Village News

Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

Devastated Nantwich friend of RTC victim hits out at Prison Service

The devastated friend of a young student killed in a horror car smash has hit out at the Prison Service over its plans to move the man responsible to an open prison just a year into his sentence.

Charlotte Hope was killed when her car was hit head on by Ashley Kosciekowski, who was driving at up to 90mph in his BMW while on cannabis on the A53 near Shrewsbury.

February 3, 2024
Red-faced council chiefs “sorry” over Wrenbury road

Red-faced council chiefs “sorry” over Wrenbury road

Red-faced highways chiefs have said “sorry” over the horrific state of a busy road in Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

It comes after angry residents erected a sign on Station Road, warning drivers the road would “break their soul as well as their vehicle”.

February 2, 2024
Retail and employment area of Stapeley development approved

Retail and employment area of Stapeley development approved

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors at Cheshire East Council have given the go-ahead for the retail and employment phase of the Maylands Park development at Stapeley.

Outline approval for the whole scheme – which includes residential and employment use – was granted on appeal by the Secretary of State in July 2020.

February 1, 2024
Villagers create own warning “sign” for worst road in Cheshire East!

Villagers create own warning “sign” for worst road in Cheshire East!

Miffed off villagers in Wrenbury have created their own roadside sign – to warn motorists of the horrific state of the highway!

The sign, stating “This road may break your vehicle – and your soul”, has been erected by the side of Station Road in Wrenbury.

January 31, 2024
Pub bosses welcome pre-school class for chef lessons!

Pub bosses welcome pre-school class for chef lessons!

Pre-school youngsters from Willaston enjoyed a field trip with a difference – lessons in a local pub!

The children were invited to the White Lion in Hankelow by head chef Todd, who’s kids attend the pre-school.

January 30, 2024
Planners back retail and employment phase of Stapeley development

Planners back retail and employment phase of Stapeley development

Planners are recommending councillors approve an application for the retail and employment phase of the Maylands Park development at Stapeley in Nantwich, writes Belinda Ryan.

Outline approval for the whole controversial scheme – which includes residential and employment use – was granted on appeal by the Secretary of State in July 2020.

January 29, 2024
Visitors attend ‘Holly Holy Day’ events in Acton

Visitors attend ‘Holly Holy Day’ events in Acton


St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton staged several events during the annual ‘Holly Holy Day’ on Saturday.

The events took place on the same day as The Sealed Knot Battle of Nantwich re-enactment in Nantwich

January 28, 2024
Pupils bury time capsule on new housing estate in Aston

Pupils bury time capsule on new housing estate in Aston

Youngsters at Sound Primary School near Nantwich have buried a time capsule under a new housing development to show future generations what life was like in 2020s!

Pupils gathered items to be dug in at the 31-home Alderwood Gardens development.

January 25, 2024
Tarporley women’s choir Decibellas hits high note with fundraisers

Tarporley women’s choir Decibellas hits high note with fundraisers

Tarporley based women’s choir Decibellas has hit a high note with its fundraising over the past 12 months.

The choir has raised thousands of pounds and dished out grants to several local mental health charities to support their work with children.

January 24, 2024
Former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed

Former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed and replaced by a family home.

An application has been submitted to Cheshire East Council to demolish the building and replace it with one house after the council refused an application last year to build two homes on the site.

January 19, 2024
Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events on Saturday 27th January 2024.

They will take place on the same day as The Sealed Knot stage their parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.

January 18, 2024
Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Fire crews helped rescue a man who fell into a canal at Wrenbury in Nantwich.

The incident happened last night (January 13) at around 9pm of Wrenbury Heath Road.

January 14, 2024
Appeal for footage after cyclist and tanker crash in Stapeley

Appeal for footage after cyclist and tanker crash in Stapeley

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage to the serious collision between a cyclist and milk tanker in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The cyclist – a 68-year-old man – was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he continues to be treated.

January 5, 2024