Village News

Wistaston Singers look to recruit new members

Wistaston Singers look to recruit new members

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers are recruiting new members for their new term, especially men to balance out their fabulous and friendly choir.

They are a mixed community choir who currently have more than 50 members, with ages ranging from 20s to 80s.

September 20, 2024
Baddiley Lane crash leaves man with serious injuries

Baddiley Lane crash leaves man with serious injuries

A crash in Baddiley, Nantwich has left a 63-year-old driver with serious injuries.

The incident happened on Baddiley Lane and involved two vehicles – a black Land Rover Defender and white Vauxhall combo van.

September 19, 2024
Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich to close, owners announce

Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich to close, owners announce

The owners of the Olde Barbridge Inn near Nantwich are to close the pub at the end of September, they have announced.

The popular canalside pub in Barbridge, off the A51, will shut after Sunday September 29.

September 18, 2024
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he crashed after colliding with a fallen branch on a busy road near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A529 Audlem Road in Hatherton at 7.15am today (Monday 16 September).

September 16, 2024
Fire crews battle farm blaze at Haughton near Bunbury

Fire crews battle farm blaze at Haughton near Bunbury

Fire crews tackled a fire at a farm in Haughton, near Bunbury.

The fire broke out in agricultural buildings on Hall Lane, Haughton, on Tuesday at around 8.30am.

September 12, 2024
Hankelow student set for Machu Picchu fundraising hike

Hankelow student set for Machu Picchu fundraising hike

A young student from Hankelow near Nantwich is set to embark on a hike of a lifetime to raise money for the HFT charity.

Anna Barber, 20, is currently studying Zoology at the University of Bangor.

September 10, 2024
Houses and businesses without water in Worleston

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.

September 9, 2024
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston duck race and children’s model boat race

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.

September 8, 2024
Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

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.

September 4, 2024
Acton church to take part in Heritage Open Days

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.

September 2, 2024
Five people injured in two-car smash near Tarporley

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).

August 31, 2024
Charity movie night to take place in Acton

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.

August 30, 2024
Cllr Rachel Bailey

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.

August 29, 2024