantwich, earlier today.

The incident happened on Wrexham Road close to the junction with Fisher’s Lane at around 7am.

October 15, 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
Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Two motorcyclists who led police on pursuits across Cheshire have been arrested after one of them ended near Nantwich.

The drama began on the M56 and involved officers from Cheshire Police Motorcycle Unit, roads and crime unit vehicles and the police helicopter.

July 18, 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 couldĀ 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
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