Village News

Residents asked for views on future of Wistaston Memorial Hall

Residents asked for views on future of Wistaston Memorial Hall

Residents in Wistaston are being urged to share their views on the future of Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane.

There are plans for the future of the building, including a rebuild as the life-span of the venue is nearing an end.

April 6, 2023
Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

A Wistaston woman has teamed up with two others to tackle the “Ocean Empower Atlantic Row 2023” in aid of charity.

Deborah Cope, 45, says she is taking on the challenge to raise funds.

April 5, 2023
Wrenbury Primary rated “Good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Wrenbury Primary rated “Good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Wrenbury Primary School has been rated “Good” in its latest Ofsted inspection and was praised as a “happy, friendly and thriving village school”.

The Ofsted report highlighted the “dedication and commitment” in providing high quality educational experience and personal wellbeing for all the children.

April 4, 2023
Controversial 188-home development for Stapeley approved

Controversial 188-home development for Stapeley approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A 188-home scheme for Nantwich which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years has been approved.

Cheshire East’s strategic planning board was unanimous in giving the thumbs up for the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way in Stapeley.

March 31, 2023
Bunbury Village Day to host space-themed festival in June

Bunbury Village Day to host space-themed festival in June

The Bunbury Village Day team are planning to boldly go where no one has gone before on Saturday June 17.

It’s now time to use the force and start planning for their space-themed event.

March 29, 2023
South Cheshire Orchestra to celebrate 50th anniversary with concert

South Cheshire Orchestra to celebrate 50th anniversary with concert

by Jonathan White
South Cheshire Orchestra are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a concert on Sunday April 2 at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

Following a performance of Handel’s Messiah in December 1972, the players discussed remaining together to form a regular group of players.

March 29, 2023
Hankelow woman celebrates 104th birthday!

Hankelow woman celebrates 104th birthday!

An Audlem nursing home resident has celebrated her 104th birthday with friends and family.

Edith Hodkinson reached the remarkable milestone at Corbrook Park Nursing Home today (March 23).

March 23, 2023
Truck-mad Shavington youngster raises £2,000 with charity calendar

Truck-mad Shavington youngster raises £2,000 with charity calendar

A lorry-mad youngster from Shavington has helped raise more than £2,000 with his calendar of pictures showing his favourite trucks.

Alfie Simcox has been taking photos of trucks for a few years and decided to put the 2023 calendar together in late 2022.

March 21, 2023
Engineers damaged tree forcing Crewe Road closure in Willaston

Engineers damaged tree forcing Crewe Road closure in Willaston

Councillors say damage to tree roots by United Utilities engineers has caused the ongoing closure of busy Crewe Road in Willaston.

Engineers dug under a tree canopy while they were repairing a burst water main by the side of the road last week.

March 21, 2023
Burst water main closes Crewe Road in Willaston

Burst water main closes Crewe Road in Willaston

A burst water main has closed the busy Crewe Road A534 in Willaston.

A section of the route between Coppice Road and Wistaston Road remains closed today (March 19).

March 19, 2023
One injured after car crash at Hatherton near Nantwich

One injured after car crash at Hatherton near Nantwich

A driver was injured after their car crashed flipped on to its roof and caught fire at Hatherton, near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Audlem Road and involved one vehicle, with fire crews from Crewe attending.

March 19, 2023
Fishery and leisure park expansion near Nantwich approved by CEC

Fishery and leisure park expansion near Nantwich approved by CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A plan to expand a fishery and leisure park at Newhall near Nantwich has been approved by Cheshire East councillors.

Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park, off Coole Lane, applied 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.

March 17, 2023
Faddiley Over 60s Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Faddiley Over 60s Club celebrates 50th anniversary

Members of the Over 60s Club in Faddiley near Nantwich joined together to celebrate the club’s 50th birthday.

The event was held at The Goodwill Hall in Faddiley.

March 14, 2023