Village News

Busy A529 shut between Hatherton and Nantwich after lorry crash

Busy A529 shut between Hatherton and Nantwich after lorry crash

A busy road between Nantwich and Audlem was closed earlier today after a lorry tipped over.

Police were called to the A529 this afternoon where the accident happened at the junction of the B5071 Crewe Road Hatherton.

October 26, 2022
Proms concert to take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton

Proms concert to take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton

A ‘The Proms Acton’ fund-raising concert will take place on Sunday November 13 at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton.

A medley of rousing music will be performed by the highly acclaimed Nantwich Concert Band and will feature talented soprano Jessica Thayer.

October 25, 2022
Serious accident closes A51 at Hurleston near Nantwich

Serious accident closes A51 at Hurleston near Nantwich

A serious three-vehicle accident has closed the busy A51 today at Hurleston near Nantwich.

One woman has been taken to hospital with serious but not thought to be life-threatening injuries.

October 21, 2022
Caddick Construction step in to boost Wistaston community parade

Caddick Construction step in to boost Wistaston community parade

By Jonathan White
A local construction firm building a new three-storey office in Crewe Business Park, has sponsored a training event for Wistaston community volunteers.

Caddick Construction is supporting Wistaston Community Council (WCC) by funding training for volunteer traffic marshals and securing the future of the village processions.

October 20, 2022
Nantwich pupils turn geologists with GeoSmart Information

Nantwich pupils turn geologists with GeoSmart Information

Youngsters at a Worleston primary school enjoyed a lesson about geology after an expert from environmental consultancy GeoSmart Information led a special lesson.

St Oswald’s CofE Primary School hosted the session for the children in years 3 and 4, with hydrogeologist Jack Croft helping them as they learned about geology in their science curriculum.

October 18, 2022
Tarporley funeral directors to host Macmillan coffee morning

Tarporley funeral directors to host Macmillan coffee morning

Tarporley based J C Clarke & Son Funeral Directors will be opening their doors to locals on Wednesday (October 12) between 11.30am and 1.30pm as part of Macmillan’s coffee morning.

The firm was founded in 1973 and has funeral homes in Hoole, Blacon, Frodsham, Helsby and Tarporley.

October 9, 2022
Road closure on Nantwich lane after crash damages wall

Road closure on Nantwich lane after crash damages wall

A well-used rural route near Nantwich will be closed for two days after a crash destroyed a parapet wall.

The accident happened on Long Lane between Calveley and Wettenhall, north of Nantwich.

October 7, 2022
On-demand Cheshire East bus service sees passenger numbers grow

On-demand Cheshire East bus service sees passenger numbers grow

The new on-demand bus service ‘go-too’ is proving just the ticket for people in rural areas around Nantwich after clocking up its 10,000th passenger journey.

The service was launched 12 months ago in a bid to help reduce isolation in villages in a wide area south of Nantwich.

October 5, 2022
Dogs rescued by fire crews after house fire in Shavington

Dogs rescued by fire crews after house fire in Shavington

A number of dogs were rescued by firefighters as they tackled a blaze at a house in Shavington.

The fire broke out in the kitchen at a property in Gresty Lane.

October 5, 2022
Bunbury councillor resigns from Independents after suspension

Bunbury councillor resigns from Independents after suspension

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has quit the Independent Group after being suspended for re-joining the Conservative Party so she could vote in the Tory leadership contest.

It’s the second time Cllr Sarah Pochin has been left in the political wilderness – but today she confirmed she is happy to be “unaligned” as a councillor for Bunbury.

October 4, 2022
Audlem farmhouse to become wedding venue, despite objections

Audlem farmhouse to become wedding venue, despite objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have given the go ahead for a former farmhouse in Audlem to be used as a wedding venue despite claims the noise will impact on residents including those in a nearby care home.

The application for the change of use of The Parkes on Monks Lane in Audlem had been deferred in February so a noise assessment could be submitted.

September 30, 2022
Burning telegraph pole in Shavington causes road closure

Burning telegraph pole in Shavington causes road closure

A faulty telegraph pole sparked a blaze in Shavington which caused police to close a busy road.

The incident happened on Newcastle Road in Shavington with motorists cruising past the blaze seemingly unaware.

September 26, 2022
Willaston primary school ends waste compound plan amid complaints

Willaston primary school ends waste compound plan amid complaints

A Nantwich school has back-tracked on plans to relocate its waste compound to its boundary edge after complaints from neighbours.

Residents in Willaston say they were not consulted about the plan and complained to Cheshire East Council when they realised what was happening at Willaston Primary Academy.

September 25, 2022