Village News

Fire crews battle chimney blaze in Baddington near Nantwich

Fire crews battle chimney blaze in Baddington near Nantwich

Fire crews had to tackle a Christmas Day chimney blaze at a house in Baddington neat Nantwich.

The fire broke out at a property on French Lane, just off Coole Lane, at around 12.20pm yesterday.

December 26, 2018
Villagers enjoy Audlem “Carols on the Square” event

Villagers enjoy Audlem “Carols on the Square” event

Audlem’s annual ‘Carols in the Square’ event took place next to the Christmas tree on the village square, writes Jonathan White.

The event featured Crewe Brass, conducted by Matt Pithers.

December 23, 2018
Two men in court over death of Audlem man Adam Lovatt

Two men in court over death of Audlem man Adam Lovatt

Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with the death of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt.

Samuel Thorpe, 23, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, and Nicholas Hill, 35, of Moorsfield Avenue, Audlem appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court yesterday (December 20).

December 21, 2018
Human remains discovery in Nantwich cottage is “hoax”, say police

Human remains discovery in Nantwich cottage is “hoax”, say police

Police say the discovery of human remains at a cottage near Nantwich is being treated as a ‘hoax’.

Members of a paranormal group contacted police in the middle of the night after claiming to have found a human bone behind a wall of the derelict cottage in Newhall, off the A530.

December 20, 2018
Council deal paves way for Stapeley gardeners to apply for allotments

Council deal paves way for Stapeley gardeners to apply for allotments

Gardeners in Stapeley can now apply for allotment sites after a deal was struck between their parish council and Nantwich Town Council.

The two authorities have come to a financial agreement so Stapeley residents can now apply for allotments in Nantwich town boundary.

December 19, 2018
Police hunt burglars after Hatherton break-in

Police hunt burglars after Hatherton break-in

Police are hunting burglars after a break-in at a property on Audlem Road in Hatherton.

The incident took place between 1.30pm and 3pm today (December 18).

December 18, 2018
Wistaston Community Council Christmas Concert

Wistaston Community Council Christmas Concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Community Council’s annual ‘Christmas Concert’ took place at St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston.

It featured Wells Green Choir led by Myra Wood, Shavington Academy Music Ensemble led by John Clarke and Wistaston Church Lane Academy Choir led by Helen Collett.

December 18, 2018
St Mary’s Church in Acton hosts Christmas Festival

St Mary’s Church in Acton hosts Christmas Festival

By Jonathan White
Visitors to Acton were wowed by a three-day “Christmas Festival” at the village’s St Mary’s Church.

The opening day featured a guest appearance from Father Christmas and a Christmas medley performance by Acton CE Primary Academy choir in the afternoon, followed by a Christmas music concert with TheFunkyChoir.com

December 10, 2018
Vandalised garden gnomes in Wistaston are back home for Christmas

Vandalised garden gnomes in Wistaston are back home for Christmas

By Jonathan White
Cheeky garden gnomes in Wistaston who were targeted by vandals, have made a triumphant return to the village.

Residents were furious when popular pensioner Laurence Perry had 25 of his gnomes smashed or stolen from his Westfield Drive garden and land at the front of his property.

December 10, 2018
Nantwich Mayor surprises Shavington pupils as “mystery reader”

Nantwich Mayor surprises Shavington pupils as “mystery reader”

Youngsters at Shavington Primary School were treated to a “mystery reader” in full costume.

Nantwich Mayor Cllr David Marren turned up in full Mayoral regalia and gold chain to read the Year 1 pupils “The Emperor’s New Clothes”.

December 3, 2018
63rd Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ at Wistaston

63rd Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ at Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The 63rd Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane.

The annual event was organised by the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group.

November 28, 2018
Cheshire East Council considers parking charge fee rise

Cheshire East Council considers parking charge fee rise

Motorists in Nantwich and Crewe could face higher car park fees from March under Cheshire East Council plans.

Charges could rise by 10p on all council-owned car parks across each tariff, and resident parking permits could also go up.

November 27, 2018
Man, 23, charged with manslaughter over death of Audlem dad

Man, 23, charged with manslaughter over death of Audlem dad

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Audlem have charged a 23-year-old man with manslaughter.

Samuel Thorpe, of Annions Lane in Wybunbury, is due to appear before Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Thursday December 20.

November 22, 2018