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.
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.
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.
Residents and businesses near Wrenbury have arranged a community meeting to resolve flooding problems cutting off rural villages.
The meeting will be held in Marbury where residents are calling for urgent action over flooding at the junction of Wrenbury Road, New Road and Hollyhurst Road in Marley Green.
Tributes have been paid to a popular Willaston councillor who has died.
Cllr Frank Morton passed away on Saturday night at Willaston Social Club after a suspected cardiac arrest.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A landowner has applied for permission in principle for up to four self-build homes next to a natural burial site at Shavington.
Simon Clutton is seeking permission for the properties on land to the rear of Pusey Dale Close, off Main Road.
By Jonathan White
A young pupil from Wistaston is being celebrated after raising hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity for the second year running.
Wistaston Church Lane Academy pupil Wilson Laurie, 11, has shown his generosity by selling Christmas pin badges at his school to support Macmillan Cancer Support.
A housing developer has submitted revised plans to demolish a bungalow in Stapeley, Nantwich and build 75 new homes on fields behind it.
They want to demolish number 6 Broad Lane and build an access road through to a new development of up to 75 homes with parking, open space, landscaping, drainage and associated works.
Shavington Village Festival Committee is celebrating after receiving 10 nominations at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) District 8 Awards.
The nods cover a range of categories, including various roles from their successful 2025 panto Rapunzel.
Families in Willaston facing financial hardship have received a boost this Christmas through the work of Sarah Jane Wood Charity and Wybunbury United Charities.
A total of £600 has been distributed to families in need, helping to ease financial pressures many face during the festive period.
A man from Bunbury who harassed his ex-partner and threatened to shoot her dead has been jailed.
John Broadhurst-Dodd appeared at Chester Crown Court today (December 19) where he was sentenced to 37 months in prison and handed six restraining orders against him.
By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers have said farewell to their musical director Phil Houghton, who has stepped down after 22 years of leading the group.
Mr Houghton led the choir for the last time at St Stephen’s Church in Crewe, supported by assistant musical director Clare Shackleton, with Ann Farrington on piano.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has called for urgent action on a Willaston road which regularly floods and was under water for three months last winter.
Cllr Allen Gage said cars have been written off in recent years because of the issues on Eastern Road, especially when the water freezes.
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