Houses and businesses without water in Worleston
Homes, businesses and a primary school in Worleston near Nantwich have been without water for 36 hours.
St Oswald’s C of E Primary was forced to close today because of the water problems in the area.
Village News
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston duck race and children’s model boat race
By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers turned out for the 27th annual community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race in Wistaston.
The event, at the Joey the Swan parkland area in Wistaston, was organised by volunteer members from the Wistaston Community events team and Wistaston Memorial Hall.
Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston
A woman who caused the death of a 61-year-old man in Wistaston by dangerous driving has been jailed for 50 months.
Oghenevwaire Shittu, 39, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Sept 4) after previously pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
Acton church to take part in Heritage Open Days
By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton is participating in ‘Heritage Open Days’ – England’s largest festival of history and culture.
The Grade 1 listed building on Monks Lane is opening its doors to welcome all.
Five people injured in two-car smash near Tarporley
Five people were injured after two cars were in a collision in Tarporley.
The incident happened on Nantwich Road at around 4.40pm yesterday (August 30).
Charity movie night to take place in Acton
By Jonathan White
An inaugural ‘Acton Movie Night’ will take place in Acton near Nantwich on Friday September 6.
The event, a 7:30pm start, will be held in Acton Parish Hall on Chester Road.
Audlem councillor seeks “deferral” over planned car park charges
An Audlem councillor is calling for a “deferral” on plans to bring in car parking charges in Audlem.
Cllr Rachel Bailey says there should be a re-think for the village following the loss of the D&G Rural Bus Service.
Man charged over road collision in Audlem
A man has been charged with drink driving following a road accident in Audlem.
Nantwich Police say the incident happened at 10.49pm on Monday (August 26) and involved two cars on Woore Road in Audlem.
Stapeley nursery rated Good in latest Ofsted inspection
Staff at a nursery in Stapeley are celebrating after Ofsted rated them ‘Good’ in their latest inspection.
Parklands Day Nursery was praised in the report for creating a “calm and tranquil” environment and for bonds created between staff and children.
Nantwich transport firm hopes to provide rural bus service
A local transport firm is hoping to step in and provide a rural bus service to Nantwich villages after D&G decided to axe key routes.
Hit The Road Travel are exploring a new two-hourly circular route connecting Nantwich to Barbridge, Bunbury, Ravensmoor, Wrenbury and Aston.
Three rural Nantwich bus services axed from end of August
Three rural bus services will be lost at the end of this month affecting passengers who live in Nantwich, Audlem, Wrenbury and Bunbury.
D&G Bus has announced it will no longer be operating the 70, 71, 72 and 73 services from September 1
Wistaston mum publishes first book on motherhood
A South Cheshire mum is rising up the book charts after revealing “raw and real stories” of motherhood in her first publication.
In ‘Mum’s the Word – The Mothering Journey’ Kate Blakemore tells of her harrowing loss following an ectopic pregnancy and a later miscarriage as well as the post natal depression that led her to undergo a termination.
Wistaston to stage annual Model Boat and Duck Race
By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Children’s Model Boat Race and Duck Race will take place on Saturday September 7.
The event takes place at the Joey the Swan parkland area, behind the Wistaston sign on Church Lane.
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