Village News

Bunbury Village Day set date of June 14

Bunbury Village Day set date of June 14

Bunbury Village Day organisers have set this year’s event to take place on Saturday June 14.

The team are now busy with bookings and plans to weave together the event.

February 16, 2025
Tarporley to host village “Makers Market”

Tarporley to host village “Makers Market”

Tarporley is to host another monthly “Makers Market” tomorrow, February 16.

The market will feature makers, bakers and creators from across the North West.

February 15, 2025
Nantwich wins top county award for ” Best Kept Station”

Nantwich wins top county award for ” Best Kept Station”

Nantwich Railway Station has been named Cheshire’s Best Kept Station at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards.

And nearby Wrenbury Station five minutes down the line won the Art Project Award.

February 14, 2025
Muller Property seeks to build 133 new homes in Audlem

Muller Property seeks to build 133 new homes in Audlem

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Muller Property Group is looking to submit a planning application for approximately 133 homes in Audlem.

Muller wants to build the homes on land to the west of Moorsfield Avenue.

February 14, 2025
Motorcyclist badly hurt after crash on Shavington road

Motorcyclist badly hurt after crash on Shavington road

A motorcyclist was badly hurt after a collision closed a busy road in Shavington for around two hours earlier today (February 11)

The incident happened on the Newcastle Road close to the Yellowstone Garage.

February 11, 2025
Stapeley Broad Lane school head hails “fantastic” Ofsted report

Stapeley Broad Lane school head hails “fantastic” Ofsted report

The headteacher of Stapeley Broad Lane C of E Primary School has hailed a “fantastic” report after their latest Ofsted inspection.

The school, part of the Cornovii Trust, has been praised by Ofsted for the ‘exemplary’ behaviour of pupils, a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum and ‘exceptional’ efforts in supporting pupil personal development.

February 5, 2025
Emergency services tackle fourth Tilstone House fire as A51 shut

Emergency services tackle fourth Tilstone House fire as A51 shut

A fourth blaze at the former Tilstone House wedding mansion near Alpraham closed the busy A51 earlier today.

Fire engines from Tarporley, Nantwich, Chester, Winsford and Crewe and the aerial ladder platform from Chester, plus relief crews from Malpas and Crewe have all been at the scene since 11.30pm last night (Feb 4).

February 5, 2025
Police probe burglary at Co-op store in Wistaston

Police probe burglary at Co-op store in Wistaston

Police are investigating a burglary at a store in Wistaston.

Offenders smashed their way in to the Co-op store on Crewe Road at around 2am yesterday (February 3).

February 4, 2025
Police appeal for witnesses and footage of Tilstone House fires near Tarporley

Police appeal for witnesses and footage of Tilstone House fires near Tarporley

Officers probing a series of suspicious fires at a former mansion near Nantwich are appealing for witnesses and footage to get in touch.

The fires happened at the derelict Tilstone House, just off A51 Nantwich Road, in Tilstone Fearnall, on three occasions throughout January.

January 29, 2025
A530 Nantwich to Wistaston  – is this worst A road in Cheshire East?

A530 Nantwich to Wistaston – is this worst A road in Cheshire East?

Angry drivers fear they are taking their lives in their hands negotiating the pothole-ridden A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich.

The busy “A” road is now in such a state, motorists are regularly swerving in and out to avoid damage to their vehicles.

January 26, 2025
Fire crews called to third blaze at derelict mansion near Nantwich

Fire crews called to third blaze at derelict mansion near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to a third blaze at a derelict mansion in Tilstone Fearnall, near Nantwich.

Appliances from Nantwich, Chester, Crewe and Winsford were called to Tilstone House, off Nantwich Road, at around 4.30pm yesterday (January 25).

January 26, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

A Wistaston man who managed a county lines drugs gang has been jailed after officers tracked the phone he used to advertise heroin and crack cocaine.

Harvey Etchells pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (Heroin), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (other) and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

January 24, 2025
Wistaston Singers seek new voices for upcoming term

Wistaston Singers seek new voices for upcoming term

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers mixed community choir are welcoming new members as they begin a new term of performances.

The choir is keen to recruit more men to balance out their 60-member ensemble, which ranges in age from the 20s to the 80s.

January 20, 2025