Village News

Aerial view of Marbury Merry Days

44th Marbury Merry Days country fair set for May

By Jonathan White
The Marbury Merry Days fair is to return for its 44th year on May 10 and 11.

The traditional country fair takes place in the picturesque field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

March 20, 2025
Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men arrested in Shavington burglary probe

Three men from London were arrested and a machete found as police investigated an attempted burglary in Shavington.

The suspects ere arrested in the early hours on Monday (March 17) after officers spotted two BMW cars acting suspiciously in the Crewe South area.

March 19, 2025
Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

Massive solar farm plans near Nantwich set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been recommended for approval.

Noventum Power Ltd wants to construct and operate the solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site in the open countryside at Hatherton Lodge Farm, off Hunsterson Road.

March 19, 2025
Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Redrow Homes is eyeing plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6 hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.

The current site comprises open fields and grassland.

March 18, 2025
Probe underway after fire crews battle house blaze in Tarporley

Probe underway after fire crews battle house blaze in Tarporley

Several fire crews battled a blaze at a house in Tarporley last night (March 15)

The fire started at a house on Sandstone Lane at around 10pm.

March 16, 2025
Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

Heartbroken parents of Nantwich teenager Jonty vow to fight on

The heartbroken parents of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have vowed to fight on for justice and find out the truth behind his death.

In an exclusive interview with Nantwich News, the 16-year-old’s mum Martina Hayley Cliffe told how she still believes other people’s actions may have led to his death.

March 14, 2025
Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle large farm blaze at Haughton near Nantwich

Fire crews battled a large blaze at a farm in Haughton, near Nantwich, last night (March 11).

The fire broke out and involved around 2,000 bales of silage and a large number of tyres at a farm on Hall Lane.

March 12, 2025
Open archive scouting exhibition welcomes public in Wistaston

Open archive scouting exhibition welcomes public in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Scouting enthusiasts and local history buffs are invited to a special open archive exhibition hosted by the South West Cheshire Scouts District history team.

The exhibition, taking place at Wistaston Scout Centre on Elm Close, will run over the weekend of March 15-16, showcasing a collection of Scouting memorabilia.

March 11, 2025
Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police hunt burglars who raided Audlem home

Police are hunting burglars who raided a home in Audlem and stole cash and jewellery.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the crime which happened around 9.05pm on Wednesday (March 5).

March 6, 2025
Man charged following incident in Willaston

Man charged following incident in Willaston

A man has been charged with criminal damage recklessly endangering life following an incident in Willaston on Sunday.

David Taylor-Headon, of Lochleven Road, Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday March 2.

March 4, 2025
Wrenbury Model Railway Club marks 11th birthday

Wrenbury Model Railway Club marks 11th birthday

Wrenbury & District Model Railway club members have celebrated the club’s 11th birthday.

The club’s 25 members, who are busy modelling four gauges of layout, recently entertained 27 children from the village school.

February 22, 2025
Nine new homes proposed for greenfield site in Bunbury

Nine new homes proposed for greenfield site in Bunbury

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nine new homes are proposed for an ‘unremarkable’ greenfield site in Bunbury.

Applicants Mr and Mrs McCormack have applied for “permission in principle” (PIP) to build the homes, which would include three affordable, on land off Grange Close.

February 18, 2025
Developer eyes 90 new homes on land in Stapeley

Developer eyes 90 new homes on land in Stapeley

By Belinda Ryan
Ninety new homes could be on the way on land off London Road in Nantwich.

David Wilson Homes wants to build the dwellings on a 6.3 hectare greenfield site which falls in the parish of Stapeley and Batherton.

February 17, 2025