Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage summer exhibition
Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club is planning an exhibition for July 4th.
The event will feature narrow gauge layouts from the club and from invited guests.
Village News
Fire crews battle chimney fire in Wrenbury
Fire crews were called out to tackle a chimney fire at a house in Wrenbury near Nantwich.
The incident happened at around 8.45pm last night at a property on Nantwich Road.
Bunbury Village Day set for June 13th, say organisers
Organisers of the annual Bunbury Village Day festival have confirmed this year’s event will take place on Saturday June 13th.
This will mark the event’s 57th year for the volunteer-led community celebration that has become a firm favourite across Cheshire.
Audlem care home appoints care professional as new manager
Corbrook Park nursing home in Audlem has appointed Anita Horton as its new home manager.
Anita brings 20 years of care home management experience and a proven track record to the 78-bed home.
Tributes paid after death of Wistaston “gnomes” man Laurence
By Jonathan White
Tributes have been paid to a Wistaston resident who shot to national fame for his cheeky garden gnomes which entertained villagers and motorists.
Laurence Ronald Perry, known affectionately to many as “Lol”, has died at the age of 85.
Sold-out Wistaston charity concert raises Cancer Research UK funds
A sell-out charity concert bringing together local choirs and musicians raised hundreds of pounds for Cancer Research UK at St Mary’s Church Hall in Wistaston.
The event featured Wistaston Singers, St Mary’s Wistaston church choir, the Wistaston Belles handbell ensemble, and soloists Liam Tyler and Lucia Kemp.
Plans for 120 homes in Shavington approved by councillors
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 120 homes in the green gap in Shavington have been approved after councillors were warned they must “pick their battles” when they initially proposed to refuse the scheme.
The application site, in the open countryside west of Crewe Road and south of Gresty Lane, comprises 5.8 hectares of agricultural land.
Plans for 120 homes in Shavington green gap set for approval
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 120 homes in the green gap at Shavington have been recommended for approval because Cheshire East doesn’t have a five-year housing land supply.
The application site, in open countryside west of Crewe Road and south of Gresty Lane, comprises 5.8 hectares of agricultural land.
Popular Audlem pub The Shroppie Fly to close for four-week revamp
Popular canalside pub The Shroppie Fly in Audlem is to close on January 26th for four weeks for a £200,000 refurbishment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs.
Bosses of the community and destination pub say it will reopen on February 26th with a new menu, wider drinks selection and improved sports offer.
New teaching block unveiled at Tarporley High School
Tarporley High School has unveiled its major new teaching block, marking a significant milestone for the school and its community.
The new 9,900 sq ft building provides 12 new classrooms, two of which are designed for advanced digital learning, as well as accessible toilets, new storage areas and a bright, welcoming environment for teaching and learning.
Wybunbury councillor warns over location of new primary school
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Wybunbury councillor says a new school on the outskirts of Crewe is desperately needed but if children can’t access it safely it shouldn’t be built there.
Cllr Janet Clowes was speaking about proposals to build a new primary school at Basford East.
Driver injured in collision with tractor on busy road near Nantwich
A driver had to be cut free from wreckage after a collision with a tractor on a busy road between Nantwich and Church Minshull.
The accident happened on the B5074 south of Church Minshull at around 11.45am yesterday (Jan 16th) and fire crews from Winsford and Crewe were called to the scene.
Wistaston Singers strike joyful note with first concert of 2026
By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers are to begin 2026 on a high note as they present their first concert of the year.
The fundraiser concert in aid of Cancer Research UK will take place on Saturday January 17th at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wistaston.
Recent Comments