Village News

Northern Lights display dazzles sky watchers in South Cheshire

Northern Lights display dazzles sky watchers in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Sky watchers in South Cheshire were treated to a rare display of colours from the spectacular Northern Lights last night (March 3).

The display was down to a geomagnetic storm on the surface of the sun.

March 4, 2024
Motorist injured and air ambulance called to crash near Wrenbury

Motorist injured and air ambulance called to crash near Wrenbury

A motorist had to be cut free from wreckage after a two-vehicle crash closed Wrenbury Road in Cholmondeley.

The accident involving a lorry and a 4×4 happened shortly before 4pm yesterday (February 26), close to the junction with the busy A49.

February 27, 2024
Audlem Post Office to close from Saturday March 2

Audlem Post Office to close from Saturday March 2

Audlem Post Office is set to close from this Saturday March 2, it has been announced.

The Post Office say the closure of the Cheshire Street branch is “temporary”.

February 26, 2024
Fire crews tackle chimney blaze at house in Burland

Fire crews tackle chimney blaze at house in Burland

Fire crews were called to tackle a fire at a house in Burland near Nantwich.

The fire started in the chimney of the property on Shores Lane in the early hours of Friday (February 23).

February 25, 2024
Shavington Village panto honoured with string of major awards

Shavington Village panto honoured with string of major awards

Popular Shavington Village pantomime has scooped five major awards as the stage is set for another crowd-pulling production.

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) awards shone the spotlight on last year’s “Jack and the Beanstalk” production, presenting a string of awards including best regional production, best performer and support.

February 14, 2024
Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Furious River Weaver campaigners have hit out after farm workers were caught on camera in Audlem washing thousands of litres of slurry into drains.

Environmental groups fear the slurry will now be washed into the nearby River Weaver, causing more pollution and fish deaths.

February 14, 2024
New Shavington care home residents join RSPB Big Birdwatch 2024

New Shavington care home residents join RSPB Big Birdwatch 2024

Nature-loving residents of the new Alexandra Mill care home in Shavington have taken on the challenge of the RSPB Big Birdwatch 2024.

And to kick it off, they created some collaborative, local bird inspired collages and paintings with Creative Mojo Cheshire West & Warrington.

February 12, 2024
David Lloyd Leisure Club for Nantwich could be open in 2026

David Lloyd Leisure Club for Nantwich could be open in 2026

The new David Lloyd Leisure club in Nantwich could be open as early as spring 2026, it emerged today.

We revealed last week how the company plans to open its newest centre on land off Newcastle Road in Willaston, close to the Crewe Vagrants.

February 8, 2024
Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

The devastated friend of a young student killed in a horror car smash has hit out at the Prison Service over its plans to move the man responsible to an open prison just a year into his sentence.

Charlotte Hope was killed when her car was hit head on by Ashley Kosciekowski, who was driving at up to 90mph in his BMW while on cannabis on the A53 near Shrewsbury.

February 3, 2024
Red-faced council chiefs “sorry” over Wrenbury road

Red-faced council chiefs “sorry” over Wrenbury road

Red-faced highways chiefs have said “sorry” over the horrific state of a busy road in Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

It comes after angry residents erected a sign on Station Road, warning drivers the road would “break their soul as well as their vehicle”.

February 2, 2024
Retail and employment area of Stapeley development approved

Retail and employment area of Stapeley development approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors at Cheshire East Council have given the go-ahead for the retail and employment phase of the Maylands Park development at Stapeley.

Outline approval for the whole scheme – which includes residential and employment use – was granted on appeal by the Secretary of State in July 2020.

February 1, 2024
Villagers create own warning “sign” for worst road in Cheshire East!

Villagers create own warning “sign” for worst road in Cheshire East!

Miffed off villagers in Wrenbury have created their own roadside sign – to warn motorists of the horrific state of the highway!

The sign, stating “This road may break your vehicle – and your soul”, has been erected by the side of Station Road in Wrenbury.

January 31, 2024
Pub bosses welcome pre-school class for chef lessons!

Pub bosses welcome pre-school class for chef lessons!

Pre-school youngsters from Willaston enjoyed a field trip with a difference – lessons in a local pub!

The children were invited to the White Lion in Hankelow by head chef Todd, who’s kids attend the pre-school.

January 30, 2024