Village News

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
Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 29 holiday lodges at a marina site near Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited wants to change the use of agricultural land so the lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site, which is on the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

April 1, 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
Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

A Wistaston man who made sexualised phone calls to women as they worked has been jailed.

Alastair McMullan, of Bridge Close, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court to be sentenced after admitting to three counts of harassment without violence, stalking, and sending offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages.

March 27, 2025
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
Muller Property opens consultation on Audlem housing plans

Muller Property opens consultation on Audlem housing plans

Muller Property Group has opened a public consultation on its plans to build 127 new homes on land in Audlem.

The developer says their proposal will “help alleviate the local housing shortage in Cheshire East”.

March 26, 2025
Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

A pensioner from Tarporley who went missing sparking a police search and appeal has been found dead, it was confirmed today.

Patricia Hadler, 85, was last seen on Friday (March 21) and police were increasingly concerned for her welfare.

March 24, 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