Village News

New school and highways work agreed for Nantwich 1,100-homes plan

New school and highways work agreed for Nantwich 1,100-homes plan

A new school looks set to be built as part of the new 1,100-homes Kingsley development in Nantwich, a report shows.

But highways improvements in the town won’t be carried out until hundreds of homes have already been built, according to the Section 106 agreement seen by Nantwichnews.

March 29, 2016
Wistaston Scout hut to be demolished for new £200,000 venue

Wistaston Scout hut to be demolished for new £200,000 venue

By Jonathan White
The 35th South West Cheshire (Wistaston) Scout group hut at Bluebell Wood is set to close for the final time this weekend.

The hut on Elm Close will host its last visit day is Easter Saturday March 26, before it is demolished next month.

March 24, 2016
Wistaston Tennis Club serves up more than £100 for Sport Relief

Wistaston Tennis Club serves up more than £100 for Sport Relief

By Jonathan White
Wistaston teenager George Raiswell helped to raise vital Sport Relief funds after organising a tennis contest at his local club.

George, a member of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club on Church Lane, staged a round-robin format doubles tennis event and a fund-raising raffle for UK charity.

March 23, 2016
Cheshire East “disappointed” as appeal allows Moorfields housing scheme

Cheshire East “disappointed” as appeal allows Moorfields housing scheme

Cheshire East Council chiefs say they are “disappointed” after the Court of Appeal allowed a controversial 146-home development in Willaston.

Richborough Estates was given the go ahead in August last year following a public inquiry into the application on land off Moorfields.

March 21, 2016
Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley to perform in Bunbury

Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley to perform in Bunbury

Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley is to stage a concert on Friday April 1 at St Boniface Church in Bunbury.

The concert marks the launch for the choir’s forthcoming Italian tour – “Italy meets the British Isles”.

March 20, 2016
Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

A Roman coin hoard dating from the second century and found in Acton by a metal detectorist, has been acquired by Nantwich Museum.

The hoard includes five silver denarii (equal to ten asses) deposited in a distinctive lead cone-shaped container.

March 17, 2016
Reaseheath College food centre earns global recognition

Reaseheath College food centre earns global recognition

Reaseheath College’s Food Centre in Cheshire has gained a globally recognised Grade A certification for food safety.

The centre in Nantwich have earned the badge from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for the third successive year.

March 17, 2016
Nantwich students scoops Crufts honour with Border Collie

Nantwich students scoops Crufts honour with Border Collie

A Nantwich student made sure it was a double celebration at this year’s Crufts.

Paige Jepson and her four-legged friend, Poppy, strolled away with a top prize on the 125th anniversary of the world’s largest dog show.

March 14, 2016
Cheshire East Council denies Redsands site to become housing

Cheshire East Council denies Redsands site to become housing

Council chiefs have denied reports the former Redsands children’s home site in Willaston is to become a housing development. One local Willaston resident said he was told by workmen on the site it was to be demolished for a housing estate. But 12 months ago, Cheshire East Leader Cllr Michael Jones said the site would be taken over by car[Read More…]

March 9, 2016
Family tribute to George Heath, 20, who died in A49 Tarporley accident

Family tribute to George Heath, 20, who died in A49 Tarporley accident

The heartbroken family of Tarporley student George Heath have paid him a fitting tribute after his tragic death on the A49.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the accident involving the former Tarporley High School pupil and an HGV lorry.

March 7, 2016
Popular student, 20, dies in A49 accident at Tarporley, near Nantwich

Popular student, 20, dies in A49 accident at Tarporley, near Nantwich

Tributes have flooded in from family and friends for a popular student who died after an accident on the A49 in Tarporley, near Nantwich.

George Heath, 20, died after a collision with a HGV lorry on the busy route between the A51 Rode Street junction and the Tarporley Road junction.

March 6, 2016
Sound & District village school celebrates SATS achievement

Sound & District village school celebrates SATS achievement

Staff and students at Sound and District Primary School are celebrating after SATS results show they are the best in Nantwich.

Assessment of average point scores in SATS puts the village school first in Nantwich and among the best in the country.

March 3, 2016
Plans for new Puffin crossing for busy Rope Lane in Shavington

Plans for new Puffin crossing for busy Rope Lane in Shavington

A new Puffin crossing is set to be installed at a busy junction in the Rope area of Shavington.

The crossing will be installed on Rope Lane near to the junction with Bankfield Avenue.

March 1, 2016