Village News

Two men arrested after aggravated burglary at Wistaston home

Two men arrested after aggravated burglary at Wistaston home

Two men have been arrested by police investigating an aggravated burglary at a house in Wistaston.

A 20-year-old man and a 37-year-old man from Crewe were arrested yesterday (September 14) on suspicion of aggravated burglary following he incident on Rope Lane.

September 15, 2022
Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ returns after pandemic

Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ returns after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The 25th Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race made its return to Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston.

The event was opened by Wistaston Rose Queen Emily Edge. The 11-year-old was crowned by Revd Mike Turnbull at St Mary’s Church, Wistaston in June.

September 12, 2022
Nantwich and villages unveil plans to mourn death of Her Majesty the Queen

Nantwich and villages unveil plans to mourn death of Her Majesty the Queen

Nantwich and nearby villages are announcing their plans to mark 10 days’ of state mourning following the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

Nantwich Town Councillors held a minute’s silence as official news of her death was announced just a couple of minutes into tonight’s town council meeting.

September 8, 2022
Acton ‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks continue apace

Acton ‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks continue apace

By Jonathan White
‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks are taking place every month from St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton, near Nantwich.

The walks are at a relaxed pace and routes mainly involve canal towpath and lane walking but may involve stiles.

September 7, 2022
Holiday lodges plan for Faddiley rejected by councillors

Holiday lodges plan for Faddiley rejected by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused a scheme for five holiday lodges at Faddiley near Nantwich despite planning officers recommending it for approval.

Mark Wetton sought permission for four new holiday lodges and to convert an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane.

September 2, 2022
Audlem housing scheme rejected before consultation period ends

Audlem housing scheme rejected before consultation period ends

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has refused a 28-home development for Audlem – even though the consultation period didn’t end until an hour after the decision was made.

Tabley Homes and Renew Land applied for permission to build the homes on a field east of Audlem Road.

September 2, 2022
Property firm look at “different options” for Stapeley footbridge

Property firm look at “different options” for Stapeley footbridge

A property management group says it is looking at “different solutions” for a footbridge in Stapeley which has been closed for safety reasons.

The footbridge is on privately owned land on the Pear Tree development, linking Massey Close with Beechwood Close and the nearby shops.

September 1, 2022
Motorcyclist injured after crash on A534 near Burland

Motorcyclist injured after crash on A534 near Burland

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital today after a collision with a car on the A534 near Burland, Nantwich.

Emergency services were called at around 12.50pm today (August 31) to the junction of Cuckoo Lane and the A534.

August 31, 2022
Councillor calls for action on damaged footbridge in Stapeley

Councillor calls for action on damaged footbridge in Stapeley

Council chiefs say they have made “repeated attempts” to get a footbridge in Stapeley repaired but without success.

The footbridge is on privately owned developer land on the Pear Tree development, linking Massey Close with Beechwood Close and the nearby shops.

August 26, 2022
Objections raised over plan for treehouse-style lodge in Faddiley

Objections raised over plan for treehouse-style lodge in Faddiley

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors and neighbours have objected to plans for treehouse-style lodge holiday scheme at Faddiley near Nantwich.

Cheshire East planning officers have recommended approval for the application for four new holiday lodges and the conversion of an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane, despite objections from neighbours.

August 24, 2022
Plans for 28-home development in Audlem set for refusal

Plans for 28-home development in Audlem set for refusal

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a 28-home development on a field at Audlem have been recommended for refusal.

Tabley Homes and Renew Land want to build the homes in the open countryside on land to the east of Audlem Road.

August 24, 2022
Memorial concert in memory of Wistaston stalwart John White

Memorial concert in memory of Wistaston stalwart John White

A concert in memory of John White took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The concert, organised by Diane Edge-Robinson (Chair of Wistaston Memorial Hall), featured Crewe Concert Band.

August 23, 2022
Two music festivals to be held in Hankelow and Audlem

Two music festivals to be held in Hankelow and Audlem

Two local music festivals are set to be held in the Hankelow and Audlem area later this month.

First up is an inaugural music festival for White Lion pub in Hankelow.

August 12, 2022