Village News

Cheshire East axes Nantwich school bus service despite angry protests

Cheshire East axes Nantwich school bus service despite angry protests

A school bus service taking pupils from Willaston to Malbank in Nantwich is to be axed – despite vociferous protests by parents, teachers and councillors.

Cheshire East Council’s cabinet has upheld a previous decision to bring in a ‘walking route’ instead – which will take Willaston pupils over the London Road level crossing (pictured).

October 19, 2016
Decibellas Women’s Choir to perform in Bunbury

Decibellas Women’s Choir to perform in Bunbury

Cheshire-based Decibellas Women’s Choir is to stage a one-off concert at St Boniface Church in Bunbury, near Nantwich.

The theme of the concert is the concept of ‘light’.

October 18, 2016
Angry councillors attack Nantwich Kingsley Fields housing plans

Angry councillors attack Nantwich Kingsley Fields housing plans

Councillors in Nantwich have hit out at detailed plans unveiled for the Kingsley Fields 1,000-home development in the town.

North West Nantwich Consortium already has outline planning permission for the site which borders River Weaver, Waterlode, the A51 and Welshmans Lane.

October 17, 2016
Willaston Primary Academy to stage firework extravaganza

Willaston Primary Academy to stage firework extravaganza

Willaston Primary is to stage a ‘firework extravaganza’ on Friday October 28.

The event will feature fairground rides as well as hot and cold refreshments, including hot dogs and burgers.

October 17, 2016
Fire crews battled car blaze in Austerson, Nantwich

Fire crews battled car blaze in Austerson, Nantwich

Fire crews battle a car fire after the vehicle was found ablaze in a field at Austerson, near Nantwich.

Firefighters from Nantwich were called out to the incident off Coole Lane at around 2.30am today (October 15).

October 15, 2016
Nantwich man, 26, killed after being hit by train at Wrenbury

Nantwich man, 26, killed after being hit by train at Wrenbury

A Nantwich man was killed when he was hit be a train near Wrenbury, British Transport Police has confirmed.

The 26-year-old victim was on the Shrewsbury to Crewe line near Wrenbury Station when he was hit at around 10.20am yesterday (October 9).

October 10, 2016
Rail delays after person hit by train at Wrenbury

Rail delays after person hit by train at Wrenbury

Rail services were delayed today after a person was hit by a train at Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

Services between Shrewsbury and Manchester were disrupted until this afternoon after the incident earlier today.

October 9, 2016
Rope councillors take part in Winter clean up campaign

Rope councillors take part in Winter clean up campaign

Rope parish councillors teamed up to carry out a clean-up of the village.

Councillors agreed walkways like Evergreen Way needed the same attention given to gardens.

October 8, 2016
Wrenbury Art Group members stage exhibition at Love Art Gallery

Wrenbury Art Group members stage exhibition at Love Art Gallery

An art exhibition is being held at Love Art Gallery in Nantwich, showcasing the work of four local Wrenbury Art Group members.

Paintings by Jenny Hancock, Martin Bale, Jackie Redhead and Tom Creer are exhibiting at the gallery on Pillory Street.

October 4, 2016
Stapeley youngsters enjoy Biggest Coffee Morning at school

Stapeley youngsters enjoy Biggest Coffee Morning at school

Pupils at a Stapeley school enjoyed brewing up when they took part in the fundraising Biggest Coffee Morning.

Parents, staff and pupils at Pear Tree Primary enjoyed the event, held to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer.

October 2, 2016
Wistaston campaigners call for Gladman homes court appeal

Wistaston campaigners call for Gladman homes court appeal

Community leaders in Wistaston are calling for council chiefs to challenge a Government decision to allow 300 homes on Witters Field.

The Secretary of State’s decision to allow Gladman Developments to build on the popular green fields off Church Lane has left many angry.

October 2, 2016
Wrenbury Village Hall to stage Bernard Wrigley concert

Wrenbury Village Hall to stage Bernard Wrigley concert

Wrenbury Village Hall will host a concert by popular performer and TV star Bernard Wrigley.

‘An Evening of Songs, Stories and Silliness with The Bolton Bullfrog’ takes place on Saturday October 1.

September 25, 2016
Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

The Government’s decision to allow 300 homes to be built on Witters Field in Wistaston, has undermined the Nantwich-Crewe green gap.

That was the warning from Cheshire East Councillor Ainsley Arnold.

September 24, 2016