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Wistaston to stage annual Model Boat and Duck Race

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.

August 9, 2024
White Lion in Hankelow set for third Music Festival

White Lion in Hankelow set for third Music Festival

The popular White Lion in Hankelow is to stage its third Music Festival on Saturday August 17.

The community pub near Nantwich was brought back to life by local residents who clubbed together to buy and renovate the venue.

August 5, 2024
Miniature-gauge train rides at Peacock Railway this Sunday

Miniature-gauge train rides at Peacock Railway this Sunday

By Jonathan White
The Peacock Railway in Willaston will be running trains for the public this Sunday (August 4) from 12pm.

The trains are run by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road.

August 2, 2024
Probe into vandalised canal lock causing chaos in Audlem

Probe into vandalised canal lock causing chaos in Audlem

An investigation into a vandalised canal lock in Audlem is continuing in what the Canal and River Trust labelled a “serious incident”.

It’s feared yobs vandalised the tail gates if lock 10 on the Shropshire Union Canal.

August 2, 2024
Audlem Festival of Transport enjoyed by thousands

Audlem Festival of Transport enjoyed by thousands

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the 25th annual Audlem Festival of Transport.

The event was organised by the Audlem Special Events Team (ASET), which is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

August 1, 2024
Audlem parents anger after CEC demolishes bike trail

Audlem parents anger after CEC demolishes bike trail

Furious parents have blasted Cheshire East Council claiming the authority has demolished a bike trail that youngsters built during Covid.

Contractors were seen digging up the trail just days after schools finished for the summer holidays, further angering families.

July 31, 2024
Shavington hoaxer sentenced to 12 months for arson

Shavington hoaxer sentenced to 12 months for arson

A 31-year-old woman from Shavington who made over 160 hoax calls to police and set fire to a flat in Crewe has been jailed.

Polly Swindail, of Sable Road, Shavington, appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Friday 26 July) where she was sentenced to 12 months in prison.

July 26, 2024
Property firm Muller bids to move Aston village cricket club

Property firm Muller bids to move Aston village cricket club

A property developer has unveiled plans to relocate an entire village cricket club near Nantwich.

Muller Property Group has launched a public consultation on the proposal to move Aston Cricket Club from its current home on Sheppenhall Lane.

July 26, 2024
New community hub and cafe in Wrenbury celebrates opening

New community hub and cafe in Wrenbury celebrates opening

By Jonathan White
‘Berries’ community hub and cafe hosted an Open Day and Fete at their new premises on Nantwich Road in Wrenbury.

The event featured activities for all ages including Wrenbury & District Football Club training taster sessions, Cheshire Constabulary police car and finger print tests, and a Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service appliance.

July 25, 2024
Man suffers burns in bonfire incident in Wrenbury

Man suffers burns in bonfire incident in Wrenbury

A man suffered burns after a bonfire became out of control in Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 3.30pm yesterday (July 20) at a property on Cholmondeley Road in Wrenbury.
The incident happened at around 3.30pm yesterday (July 20) at a property on Cholmondeley Road in Wrenbury.

July 21, 2024
Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Two motorcyclists who led police on pursuits across Cheshire have been arrested after one of them ended near Nantwich.

The drama began on the M56 and involved officers from Cheshire Police Motorcycle Unit, roads and crime unit vehicles and the police helicopter.

July 18, 2024
Transport festival in Audlem

Record number of vehicles set for Audlem Festival of Transport

By Jonathan White
The free to attend annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’ is set to take place on Sunday July 28.

The festival’s parade is expected to include several hundred vehicles featuring cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

July 18, 2024
Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews were called out to rescue a horse left stranded in a ditch in a field near Hankelow, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 8.15pm last night (July 6) on Longhill Lane in Hankelow.

July 7, 2024