Vandals set fire to speed camera in Alpraham
Vandals set fire to a fixed road speed camera on the busy A51 in Alpraham, near Nantwich.
Fire crews were called out to the fire at around 10.30pm on Saturday night (February 4)
Village News
Fishery and leisure park near Nantwich set for expansion
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a fishery and leisure park near Nantwich to create a new lake and 19 holiday lodges have been recommended for approval despite parish council objections.
Coole Acres Fishery and Leisure Park at Newhall has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to remodel hatchery ponds to create a new lake and to use land for 19 holiday lodges and two mobile camping pods.
Willaston Primary pupils unveil new bike shelter
Staff and pupils at Willaston Primary Academy are celebrating the opening of their new bike shelter.
They took part in fundraising events since the start of lockdown in 2020 to raise the money for the shelter.
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.
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.
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