Fire crews tackle serious house fire in Tarporley
Fire crews across Cheshire teamed up to tackle a serious house blaze in Tarporley earlier today (October 12).
The blaze broke out at around 12.15am at a house on Townsfield Drive, Tarporley.
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Emergency crews called as car crashes into building in Stapeley
A car has crashed into a row of retail units near the Co-op store in Stapeley, Nantwich, earlier today.
Emergency crews were called out to the scene around midday today (October 11th) and found a small grey car had hit a wall between two of the stores.
MP hails “pioneering” Acton CE Academy near Nantwich
Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth praised Acton CE Academy’s pioneering approach to education during a visit to the school near Nantwich.
Four Year 6 pupils guided Ms Brandreth around the school, impressing her with their knowledge, enthusiasm and confidence as ambassadors.
Bunbury councillor quits Conservative group on Cheshire East
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Bunbury councillor Becky Posnett has quit the Conservative group on Cheshire East Council and is now sitting as a non-grouped independent.
Cllr Posnett, who was elected to Cheshire East in 2023, was deputy whip of the Conservative group.
Birmingham man jailed for burglaries in Wistaston and Weston
A man from Birmingham has been jailed following two burglaries at homes in Wistaston and Weston.
Shafiollah Amiree, 24, targeted a house on Parklands Drive in Weston and stole keys to a grey Audi which he then fled the scene in.
Coffee, cake and music boost Macmillan fundraising in Wistaston
By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall came alive with community spirit when residents gathered for coffee, cake and live music in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
The event drew a great turnout, with locals enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while raising vital funds for a cause close to so many hearts.
A51 London Road to close for five-day improvement works
A major A road is being closed between Stapeley and Bridgemere for five days next week to allow for improvement works, says Cheshire East highways.
The A51 London Road between Stapeley and Wybunbury/Bridgemere will be closed between October 6 and 10, from 7.30am to 5pm.
Councillors call for villages to be protected over A530 bridge restriction
Local councillors have aired concerns over the impact on rural villages near Nantwich amid a new weight restriction on a bridge on the busy A530.
The 7.5T restriction came into force today on Baddington Old Railway Bridge on the Whitchurch Road just a few hundred yards after leaving Nantwich.
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Wistaston street
Fire crews were called out to tackle a vehicle fire on a street in Wistaston.
The blaze started on Princess Grove at around 9.40am today (September 25th).
Developer opens consultation on 190-homes plan for Wistaston
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A developer is seeking the views of Wistaston residents on its plans to build about 190 homes on land off Crewe Road.
Redrow Homes wants to build the dwellings on a 12.6-hectare site comprising open fields and grassland, which borders land and allotments owned by Willaston Parish Council.
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.
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.
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.
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