Village News

Former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed

Former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed and replaced by a family home.

An application has been submitted to Cheshire East Council to demolish the building and replace it with one house after the council refused an application last year to build two homes on the site.

January 19, 2024
Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events on Saturday 27th January 2024.

They will take place on the same day as The Sealed Knot stage their parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.

January 18, 2024
Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Fire crews helped rescue a man who fell into a canal at Wrenbury in Nantwich.

The incident happened last night (January 13) at around 9pm of Wrenbury Heath Road.

January 14, 2024
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