Village News

Audlem war veteran, 99, invited to VJ Day commemorations

Audlem war veteran, 99, invited to VJ Day commemorations

A 99-year-old veteran who served in Burma and now lives in South Cheshire, is to take part in the national VJ (Victory over Japan) Day 70th anniversary commemorations in London.

Former army captain Bert Molsom, a resident at Morris Care’s Corbrook Park Nursing Home in Audlem, will attend the event with his son, also Bert, this Saturday August 15.

August 11, 2015
Reaseheath maize maze offers Superhero theme for families

Reaseheath maize maze offers Superhero theme for families

Nantwich families are having to summon superhuman powers when they visit Reaseheath College’s giant maize maze challenge.

The theme of the Nantwich college’s annual attraction is ‘Superhero’.

August 9, 2015
Tennisathon to take place for charity in Wistaston

Tennisathon to take place for charity in Wistaston

A charity ‘Tennisathon’ is taking place tomorrow (August 8) in Wistaston.

The 12-hour tennis event will run from 7.30am until 7.30pm.

August 8, 2015
Tribute to Nantwich man, 21, killed in A51 Stapeley crash

Tribute to Nantwich man, 21, killed in A51 Stapeley crash

The family of a 21-year-old who died following a collision in Nantwich, has paid tribute to him.

Declan Hassall was killed after his car collided with a lorry on London Road in Stapeley yesterday (August 5).

August 6, 2015
Nantwich student completes Hadrian’s Wall trek in aid of CRY

Nantwich student completes Hadrian’s Wall trek in aid of CRY

A Nantwich teenager has completed a tough trek along the length of Hadrian’s Wall as part of his campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in the young.

Harrison Lunt, from Aston, was joined by his dad Ken for the walk from Newcastle across the country to Solway in Cumbria.

August 4, 2015
Cyclist seriously injured in A51 crash with car in Stapeley

Cyclist seriously injured in A51 crash with car in Stapeley

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with a car on London Road in Nantwich.

The cyclist, aged in his 30s, was airlifted to hospital after the accident at the junction with Wybunbury Lane, in Stapeley.

July 31, 2015
Wrenbury Family Fun Day set for August 15

Wrenbury Family Fun Day set for August 15

Wrenbury near Nantwich will be holding a Family Fun Day on August 15.

The event, to be held at Wrenbury Recreation Club, will run from 1pm onwards.

July 30, 2015
New £7m Shavington-Crewe Jack Mills Way link road unveiled

New £7m Shavington-Crewe Jack Mills Way link road unveiled

The grandson of a driver attacked in the notorious Great Train Robbery, has described a road naming ceremony in Shavington as a “very proud moment”.

Ian Mills unveiled a street sign as part of the launch of Jack Mills Way – the new £7million road linking the A500 at Shavington with Gresty Road in Crewe.

July 27, 2015
Woman, 46, hit by train at Willaston level crossing

Woman, 46, hit by train at Willaston level crossing

A Nantwich woman injured in an incident with a train at Willaston level crossing, has suffered multiple fractures.

It’s believed the 46-year-old was struck by a train on the crossing, breaking her arm in several places.

July 25, 2015
New £7 million road linking A500 and Gresty Road to be unveiled

New £7 million road linking A500 and Gresty Road to be unveiled

The new £7million road linking the A500 at Shavington with Gresty Road in Crewe is to be unveiled on Monday (July 27).

The 0.7-mile Basford West Spine Road will be named Jack Mills Way, after the late train driver from Crewe who was attacked during the notorious Great Train Robbery in 1963.

July 24, 2015
Wistaston teenager lands top US golf scholarship

Wistaston teenager lands top US golf scholarship

A Wistaston teenager has teed up a golf scholarship in the USA in a bid to make it big in the sport.

South Cheshire College sports student Lewis George is heading across the Atlantic to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA).

July 24, 2015
Wistaston garden party raises £690 for Diabetes UK

Wistaston garden party raises £690 for Diabetes UK

A Wistaston garden party in aid of Diabetes UK helped raise almost £700.

Sheena and Ken Sambrook staged the event in their house and front and back gardens.

July 22, 2015
Sound Primary pupil, 10, earns Cheshire cricket call-up

Sound Primary pupil, 10, earns Cheshire cricket call-up

A pupil from Sound and District Primary School is one of the youngest this year to be selected to play cricket for Cheshire under 11s.

Ten-year-old Ben Wright is a year younger than most of his team mates.

July 22, 2015