Village News

History comes to life for Calveley Academy pupils on VE Day

History comes to life for Calveley Academy pupils on VE Day

Pupils and staff at Calveley Primary Academy commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a vibrant street party celebration held on the school field.

Under glorious sunshine, the school community came together to mark the historical occasion.

May 16, 2025
Appeal after crash in Shavington leaves victim seriously injured

Appeal after crash in Shavington leaves victim seriously injured

A man has been left with “life-changing” injuries following a crash in Shavington.

Police are appealing for information and video footage following the incident last month at the junction of Main Road and Rope Lane.

May 13, 2025
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2025 – rolling into its 30th year

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2025 – rolling into its 30th year

By Jonathan White
The 30th annual ‘Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes’ will take place in Wybunbury on Saturday June 7.

The family-friendly event is organised primarily by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust and starts at 1pm.

May 10, 2025
South Cheshire Concert Band to host 80th VE Day concert in Wistaston

South Cheshire Concert Band to host 80th VE Day concert in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The South Cheshire Concert Band will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special ’80th VE Celebration Concert’ on Friday (May 9).

The concert will take place at Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane, from 7.30pm.

May 5, 2025
The Olde Barbridge Inn managers delighted at reopening

The Olde Barbridge Inn managers delighted at reopening

The Olde Barbridge Inn village pub near Nantwich has reopened under new management after a £500,000 investment from Punch Pubs & Co.

The pub is now managed by experienced hospitality professionals Helen and Jamie, who are eager to bring their vision to life and restore the pub to its former glory.

May 3, 2025
Cllr Janet Clowes

Wybunbury councillor stepping down as Conservative group leader

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillor Janet Clowes is stepping down as leader of the Conservative group on Cheshire East Council due to ill health.

The Wybunbury councillor was rushed to hospital last month after she collapsed and was unconscious for some time.

April 30, 2025
Prolific sex offender, 81, formerly of Audlem jailed for 46 years

Prolific sex offender, 81, formerly of Audlem jailed for 46 years

A prolific sex offender formerly of Audlem who spent almost 30 years “living in paradise” has finally been jailed.

Richard Burrows was sentenced at Chester Crown Court today (April 30) to a total of 46 years in prison and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

April 30, 2025
St Mary’s in Acton marks Easter with butterflies and blooms

St Mary’s in Acton marks Easter with butterflies and blooms

By Jonathan White
Historic Grade I-listed St Mary’s Church in Acton was transformed into a stunning display over Easter.

The popular “Tea at the Tower” took on a special Easter flair as guests enjoyed hot drinks, homemade cakes and hospitality amid seasonal decorations inside and out.

April 25, 2025
Audlem Music & Arts Festival to mark 25th anniversary

Audlem Music & Arts Festival to mark 25th anniversary

Audlem Music & Arts Festival will be marking its 25th anniversary with a weekend of events next month.

The festival is to take place over the Spring Bank Holiday May 23-26.

April 23, 2025
Aerial view of Wistaston Village Fete

Wistaston Village fete returns this June

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Village Fete is set to take place on Saturday June 14, say organisers.

The event will run from 1pm to 4pm at Wistaston Church Lane Academy, on Church Lane.

April 14, 2025
Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Two big-hearted boys from Shavington are set to embark on a 49-mile fundraising journey to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.

Alfie Simcox and Kaiden Jennings, both 11 and big Crewe Alexandra fans, will cycle from Crewe Alexandra’s ground to Tranmere Rovers to support the hospice.

April 11, 2025
Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success

Wybunbury Delves primary celebrates SIAMS success

Children and staff at Wybunbury Delves CE Primary are celebrating after receiving an inspection which called the school a “beacon of light”.

The school underwent a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).

April 4, 2025
Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has secured funding to expand its nursery provision.

The village school is one of 300 across the UK to be approved for the school-based nursery capital grant 2024-2025.

April 3, 2025