Village News

Porcupine to make first public appearance at Reaseheath Zoo in Nantwich

Porcupine to make first public appearance at Reaseheath Zoo in Nantwich

A spiky newborn with attitude is making his first public appearance at Reaseheath College’s zoo in Nantwich this Easter. The baby porcupine, known as a ‘porcupette’, was born in March to one of the college’s three female porcupines.

April 12, 2014
Cheshire East Council fails on 5-year housing claim, says Government Inspector

Cheshire East Council fails on 5-year housing claim, says Government Inspector

Councillors have blasted Cheshire East Council after a Government Planning Inspector ruled the authority has failed to demonstrate it has s 5-year housing supply. The Inspector’s findings are in a report upholding an appeal by a housing developer to build 94 houses on land near Sandbach.

April 12, 2014
100 people enjoy Willaston “Spring Concert” at primary school

100 people enjoy Willaston “Spring Concert” at primary school

By Jonathan White One hundred people watched Willaston Junior Choir and the Wistaston Singers choir perform a joint ‘Spring Concert’ at Willaston Primary School. It was the first time that the choirs had combined to perform a concert.

April 11, 2014
Three men raid village Co-op store and steal alcohol and cigarettes

Three men raid village Co-op store and steal alcohol and cigarettes

A gang of men raided a village store near Nantwich and made off with a stash of alcohol and cigarettes. The raid happened at the Co-op store in Shropshire Street, Audlem, near Nantwich.

April 8, 2014
Crewe Concert Band entertains Wistaston Spring concert goers

Crewe Concert Band entertains Wistaston Spring concert goers

By Jonathan White Wistaston Memorial Hall was crammed full with music lovers for the village’s annual Spring Concert. Crewe Concert Band , under musical director and conductor Albert Dunseath, performed a mix of music from jazz, musicals, to a Frank Sinatra tribute.

April 6, 2014
Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

The second fastest man on earth has urged Nantwich students to reach for the stars as professional engineers and scientists. Richard Noble, former world land speed record holder, visited Reaseheath College to launch its new £1 million motor vehicle technology department.

April 4, 2014
Wistaston campaigners call on more to fight Witters Field housing plans

Wistaston campaigners call on more to fight Witters Field housing plans

Campaigners in Wistaston near Nantwich are urging residents to lodge objections against a 300-home development before it’s too late. Gladman Developments wants to build up to 300 houses on land off Church Lane, in Wistaston, known locally as Witters Field.

April 4, 2014
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Ruling on Muller Homes’ “Nantwich South” inquiry due in July

A Government decision on the controversial Muller Homes “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley is now expected in July. The Planning Inspectorate has revealed it is preparing  its recommendations to submit to the Secretary of State.

April 3, 2014
Nantwich HGV driver “did not see” pedestrian killed in crash, inquest told

Nantwich HGV driver “did not see” pedestrian killed in crash, inquest told

By Scott Brotherton A Nantwich lorry driver described the moment a drunk pedestrian stepped out in front of his truck and was killed. John Baker, of Alpraham Green, Alpraham, told an inquest in Cannock how he did not see John Taylor until it was too late.

April 2, 2014
Nantwich teacher earns national acclaim for “flipped learning” approach

Nantwich teacher earns national acclaim for “flipped learning” approach

A Nantwich teacher has received national recognition for using the innovative “flipped learning” with his pupils. Chris Waterworth, of Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley, has featured in The Guardian and received praise from Ofsted.

April 1, 2014
Tarporley High School rated “outstanding” in latest Ofsted report

Tarporley High School rated “outstanding” in latest Ofsted report

Staff and students at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College are celebrating the highest accolade from Ofsted. The South Cheshire 11-18 school scored “outstanding” in all aspects of the inspection.

March 28, 2014
Nantwich Civic Hall to host 50s night for Wingate Centre

Nantwich Civic Hall to host 50s night for Wingate Centre

It will be a case of rockin’ back the clock when Nantwich Civic Hall hosts a 50s night to raise funds for two charities. The Reverse Rett Charity, which funds and researches Rett Syndrome in children and Nantwich’s Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, will benefit from a charity auction and raffle.

March 28, 2014
170-homes plan in Willaston to be “refused” by planners

170-homes plan in Willaston to be “refused” by planners

Planners are recommending a bid to build 170 homes on land in Willaston, Nantwich, is rejected. But Cheshire East Council has been criticised for a delay in making the decision on the plans which are set to go to appeal.

March 27, 2014