Village News

Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice rated “outstanding” in CQC inspection

Wrenbury Medical Practice near Nantwich has been rated as “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

It follows an inspection of the clinic on Nantwich Road in April and May.

July 1, 2025
Pear Tree Primary receives book donation from house builder

Pear Tree Primary receives book donation from house builder

Pupils at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley have benefited from a donation of new books to mark “National Share a Story Month”.

The school received a diverse selection of non-fiction books from local house builder David Wilson Homes.

June 30, 2025
Disco Inferno perform on stage

Sunshine, sparkles and disco beats: Audlem’s Party on the Park is big hit

By Jonathan White
The annual Audlem Party on the Park concert brought dazzling energy and disco fun to the village playing field last night (June 28)

Visitors at the sold-out event basked in warm summer weather and enjoyed a celebration of music and community.

June 29, 2025
Fire crews tackle blaze inside garage at Shavington home

Fire crews tackle blaze inside garage at Shavington home

Fire crews were called to tackle a fire inside a garage at a house in Shavington.

Crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called to the scene on Main Road at around 5.15pm yesterday (June 27).

June 28, 2025
56th Bunbury Village Day draws in thousands of visitors

56th Bunbury Village Day draws in thousands of visitors

More than 2,000 people packed into the village of Bunbury for their 56th Bunbury Village Day.

Families from the village and surrounding areas flocked to enjoy the annual event.

June 25, 2025
Rail and road users warned over disruption in Nantwich

Rail and road users warned over disruption in Nantwich

Rail passengers in Nantwich are being warned of disruption as renewal works take place between Shrewsbury and Crewe next month.

The work includes the replacement of track, sleepers, and ballast as well as infrastructure improvements near Nantwich, Wrenbury, and Tilstock.

June 25, 2025
Fire crews tackle large out of control blaze in Tarporley

Fire crews tackle large out of control blaze in Tarporley

Fire crews battled an out of control bonfire today at a property in Tarporley.

The fire broke out in a silage pit at a property on Heaths Lane are around 2.15pm today (June 23).

June 23, 2025
Worm charming fun draws crowds to championships in Willaston

Worm charming fun draws crowds to championships in Willaston

Hundreds of people attended the 46th Willaston World Worm Charming Championships in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy yesterday (June 21), writes Jonathan White.

Festivities began with an official plot inspection by the International Federation of Charming Worms and Allied Pastimes (IFCWAP).

June 22, 2025
Police appeal after raid in Co-op store in Audlem

Police appeal after raid in Co-op store in Audlem

Police are appealing for witnesses after raiders broke in to the Co-op store in Audlem in the early hours today (June 21).

The incident happened at around 3am at the store on Shropshire Street, Audlem.

June 21, 2025
Wistaston poet makes a splash with new book “Sauce”

Wistaston poet makes a splash with new book “Sauce”

By Jonathan White
Wistaston poet David Vernon is making a splash on the literary scene with his debut poetry collection Sauce.

The book is a “delightfully irreverent and wildly entertaining take on modern life”.

June 19, 2025
Sun shines on Wistaston Village Fete as hundreds attend

Sun shines on Wistaston Village Fete as hundreds attend

Wistaston Village Fete returned in full colour and high spirits bringing the community together for a fantastic celebration, writes Jonathan White.

Organised by Wistaston Community News & Events, the event was held at Wistaston Church Lane Academy.

June 18, 2025
Shavington gears up for fun-filled village festival

Shavington gears up for fun-filled village festival

The annual Shavington Village Festival is taking place on Saturday June 28 from 12pm to 4pm on Main Road and the Shavington Primary School field.

The family fun day will include a classic fairground, a land train, and plenty of local flair.

June 17, 2025
Car crashes and flips onto roof on busy A51 in Alpraham

Car crashes and flips onto roof on busy A51 in Alpraham

This was the scene on the busy A51 Chester Road near Nantwich after a car careered out of control and flipped on to its roof.

The incident happened close to the junction with Long Lane in Alpraham at around 9pm last night (June 16).

June 17, 2025