Village News

Nantwich girl’s hair-raising efforts to help cancer children

Nantwich girl’s hair-raising efforts to help cancer children

A young Nantwich girl is shaving her head and cycling thousands of miles – all to help children battling against cancer.

Isla Presland, 13, from Barbridge, is having her head shaved tomorrow (July 5) at Tollemarche Arms in Alpraham.

July 4, 2024
Willaston Garden Party to be staged Saturday July 6

Willaston Garden Party to be staged Saturday July 6

Willaston Garden Party is returning for its third year and will be held on Lettie Spencer Playing Field this Saturday July 6.

The event has been organised by Willaston Parish Council events committee and will run between 12 noon and 7pm.

July 2, 2024
Audlem “Party on the Park” team celebrates 25 years in style

Audlem “Party on the Park” team celebrates 25 years in style

By Jonathan White

The annual ‘Audlem Party on the Park’ music concert on Saturday (June 29) proved another big hit.

This year was the 25th anniversary for Audlem Special Events Team, who organise the event.

July 1, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man who attempted to rob a shop in Crewe has been jailed for more than three years.

Callum Gibbs, of Rope Lane, Wistaston, was sentenced to three years and nine months for the offence at Chester Crown Court.

June 29, 2024
Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 61-year-old man by dangerous driving in Wistaston.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, entered the plea at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday (June 25).

June 28, 2024
Bunbury Village Day AQUA FEST hailed big success

Bunbury Village Day AQUA FEST hailed big success

Organisers of the Bunbury Village Day have hailed the event a “resounding success” enjoyed by more than 2,000 residents.

The day got off to a fabulous start with a parade that wound its way through the centre of the village.

June 27, 2024
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to hold “Open Door” event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to hold “Open Door” event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club will hold their free to enter Open Doors event on July 5-6.

It will take place in the Village Hall, on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury, from 7pm to 9pm on July 5 and 10am to 4.30pm on July 6.

June 24, 2024
Competitors get wiggle on at Worm Championships in Willaston

Competitors get wiggle on at Worm Championships in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of competitors took part in the 45th ‘World Worm Charming Championships” in Willaston yesterday.

The event combined with Willaston Primary Academy’s summer fete and took place in the school grounds on Derwent Close.

June 23, 2024
Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston Village Fete

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston Village Fete

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Wistaston Village Fete at Wistaston Church Lane Academy.

It started with a special parade from the school car park to the arena to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary.

June 17, 2024
New homes plan for Doddington Estate near Nantwich

New homes plan for Doddington Estate near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 18 homes on land at Doddington Estate at Bridgemere, which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings on site over future years.

Outline permission for the scheme was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.

June 14, 2024
Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

The family of an 18-year-old woman who died following a collision in Reaseheath, Nantwich, have paid tribute to her.

Josie Cartwright, from Staffordshire, was driving a red Toyota Aygo which was involved in a collision with a black Renault Clio.

June 11, 2024
Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Six candidates have thrown their hats into the general election ring in a bid to become MP for Chester South and Eddisbury.

The seat covers many rural areas near Nantwich, including Audlem, Bunbury, Wrenbury, Sound, Burland, Tarporley, and now Wybunbury after boundary changes.

June 10, 2024
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes enjoyed by thousands of people

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes enjoyed by thousands of people

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed in to the village of Wybunbury near Nantwich to enjoy the annual Fig Pie Wakes.

The event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years though stopped in 1920.

June 9, 2024