Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award
Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has been honoured by his village with the award of “Wistonian of the Year” for 2022.
The 51-year-old will receive a commemorative shield and badge.
Village News
Controversial Nantwich South housing scheme deferred by councillors
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial 188-home scheme for Nantwich has been deferred by councillors because of safety concerns over a play area and the lack of allotments.
Cheshire East’s planning officers had recommended the strategic planning board approve the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller for the phase one development on land at Peter Destapleigh Way at Stapeley.
Controversial Stapeley housing scheme back before CEC planners
Plans for the first part of the controversial Nantwich housing scheme in Stapeley which has been in the pipeline for more than 10 years, have been recommended for approval, writes Belinda Ryan.
Cheshire East’s planning officers have recommended the Strategic Planning Board approves the reserved matters application from David Wilson Homes and Muller.
Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston
Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have appealed for a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
The serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl is reported to have taken place on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16).
Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass
A Wistaston man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal collision on the A534 Haslington Bypass has been sentenced.
Matthew Ellson pleaded guilty to death by careless driving in December and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 24 months.
Shavington park safety concerns addressed by councillor’s ward budget
Safety concerns about the entrance to a park in Shavington have been resolved thanks to a local councillor’s ward budget.
Residents had highlighted fears around the pathway leading to the park on Needhams Grange estate off Crewe Road.
Detectives probe reports of sexual assault of girl, 15, in Wistaston
Detectives are investigating reports of a serious sexual assault of a teenage girl in Wistaston.
It’s said to have happened on Oak Tree Walk, Wistaston, sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm yesterday (January 16).
Shavington Parish Council opens up “Warm PlaCEs” facility
Shavington has opened a new “Warm PlacCEs” facility at the village hall after the parish council was awarded a grant.
It opened up with a Bingo afternoon and offers a place for families struggling to pay fuel or food bills during the cost of living crisis.
Willaston in mourning after death of Councillor Colin Todd
A popular councillor in Willaston who has served for almost 20 years, has died suddenly.
Colin Todd, vice chairman of Willaston Parish Council, passed away on Sunday (January 8).
Shavington raises curtain on panto with backing from Crewe firm
Cast members from Shavington village pantomime raised a smile when they visited a long-time supporter of their popular annual production.
Rehearsals are in full swing for the village’s 44th panto production “Jack and the Beanstalk” raising money for projects and organisations in Shavington.
Acton ‘Tea at the Tower’ guided walks continue in 2023
By Jonathan White
‘Tea at the Tower’ guided walks will continue to take place every month from St Mary’s Church in Acton, near Nantwich.
The walks are at a relaxed pace and routes mainly involve canal towpath and lane walking but may involve stiles.
‘Holly Holy Day’ 2023 events at St Mary’s Church, Acton
By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton, near Nantwich, have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ events on Saturday January 21, on the day of The Sealed Knot Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.
The church will be open from 9am until 11.30am serving hot drinks and buttered toast.
Tarporley choir Decibellas awards £2,250 to local charities
Tarporley-based choir Decibellas has dished out more than £2,000 to local causes it raised from concerts held in 2022 at St Boniface Church in Bunbury.
Most of the proceeds have been awarded to local charities through small grants, it says.
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