Village News

Audlem Theatre Company celebrates 30 years with new show

Audlem Theatre Company celebrates 30 years with new show

Audlem Theatre Company will mark its 30-year anniversary with its new pantomime production “Aladdin and the Pirates”.

The show, to be shown at the end of January, promises an evening of adventure, laughter, and family fun.

December 30, 2024
Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Willaston house

Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Willaston house

Fire crews had to tackle a kitchen fire at a house in Willaston.

The fire broke out at a property on Cedar Court at around 1pm on Friday (December 27).

December 29, 2024
South Cheshire George Formby Society hosts festive finale

South Cheshire George Formby Society hosts festive finale

Wistaston Memorial Hall hosted the South Cheshire George Formby Society’s final 2024 performance with a Christmas-themed “Ukulele Fun Concert”.

The evening showcased the society’s blend of musical nostalgia and holiday spirit.

December 26, 2024
Stapeley pupil visits Downing Street to post Christmas card

Stapeley pupil visits Downing Street to post Christmas card

A Stapeley youngster was invited to Downing Street to post his compeition-winning Christmas card to the Prime Minister!

Oliver Kostic, from Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School, captured the festive spirit with a design that won Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith’s competition.

December 24, 2024
Shavington panto “Red Riding hood” shortlisted by NODA

Shavington panto “Red Riding hood” shortlisted by NODA

Shavington’s “Red Riding Hood” Pantomime has been nominated for 10 NODA awards, writes Jonathan White.

The 2024 panto was staged by Shavington Village Festival Committee which is celebrating the nominations from the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) district awards.

December 23, 2024
Cllr Janet Clowes

Vulnerable Cheshire East residents “cut off” by new phone system

Vulnerable South Cheshire residents were unable to call for help during a three-day power cut because the area’s landlines have been switched to a digital service which requires electricity, a councillor said.

Cllr Janet Clowes said parts of her Wybunbury ward lost power for up to 72 hours during last week’s Storm Darragh.

December 19, 2024
Roads closed as work on sink hole continues in Wistaston

Roads closed as work on sink hole continues in Wistaston

Disruption will continue in Wistaston this week after a sink hole opened up on a busy road in the village.

The hole emerged on Laidon Avenue last week between the junctions of Rope Bank Avenue and Rimsdale Close.

December 17, 2024
Nantwich and Crewe homes light up for Christmas in festive display

Nantwich and Crewe homes light up for Christmas in festive display

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Nantwich and Crewe areas, writes Jonathan White.

Residents are dazzling their neighbourhoods with over-the-top festive decorations that would make Santa proud.

December 14, 2024
Burglars steal £60,000 of goods in raid at Dagfields near Nantwich

Burglars steal £60,000 of goods in raid at Dagfields near Nantwich

A gang has made off with £60,000 worth of items in a raid on Dagfields antiques store near Nantwich.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the high value burglary at the popular outlet off Crewe Road in Walgherton.

December 12, 2024
Police appeal after cat shot with air gun in Wybunbury

Police appeal after cat shot with air gun in Wybunbury

Police are trying to trace a thug who shot a pet cat with an airgun in Wybunbury.

Officers say the attack happened yesterday (December 9) in the area of Howbeck Crescent in Wybunbury.

December 10, 2024
The Funky Choir to bring festive cheer to Acton Christmas Concert

The Funky Choir to bring festive cheer to Acton Christmas Concert

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire-based The Funky Choir will be spreading yuletide joy with a festive Christmas Concert in Acton on Saturday December 7.

The event from 7.30pm will take place at the village’s St Mary’s Church near Nantwich.

November 24, 2024
Police appeal after crash near Nantwich leaves two seriously injured

Police appeal after crash near Nantwich leaves two seriously injured

A two-vehicle collision on a busy road near Nantwich has left two people in hospital with serious injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following the collision on the B5074 Main Road in Worleston.

November 21, 2024
Fire crews battle kitchen fire at house in Audlem

Fire crews battle kitchen fire at house in Audlem

Firefighters battled a kitchen fire at a house in Audlem last night (November 18).

The fire broke out at a property on Kettle Lane at around 9.45pm.

November 19, 2024