Village News

Fire crews battle hay shed blaze in Wettenhall, near Nantwich

Fire crews battle hay shed blaze in Wettenhall, near Nantwich

Several fire crews battled a large hay shed blaze earlier today at a property in Wettenhall, near Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 5.50am at an address on Winsford Road, say Cheshire Fire Service.

July 26, 2019
Councillors and residents to create Neighbourhood Plan for Minshull Vernon

Councillors and residents to create Neighbourhood Plan for Minshull Vernon

Parish Councillors from Leighton, Woolstanwood and Minshull Vernon are asking residents to help create a Neighbourhood Plan for the area.

A Neighbourhood Plan is a document that sets out clear planning policies for an area.

July 24, 2019
MP intervenes as Shavington residents fight one-way plan for Main Road

MP intervenes as Shavington residents fight one-way plan for Main Road

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith has backed residents in Shavington fighting plans to turn Main Road into a one-way route.

The MP was contacted by a large number of people who objected to a Traffic Order Regulation as part of the Magenta Housing 45-dwelling development on land at the rear of The Elephant pub.

July 22, 2019
Wistaston musician led Normandy D-Day commemorations

Wistaston musician led Normandy D-Day commemorations

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston musician was instrumental in the Normandy D-Day Commemorations.

The parade in Arromanches, which was screened across the world and watched by millions, was led by Wistaston Drum Sergeant Rob Richardson.

July 21, 2019
Cheshire Police stage illegal firearms amnesty

Cheshire Police stage illegal firearms amnesty

Owners of illegal firearms in Cheshire are being urged to surrender their weapons to stop them from falling into the hands of dangerous criminals.

July 21, 2019
Wistaston pupils bury time capsule on new Wistaston Brook development

Wistaston pupils bury time capsule on new Wistaston Brook development

School children from Wistaston left their mark on history as they buried a time capsule at the village’s new housing development for future generations to discover.

Pupils aged 5 to 11 from Wistaston Church Lane Academy put a variety of objects in the capsule, from popular toys like Lego, a squishy and slime to a school uniform, coins, letters to their future selves.

July 15, 2019
Acton youngster crowned art champion in schools contest

Acton youngster crowned art champion in schools contest

An Acton pupil has been crowned champion in a competition to find Cheshire’s best young artists.

Finn Gilding, of Acton Academy in Nantwich, was crowned overall primary school winner for his “Colourful Birds” watercolour piece.

July 12, 2019
Wrenbury scout group’s appeal for help to prevent closure

Wrenbury scout group’s appeal for help to prevent closure

A scout group near Nantwich has urgently appealed for helpers for its beavers and cubs group which is facing closure.

Parents of youngsters at the 9th South West Cheshire Wrenbury group issued the appeal after the group’s executive committee stepped down.

July 10, 2019
Overturned lorry closes busy A534 near Nantwich

Overturned lorry closes busy A534 near Nantwich

A lorry driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle overturned on the busy A534 near Nantwich.

The incident happened shortly before 1pm today (July 9) pm on Wrexham Road at Brindley, Nantwich.

July 9, 2019
Wrenbury Vintage and Classic Transport Rally draws in hundreds of fans

Wrenbury Vintage and Classic Transport Rally draws in hundreds of fans

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy the Wrenbury Vintage & Classic Transport Rally.

The event took place at The Cotton Arms pub in Wrenbury, near Nantwich, after moving location from the Elephant pub in Shavington.

July 8, 2019
South Cheshire Orchestra “Music for Summer Evening” in Wistaston

South Cheshire Orchestra “Music for Summer Evening” in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
A Music for a Summer Evening fund-raising concert by South Cheshire Orchestra was held at Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

The concert featured South Cheshire Orchestra conducted by Richard Moulton-Mallison, who introduced each music score.

July 4, 2019
Adam and his wife, Clare

Second man charged with manslaughter over death of Audlem dad

A second man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt, police have confirmed.

The manslaughter charge was added to the indictment against Nicolas Hill, 35, of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem at Liverpool Crown Court.

July 2, 2019
Shavington councillor and residents to fight road changes for new housing

Shavington councillor and residents to fight road changes for new housing

A councillor and villagers in Shavington are fighting plans to change the road outside their homes, writes Jonathan White.

A Magenta Housing 45-dwelling housing development site is due to be built on land at the rear of The Elephant pub in the village.

June 30, 2019