Village News

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
Bunbury Village Day set date of June 14

Bunbury Village Day set date of June 14

Bunbury Village Day organisers have set this year’s event to take place on Saturday June 14.

The team are now busy with bookings and plans to weave together the event.

February 16, 2025
Tarporley to host village “Makers Market”

Tarporley to host village “Makers Market”

Tarporley is to host another monthly “Makers Market” tomorrow, February 16.

The market will feature makers, bakers and creators from across the North West.

February 15, 2025
Nantwich wins top county award for ” Best Kept Station”

Nantwich wins top county award for ” Best Kept Station”

Nantwich Railway Station has been named Cheshire’s Best Kept Station at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards.

And nearby Wrenbury Station five minutes down the line won the Art Project Award.

February 14, 2025
Muller Property seeks to build 133 new homes in Audlem

Muller Property seeks to build 133 new homes in Audlem

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Muller Property Group is looking to submit a planning application for approximately 133 homes in Audlem.

Muller wants to build the homes on land to the west of Moorsfield Avenue.

February 14, 2025
Motorcyclist badly hurt after crash on Shavington road

Motorcyclist badly hurt after crash on Shavington road

A motorcyclist was badly hurt after a collision closed a busy road in Shavington for around two hours earlier today (February 11)

The incident happened on the Newcastle Road close to the Yellowstone Garage.

February 11, 2025
Stapeley Broad Lane school head hails “fantastic” Ofsted report

Stapeley Broad Lane school head hails “fantastic” Ofsted report

The headteacher of Stapeley Broad Lane C of E Primary School has hailed a “fantastic” report after their latest Ofsted inspection.

The school, part of the Cornovii Trust, has been praised by Ofsted for the ‘exemplary’ behaviour of pupils, a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum and ‘exceptional’ efforts in supporting pupil personal development.

February 5, 2025
Emergency services tackle fourth Tilstone House fire as A51 shut

Emergency services tackle fourth Tilstone House fire as A51 shut

A fourth blaze at the former Tilstone House wedding mansion near Alpraham closed the busy A51 earlier today.

Fire engines from Tarporley, Nantwich, Chester, Winsford and Crewe and the aerial ladder platform from Chester, plus relief crews from Malpas and Crewe have all been at the scene since 11.30pm last night (Feb 4).

February 5, 2025