Wistaston Singers stage fund-raising church concert
By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers performed a fund-raising concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.
Phil Houghton was musical director and also introduced each song and soloist.
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Millard & Lancaster opens new store in Tarporley
Luxury gift retailer Millard & Lancaster has opened a new store in Tarporley.
The Shrewsbury-based boutique lifestyle interiors, gift store and art gallery, opened its doors on Saturday (July 16).
Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise
Bus operators like D&G have stepped in to maintain services after GHA Coaches went in to administration.
Public services across South Cheshire were thrown into chaos after the company announced it was ceasing all operations on July 13.
GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos
Public and school transport services in South Cheshire were hit after GHA Coaches ceased trading.
The firm announced it had gone into administration last night (July 13) throwing many services into doubt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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