Hankelow & Hatherton

Massive solar farm plan near Nantwich given council go ahead

Massive solar farm plan near Nantwich given council go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been unanimously approved.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 27, 2025
Hankelow “community” pub secures licence to stage weddings

Hankelow “community” pub secures licence to stage weddings

The White Lion in Hankelow near Nantwich has branched out to stage weddings after securing a licence.

The popular pub was re-opened after villagers clubbed together to refurbish the venue and it now a hub for village life.

March 20, 2025
Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 19, 2025
Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

Plan for solar farm near Nantwich which could supply 6,500 homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year.

The application is for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic renewable energy scheme on a 17-hectare site near Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

January 16, 2025
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he crashed after colliding with a fallen branch on a busy road near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A529 Audlem Road in Hatherton at 7.15am today (Monday 16 September).

September 16, 2024
Hankelow student set for Machu Picchu fundraising hike

Hankelow student set for Machu Picchu fundraising hike

A young student from Hankelow near Nantwich is set to embark on a hike of a lifetime to raise money for the HFT charity.

Anna Barber, 20, is currently studying Zoology at the University of Bangor.

September 10, 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
White Lion in Hankelow set for third Music Festival

White Lion in Hankelow set for third Music Festival

The popular White Lion in Hankelow is to stage its third Music Festival on Saturday August 17.

The community pub near Nantwich was brought back to life by local residents who clubbed together to buy and renovate the venue.

August 5, 2024
Transport festival in Audlem

Record number of vehicles set for Audlem Festival of Transport

By Jonathan White
The free to attend annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’ is set to take place on Sunday July 28.

The festival’s parade is expected to include several hundred vehicles featuring cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

July 18, 2024
Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews were called out to rescue a horse left stranded in a ditch in a field near Hankelow, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 8.15pm last night (July 6) on Longhill Lane in Hankelow.

July 7, 2024
New homes plan for Doddington Estate near Nantwich

New homes plan for Doddington Estate near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 18 homes on land at Doddington Estate at Bridgemere, which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings on site over future years.

Outline permission for the scheme was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.

June 14, 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
Hankelow pub to host charity quiz night and auction

Hankelow pub to host charity quiz night and auction

The White Lion in Hankelow near Nantwich is to stage a charity quiz night and auction in honour of a local firefighter who died.

The event on April 10 will be in memory of Steve Fellows, a firefighter from Audlem who died aged just 42.

March 26, 2024