Village News

Protect Stapeley campaigners welcome Wainhomes plan rejection

Protect Stapeley campaigners welcome Wainhomes plan rejection

Campaigners have welcomed a decision by councillors to reject for a second time a plan to build 104 homes on land off Audlem Road in Nantwich.

The controversial plan, for land behind Brine Leas School in Stapeley, was first rejected in November by Cheshire East Council.

July 13, 2016
Burglars spark mini crime-wave in Nantwich villages

Burglars spark mini crime-wave in Nantwich villages

Burglars have targeted rural properties around Nantwich in a week-long mini crime-wave.

Police in Nantwich are probing nine separate break-ins of outbuildings in villages in just six days.

July 8, 2016
Cheshire Police launch operation targeting rural drivers

Cheshire Police launch operation targeting rural drivers

Rogue drivers in rural areas of South Cheshire are being targeted by a new police campaign.

Cheshire Police have launched Operation Drive Safe after concerns raised by villagers.

July 6, 2016
Vintage and Classic Transport Rally held in Shavington

Vintage and Classic Transport Rally held in Shavington

By Jonathan White
Car nuts enjoyed a special treat with the 8th annual Vintage and Classic Transport Rally at The Elephant pub in Shavington.

Dozens of vehicles were on display on land at the rear of the premises off Newcastle Road.

July 5, 2016
Bunbury Village Day crowns new Rose Queen

Bunbury Village Day crowns new Rose Queen

The showers stayed at bay for the Bunbury village day on the jubilee playing fields.

Retiring Rose Queen Ella o’Brien and her attendants Poppy-Mary Newman, Elsa Blythin, Charlotte Thirlwell and Emily Thruswell handed over the reign to this year’s King and Queen, Flo Green and Daniel Totty.

June 30, 2016
Co-op store in Stapeley looks to expand into next door

Co-op store in Stapeley looks to expand into next door

Bosses of the Co-op store in Stapeley, Nantwich, have applied to expand the shop into empty premises next door.

The shop, on the Cronkinson Farm estate off Pear Tree Field, has applied to extend into the neighbouring unit, formerly a takeaway.

June 27, 2016
Willaston girl wins 37th World Worm Charming Championships

Willaston girl wins 37th World Worm Charming Championships

By Jonathan White
Worm charmers employed a range of tactics as they battled it out in the 37th World Worm Charming Championships in Nantwich.

And Willaston youngster Hope Smith came out on top by luring out 272 worms in 30 minutes.

June 26, 2016
Wistaston stages successful annual village fete

Wistaston stages successful annual village fete

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Village Fete proved another a big success with hundreds of families attending.

The annual event, organised by the Wistaston Community Council, took place at Wistaston Church Lane Academy, on Church Lane.

June 24, 2016
Hankelow Village Fete raises funds for Bloodwise charity

Hankelow Village Fete raises funds for Bloodwise charity

By Jonathan White
Hankelow Village Fete helped to raise hundreds of pounds for local causes.

The event took place on Hankelow village green yesterday (June 19).

June 20, 2016
Wistaston Memorial Hall hosts Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration

Wistaston Memorial Hall hosts Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration

By Jonathan White
A Queen’s Birthday celebration concert to mark Her Majesty’s 90th birthday took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

Crewe Concert Band performed highlights of music from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall.

June 20, 2016
Gang of thieves steal cars from Wybunbury pub

Gang of thieves steal cars from Wybunbury pub

A gang of thieves stole two expensive cars from a pub car park in Wybunbury near Nantwich.

Police say the crooks struck at the Red Lion pub on Main Road in the early hours today (June 19).

June 19, 2016
Families enjoy Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes

Families enjoy Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes

By Jonathan White
Families young and old lined the streets of Wybunbury to watch the village’s annual Fig Pie Wakes event.

The event, which dates back more than 200 years, sees participants rolling fig pies down the hill on the village’s Main Road

June 13, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage afternoon tea event in Acton

Nantwich Museum to stage afternoon tea event in Acton

Nantwich Museum is to stage an English country garden afternoon tea event to help raise funds.

Long-time supporters of the museum Mr and Mrs G Emerton are hosting the party at their home Glebe House, on Monks Lane in Acton on Sunday June 26.

June 12, 2016