Village News

Hundreds visit 39th annual Marbury Merry Days

Hundreds visit 39th annual Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families flocked to the village of Marbury near Nantwich to enjoy its traditional two-day country fair.

It was the 39th annual Marbury Merry Days event,  organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council.

May 14, 2018
Magic, Music and Mirth variety concert staged in Wistaston

Magic, Music and Mirth variety concert staged in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
‘An evening of Magic, Music And Mirth’ variety concert took place at the Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

It was organised by Diane Edge-Robinson and Colin Wood, and included live entertainment with many memorable acts.

May 14, 2018
Stapeley school pupils are superhero litter pickers

Stapeley school pupils are superhero litter pickers

Youngsters in Stapeley became superheroes for the day to tackle the scourge of litter near their school.

Year One pupils from Pear Tree Primary School in Nantwich spent the day in the local area picking up rubbish as part of our superhero class topic.

May 14, 2018
Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club to hold Open Doors event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club to hold Open Doors event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club are holding their 5th annual Open Doors event on June 29-30.

The public are invited to visit the village hall on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury, between 7pm and 9.30pm on June 29 and 9.30am to 4.30pm on June 30.

May 10, 2018
Colin Muller - Muller Property

Housing boss claims Cheshire East Council “misrepresents” new homes facts

A housing boss bidding to push through a 1,100-home ‘Nantwich South’ development in Stapeley, claims Cheshire East Council is ‘misrepresenting’ the facts about planning permissions for new homes.

Colin Muller says almost a quarter of the homes that the authority claims it has granted planning permission for were actually approved on appeal.

May 8, 2018
Wybunbury councillor blasts “lack of detail” over Shavington housing application

Wybunbury councillor blasts “lack of detail” over Shavington housing application

By Stephen Topping
A Wybunbury councillor says there is “no point” in having the local plan if Cheshire East Council doesn’t do more to scrutinise housing developers.

Cllr Janet Clowes, cabinet member for adult social care and integration, spoke out at a southern planning committee meeting over an application to build 44 houses in Shavington.

May 3, 2018
First Tea at the Tower guided walk in Acton proves popular

First Tea at the Tower guided walk in Acton proves popular

By Jonathan White
The inaugural ‘Tea at the Tower’ guided circular walk in Acton proved a big hit.

The walk went from St Mary’s Church, on Monks Lane, and was led by Nigel and Deborah Anderson.

May 1, 2018
Congestion fears over plans for 44 new homes in Shavington

Congestion fears over plans for 44 new homes in Shavington

By Stephen Topping
Planning chiefs are being urged to keep congestion in mind when deciding whether to approve a 44-home development in Shavington.

Cheshire East Council’s southern planning committee will consider a reserved matters planning application from Wainhomes for the development on land behind Chestnut Avenue.

April 30, 2018
Family run farm in Marbury to become wedding venue

Family run farm in Marbury to become wedding venue

By Stephen Topping
A family-run farm in Marbury, near Wrenbury, could soon become home to a wedding venue after being granted a licence for music.

Grange Farm was given permission by Cheshire East Council for live and recorded music on Saturdays from 6pm to 12.30am.

April 30, 2018
Motorcyclist seriously injured after Coole Lane crash with truck near Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured after Coole Lane crash with truck near Nantwich

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a collision with a lorry near Nantwich.

The 21-year-old man was badly injured when his motorbike collided with the truck on Coole Lane, between Nantwich and Audlem.

April 26, 2018
Worleston WI to stage fund-raising Race Night at village hall

Worleston WI to stage fund-raising Race Night at village hall

Worleston WI are holding a Race Night at Worleston Village Hall on Main Road on Friday May 18.

The evening will start at 7.15pm, but guests are urged to arrive at 7pm.

April 25, 2018
Tarporley man among five sentenced for brawl between rival football fans

Tarporley man among five sentenced for brawl between rival football fans

A Tarporley man was among five to be sentenced for the parts they played in an altercation involving rival football fans.

Louis Neal, 18, of Forest Road, Tarporley, was given a six-month curfew order and a three-year football banning order after the brawl in Chester city centre.

April 23, 2018
Police probe gas canister arson attack in Ridley near Nantwich

Police probe gas canister arson attack in Ridley near Nantwich

Arsonists used gas canisters to torch the back of a property in the village of Ridley, near Nantwich, detectives say.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to the arson at a house on Wrexham Road in Ridley.

April 18, 2018