Village News

New community hub and cafe in Wrenbury celebrates opening

New community hub and cafe in Wrenbury celebrates opening

By Jonathan White
‘Berries’ community hub and cafe hosted an Open Day and Fete at their new premises on Nantwich Road in Wrenbury.

The event featured activities for all ages including Wrenbury & District Football Club training taster sessions, Cheshire Constabulary police car and finger print tests, and a Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service appliance.

July 25, 2024
Man suffers burns in bonfire incident in Wrenbury

Man suffers burns in bonfire incident in Wrenbury

A man suffered burns after a bonfire became out of control in Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 3.30pm yesterday (July 20) at a property on Cholmondeley Road in Wrenbury.
The incident happened at around 3.30pm yesterday (July 20) at a property on Cholmondeley Road in Wrenbury.

July 21, 2024
Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Two motorcyclists who led police on pursuits across Cheshire have been arrested after one of them ended near Nantwich.

The drama began on the M56 and involved officers from Cheshire Police Motorcycle Unit, roads and crime unit vehicles and the police helicopter.

July 18, 2024
Transport festival in Audlem

Record number of vehicles set for Audlem Festival of Transport

By Jonathan White
The free to attend annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’ is set to take place on Sunday July 28.

The festival’s parade is expected to include several hundred vehicles featuring cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

July 18, 2024
Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews were called out to rescue a horse left stranded in a ditch in a field near Hankelow, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 8.15pm last night (July 6) on Longhill Lane in Hankelow.

July 7, 2024
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