Village News

Reaseheath College rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding features’ by Ofsted

Reaseheath College rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding features’ by Ofsted

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been rated good with outstanding features in its latest Ofsted inspection.

The results of an inspection in November shows its exceptional features include a high number of Further Education students achieving success and progressing into employment.

December 7, 2015
Elle Morris and Cara with Olly Murs and Rita Ora

Brave Elle completes latest wish meeting Olly Murs and Rita Ora

Brave Nantwich girl Elle Morris has notched another one of her 10 wishes – meeting superstar singers Olly Murs and Rita Ora!

The nine-year-old cystic fibrosis sufferer was invited down to London by promoters for Murs after they read about her 10 wishes.

November 30, 2015
Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Cancer Research UK ‘Christmas Fair’ has taken place at Wistaston Memorial Hall in Wistaston.

The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 29, 2015
Hands Off Wistaston campaign fights Witter’s Field plan

Hands Off Wistaston campaign fights Witter’s Field plan

Campaigners in Wistaston are urging residents to fight a housing developer’s bid to build on Witter’s Field.

Gladman Homes is going to appeal over their second application for 300 houses on the village’s green area.

November 27, 2015
Brave Nantwich girl’s 10 wishes helps her fight killer lung disease

Brave Nantwich girl’s 10 wishes helps her fight killer lung disease

Friends of courageous Nantwich girl Elle Morris are hoping to grant her 10 birthday wishes as she fights a life-threatening condition.

Elle, aged nine, suffers from cystic fibrosis and needs a double lung transplant to survive.

November 25, 2015
Woman injured in two-car crash in Acton, Nantwich

Woman injured in two-car crash in Acton, Nantwich

A woman was badly injured in a road crash which has left a Nantwich road blocked.

Fire crews and police were called to the two-car accident on Ravens Lane, near Monks Lane Acton.

November 25, 2015
Road in Wrenbury closed after fire damages building

Road in Wrenbury closed after fire damages building

A road in Wrenbury near Nantwich has been closed after a fire caused structural damage to a building.

Fire crews and police were called out to a building fire on New Road, Wrenbury.

November 23, 2015
Police probe series of burglaries in Bulkeley area

Police probe series of burglaries in Bulkeley area

Burglars are targeting houses in the Bulkeley area of Nantwich, police have warned.

Three properties have been broken into in the last few weeks in and around the small village near Bunbury and Peckforton.

November 23, 2015
Stapeley volunteers plant hundreds of spring bulbs across parish

Stapeley volunteers plant hundreds of spring bulbs across parish

Green-fingered villagers have helped plant hundreds of spring bulbs to brighten up Stapeley in Nantwich.

Members of Stapeley Parish Action Group (SPAG) were awarded a grant from Stapeley Parish Council to buy and plant the bulbs around the parish.

November 22, 2015
Willaston Social Club hosts Alzheimer’s fundraiser concert

Willaston Social Club hosts Alzheimer’s fundraiser concert

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising music concert took place in the newly refurbished function room at Willaston Social Club.

The concert featured local bands ‘Brave New World’ and ‘The Blue Yellows’.

November 18, 2015
Councillors urged to throw out 170-homes plan at Moorfields, Willaston

Councillors urged to throw out 170-homes plan at Moorfields, Willaston

Councillors are being advised to throw out plans for 170 homes on land in Willaston, Nantwich.

The bid by Richborough Estates on land north of Moorfields, is due to be considered by Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board tomorrow (November 18)

November 17, 2015
Shavington Youth Centre gets £5,000 revamp from Cheshire Buddy Scheme

Shavington Youth Centre gets £5,000 revamp from Cheshire Buddy Scheme

Shavington Youth Centre has been re-opened by MP Edward Timpson after undergoing a £5,000 revamp.

The Central Cheshire Buddy Scheme received £5,000 from Cheshire East Council for important improvements.

November 17, 2015
Government ruling on Muller Homes appeal in Stapeley delayed again

Government ruling on Muller Homes appeal in Stapeley delayed again

A government ruling on the controversial Muller Homes housing application for Stapeley in Nantwich has been delayed once more.

Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Local Communities, was due to give his ruling on or before November 17.

November 17, 2015