Village News

Stapeley youngster runs 28 miles for Ukraine

Stapeley youngster runs 28 miles for Ukraine

An eight-year-old from Stapeley ran a mile every day in February to help raise funds for families in the Ukraine war.

William Metcalfe grew increasingly concerned for the people of Ukraine as the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion approached.

March 2, 2023
Audlem to compete in Britain in Bloom contest

Audlem to compete in Britain in Bloom contest

Audlem is to compete in the Britain in Bloom competition after being recommended by North West in Bloom judges.

The village has won four successive Gold awards, one Pride of Cheshire and two Best Large Village in the North West.

February 25, 2023
Stapeley pupils celebrate “Thinking Day” in uniforms

Stapeley pupils celebrate “Thinking Day” in uniforms

More than 50 youngsters at a Stapeley school donned their scouts and guides uniforms to celebrate “World Thinking Day”.

The pupils came together at Pear Tree Primary to mark the annual occasion.

February 20, 2023
Fire crews tackle outbuilding blaze at Willaston property

Fire crews tackle outbuilding blaze at Willaston property

Fire crews tackled an outbuilding fire at a property in Willaston last night (February 16).

The fire broke out on Colleys Lane in Willaston at around 6pm.

February 17, 2023
Work to start on 84-home development in Shavington

Work to start on 84-home development in Shavington

Work is due to start on a new 84-home development at Shavington after Anwyl Homes acquired an eight-acre site.

Located off Newcastle Road, Shavington, the site has planning permission for 59 private sale homes and 25 new affordable homes.

February 11, 2023
Coole Fishery expansion plan near Nantwich deferred by councillors

Coole Fishery expansion plan near Nantwich deferred by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred an application to expand a fishery and leisure park at Newhall near Nantwich so they can visit the site to assess the suitability of the access road.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park, on Coole Lane, applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for the siting of 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods

February 10, 2023
Vandals set fire to speed camera in Alpraham

Vandals set fire to speed camera in Alpraham

Vandals set fire to a fixed road speed camera on the busy A51 in Alpraham, near Nantwich.

Fire crews were called out to the fire at around 10.30pm on Saturday night (February 4)

February 6, 2023
Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion

Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a fishery and leisure park near Nantwich to create a new lake and 19 holiday lodges have been recommended for approval despite parish council objections.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park at Newhall has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods.

February 1, 2023
Willaston Primary pupils unveil new bike shelter

Willaston Primary pupils unveil new bike shelter

Staff and pupils at Willaston Primary Academy are celebrating the opening of their new bike shelter.

They took part in fundraising events since the start of lockdown in 2020 to raise the money for the shelter.

January 30, 2023
Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award

Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award

Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has been honoured by his village with the award of “Wistonian of the Year” for 2022.

The 51-year-old will receive a commemorative shield and badge.

January 29, 2023
Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.

Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.

January 26, 2023
Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners

Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners

Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.

Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.

January 23, 2023
Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have appealed for a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

The serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl is reported to have taken place on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16).

January 19, 2023