Village News

Villagers produce book capturing history of Shavington

Villagers produce book capturing history of Shavington

Villagers have pulled together to produce a new book capturing the rich history of Shavington.

“A Step Back in Time” will be launched this autumn following a community-wide effort to gather and preserve photographs and stories of the village.

September 16, 2025
Councillors “minded to approve” controversial Wybunbury housing bid

Councillors “minded to approve” controversial Wybunbury housing bid

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East voted it is “minded to approve” a controversial housing proposal for Wybunbury – but the applicants had already lodged an appeal and could now have to wait months for a planning inspector’s decision.

Martin and Simon Poole applied for permission in principle (PIP) to build up to six homes on a field off Bridge Street at Wybunbury.

September 12, 2025
Developer’s appeal over controversial Wybunbury homes plan

Developer’s appeal over controversial Wybunbury homes plan

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
An appeal has been lodged against Cheshire East Council’s failure to determine a planning application which was deferred for a site visit and was recommended to be approved in two days’ time.

Martin and Simon Poole have applied for permission in principle (PIP) to build up to six homes on a field off Bridge Street at Wybunbury.

September 8, 2025
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual duck and model boat races

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual duck and model boat races

By Jonathan White
Families turned out in force to enjoy the 28th annual ‘Model Boat & Duck Race’ at the Joey the Swan in Wistaston.

The event, organised by Wistaston Community events team, was officially opened by Wistaston Rose Queen, Poppy Edge.

September 7, 2025
Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto

Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto

Audlem Theatre Company has unveiled plans to stage its 2026 family pantomime, “Jack & The Beanstalk”.

Following the success of our previous productions, organisers hope this year’s panto will be bigger, brighter and more brilliant.

September 6, 2025
Villagers fear “chaos” if plans for 127 homes in Audlem go ahead

Villagers fear “chaos” if plans for 127 homes in Audlem go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Villagers fighting plans to build a 127-home estate in Audlem say the scheme is too big, in the wrong place and will make the existing traffic chaos even worse.

Muller Property Group has applied for outline permission for the homes, which includes 38 affordable, on 9.3 hectares of undeveloped farm and grazing land on the south-western edge of the village.

September 4, 2025
Young motorcyclist killed in smash on busy Willaston road

Young motorcyclist killed in smash on busy Willaston road

A young motorcyclist has died after a horror crash on the busy A534 Crewe Road in Willaston last night (September 3).

The rider of the motorbike, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on the way.

September 4, 2025
MP unveils new life-saving defibrillator at village hall in Wrenbury

MP unveils new life-saving defibrillator at village hall in Wrenbury

A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed and unveiled at Wrenbury Village Hall in Wrenbury.

Local MP Aphra Brandreth, for Chester South and Eddisbury, joined community leaders and volunteers at the official unveiling.

August 28, 2025
Batherton Lane housing Nightingale Land plans

Developers unveil detailed plans for 75 homes on Stapeley field

Housing developers have unveiled plans to knock down a bungalow and build an access road for 75 new homes on farmland in Stapeley, Nantwich.

Nightingale Land wants to build the new houses on a field to the south of Broad Lane.

August 28, 2025
Village pub near Nantwich to close for winter revamp

Village pub near Nantwich to close for winter revamp

A village pub near Nantwich is to close to undergo a major revamp.

The Tollemache Arms, in Alpraham, will be closing its doors on September 13th in preparation for a full bar and restaurant refurbishment.

August 28, 2025
Wistaston set to make splash at Model Boat and Duck Race

Wistaston set to make splash at Model Boat and Duck Race

By Jonathan White
Wistaston is gearing up for one of its most popular family events – the annual Model Boat and Duck Race.

The event is to take place on Saturday September 6th at the scenic Joey the Swan parkland, behind the Wistaston sign on Church Lane.

August 27, 2025
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
Wingate Centre in Wrenbury shortlisted for gymnastics awards

Wingate Centre in Wrenbury shortlisted for gymnastics awards

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich is celebrating two major nominations in the Independent Gymnastics Association (IGA) Awards 2025.

Head of sport & recreation Natalie has been shortlisted for “Coach of the Year”.

August 21, 2025