Woman trapped after van smash near Tarporley
A woman had to be cut free from wreckage after a van and car crashed near Tarporley.
Fire crews were able to free the victim from a van which had collided with a car on the Kelsall Bypass.
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Acton CE Primary Academy children sock it to bullying
Children at Acton CE Primary Academy pulled their socks up for a week of anti-bullying activities.
Odd Socks day marked the start of Anti-Bullying Week at the school near Nantwich, to support the nationwide drive organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
Third crash on Coole Lane after road removed from CEC gritting routes
Coole Lane in Nantwich has seen another crash – the third in three days – after Cheshire East Council removed it from its winter gritting route.
The latest accident involved a skip lorry which crashed off the road into the ditch.
Kitchen fire in Wistaston caused by chip pan
A fire which started in kitchen at a house in Wistaston was caused by a chip pan, fire crews believe.
The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Sunday on Berkeley Crescent, in Wistaston.
Acton Church Christmas Walk on December 12
The annual Acton Church Christmas Walk takes place on Sunday December 12.
The pre-Christmas walk will route through the grounds of Dorfold Hall to view the exterior of all and a walk up its driveway.
New headteacher finds match at Calveley Primary Academy
It was a case of love at first sight for new Calveley Primary Academy headteacher Ray Rudd.
Ms Rudd has an impressive career in education, specialising in helping children with additional needs.
Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ 2021 in Wistaston
By Jonathan White
More than £2,500 was raised at the 65th Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ at Wistaston Memorial Hall.
The event is organised annually by the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group.
Scout archive exhibition takes place in Wistaston
By Jonathan White
An exhibition of items from South West Cheshire Scouts District’s archive was held by Wistaston Scout Group’s new Scout Centre
A comprehensive range of displays contained items dating back to 1908 and included books, photographs, certificates, flags, memorabilia from several World Jamborees and Crewe Scout Gang Shows, old Scout uniforms and a great many press cuttings as well as other items of historic interest.
New crossing set for Peter De Stapleigh Way, say councillors
Stapeley councillors say funding has been secured for a new Puffin crossing on the busy Peter de Stapleigh Way.
It comes just weeks after a schoolboy was hit by a car using a drop-down kerb crossing.
New glass doors officially opened at Acton church
By Jonathan White
Two large, hinged glass doors at the west entrance to St Mary’s Church in Acton were officially opened and blessed by Rev’d Canon John Malbon.
In his speech, prior to cutting a ribbon to officially open the new doors, Rev’d Canon John Malbon said that solid doors present a physical barrier to communication, they say ‘Keep out’.
Shavington Academy wins EEDI national Maths prize
Brainy Shavington Academy pupils beat more than 265 other schools to win a prestigious national prize.
Hundreds of students took part in a maths competition by learning platform Eedi.
Wistaston Cub Scout stars in Remembrance film with Duchess
A 10-year-old Cub Scout from Wistaston played a starring role in a new Remembrance video alongside the Duchess of Cambridge.
Young Emily Edge was part of the video filmed to mark Remembrance and 100 years of the Royal British Legion.
Funeral details for Wistonian Rev Ken Sambrook
The funeral for Rev Ken Sambrook who died recently will take place on Monday November 29.
It will take place at 11:30am at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston.
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