Village News

Appeal for footage after cyclist and tanker crash in Stapeley

Appeal for footage after cyclist and tanker crash in Stapeley

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage to the serious collision between a cyclist and milk tanker in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The cyclist – a 68-year-old man – was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he continues to be treated.

January 5, 2024
Cyclist seriously injured in tanker collision near Nantwich

Cyclist seriously injured in tanker collision near Nantwich

cyclist has been seriously injured after a collision with a milk tanker on the A529 in Stapeley near Nantwich.

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to the scene on Audlem Road.

January 5, 2024
Probe into blaze which damaged house in Shavington

Probe into blaze which damaged house in Shavington

Fire chiefs are probing a blaze which has badly damaged a house in Shavington.

The incident happened on Sable Road at around 9pm last night (January 2).

January 3, 2024
Heavy rain from Storm Henk causing highway flood problems

Heavy rain from Storm Henk causing highway flood problems

Heavy rainfall for the past 24 hours from Storm Henk has caused localised flooding across South Cheshire.

A number of busy routes have been affected, including this flooding on A529 between Nantwich and Audlem.

January 2, 2024
Wingate Special Children’s Trust marks funding boost with MP visit

Wingate Special Children’s Trust marks funding boost with MP visit

The Wingate Special Children’s Trust based near Nantwich has received a £7,520 donation from Morrisons Foundation.

The trust, a charity in Wrenbury that supports children and young people with special education needs and disabilities in East Cheshire, was visited by Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to celebrate their success.

December 29, 2023
Groves Singers entertain audience at Acton church

Groves Singers entertain audience at Acton church

By Jonathan White
Local choir The Groves Singers performed a special re-telling of the Dickens’ classic, ‘A Christmas Carol’ at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The well-known story, written by Charles Dickens, was told in song, interwoven with some familiar old carols.

December 22, 2023
Visitors enjoy magical Christmas Tree Festival at Acton church

Visitors enjoy magical Christmas Tree Festival at Acton church

By Jonathan White
The seventh annual ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ took place at St Mary’s Church in Acton near Nantwich.

The free event welcomed visitors to view over 30 dressed 6ft Christmas trees.

December 18, 2023
Wistaston Singers perform at Christmas Carol concert

Wistaston Singers perform at Christmas Carol concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers performed their annual fund-raising ‘Christmas Carol Concert’ at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton (Musical Director) and Clare Shackleton (Assistant Musical Director) alternated in introducing each song and soloist.

December 17, 2023
Bunbury to host “Great Winter Get Together” in January

Bunbury to host “Great Winter Get Together” in January

Bunbury village is to host a rural community “Great Winter Get Together” event on January 20.

It’s part of a national initiative aimed at keeping rural communities connected after Christmas and will take place at Bunbury Pavilion.

December 17, 2023
Christmas concert brings festive cheer to Wistaston village

Christmas concert brings festive cheer to Wistaston village

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Community Council’s annual ‘Christmas Concert’ brought festive cheer to villagers.

The concert, at St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston, featured the Wells Green Choir led by Myra Wood, The Swinging Woodpeckers and Wistaston Church Lane Academy Choir.

December 15, 2023
Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters from Audlem called on Cheshire East Council to re-think plans to introduce parking charges, saying it would impact health workers and prevent businesses relocating to town centres, writes Belinda Ryan.

Placard-waving demonstrators turned up outside yesterday’s meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank to put their arguments to councillors before next month’s highways committee meeting, when a decision on the charges will be made.

December 14, 2023
Wistaston wins gold at Britain in Bloom awards

Wistaston wins gold at Britain in Bloom awards

By Jonathan White
Wistaston won a Gold Award in the Town category at the 2023 RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals, the country’s largest community gardening competition.

Wistaston in Bloom members Bill and Helen Heath and Diane Edge-Robinson and Wistaston Parish Council Cllr Diane Houston attended the ceremony at RHS Lindley Hall in London.

December 14, 2023
Lllovely chocolate shop in Audlem goes on sale

Lllovely chocolate shop in Audlem goes on sale

A well known chocolate shop in Audlem village has been put for sale by its owners.

Megan and Adam Goode are looking to sell their popular LLLovely Fine Chocolates and Confectionary and Audlem Post Office.

December 8, 2023