Man, 37, dies after slurry pit fall near Nantwich
A man who fell into a slurry pit near Nantwich has died.
The incident happened on land at a farm off Hollingreen Lane, in Brindley, near Nantwich.
Village News
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream fined after worker’s finger was severed
A well-known ice cream maker in Cheshire has been fined for safety failings after a worker’s finger was cut off by a fruit feeder machine.
Tattenhall Dairy Products Ltd, which operates at Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after the incident at Drumlan Hall Farm in August 2013.
Highways bosses “sorry” over Nantwich roadworks traffic chaos
Highways chiefs said “sorry” to hundreds of drivers who were caught up in the traffic problems plaguing Nantwich this week.
Traffic flows in the town are expected to return to normal after a series of emergencies caused delays, Cheshire East Council said.
Family of tragic SADS victim to stage Wistaston fundraiser
A fundraiser will be held in memory of a young Wistaston woman who died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death (SADS).
‘The Grand Day Out’ is being staged to raise money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) after the death of Ceri Palmer Howells (pictured).
Councillors raise traffic fears over Shavington road closure
Councillors in Shavington fear the closure of a main road in the village for 10 weeks will cause chaos in surrounding streets.
Work on the new spine road between the A500 roundabout and Gresty Bridge will mean the closure of the road in May.
Stapeley, Bunbury and other parishes bid for Neighbourhood Plans
Families in Stapeley are being urged to attend a ‘drop-in’ session to help form the parish’s first Neighbourhood Plan.
Hundreds of households across Stapeley have received a questionnaire asking for their views on how the area should develop in the next few years.
Protect Stapeley campaigners say community defeated Muller
More campaigners have expressed their relief that Muller Developments’ appeal for a 1,100-house “Nantwich South” development in Stapeley has been rejected.
Pat Cullen, of campaign group Protect Stapeley, has worked alongside Stapeley Parish councillors and residents to fight Muller’s plans for land between Peter de Stapleigh Way, Audlem Road and London Road.
MP Edward Timpson: Muller Homes appeal decision “well worth the wait”
Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson spoke of his delight after the Muller Homes appeal to build 1,100-homes in Stapeley was thrown out by the Government.
Muller had appealed after an initial refusal by Cheshire East Council to allow their first phase of the proposed “Nantwich South” village off Peter de Stapleigh Way.
Muller Homes appeal for Stapeley housing thrown out by Eric Pickles
The Secretary of State has kicked out Muller Homes’ appeal to build the first phase of a 1,100-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich.
The announcement, a year since a four-day public inquiry into the appeal, has been welcomed by campaigners and councillors alike.
Wistaston sports association awarded £8,200 Cheshire East grant
Wistaston Sports and Leisure Association has been awarded a £8,200 grant to boost its bid to widen involvement in the local community.
The Cheshire East Council grant will support WSLA’s application for £75,000 from environmental body Wren to help pay for a pavilion extension.
Cheshire East in talks with Arriva on C84 bus service
Cheshire East Council is in talks with Arriva about the company’s plan to axe a late night service between Nantwich and Crewe.
Residents and councillors raised concerns about the C84 service which passes through Willaston.
Great British Bake Off contestant to judge Wrenbury contest
The Great British Bake Off competitor Diana Beard will be in Nantwich to judge a local baking contest.
Beard has been invited to judge The Friends of Wrenbury Primary School’s own Bake Off Competition.
Campaign to save late night Willaston-Nantwich bus service
A campaign has been launched to save a late night weekend bus service between Willaston and Nantwich.
Arriva is planning to axe the C84 evening service after March 22, despite campaigners claiming around 25 people regularly use it.
Recent Comments