Village News

Electricity workers add spark to Willaston club’s charity drive

Electricity workers add spark to Willaston club’s charity drive

Big-hearted electricity workers in Willaston were sparked into charity action – thanks to the local social club.

SP Energy Networks employees donated hundreds of pounds to Macmillan nurses after Willaston Social Club opened up their car park.

November 2, 2015
Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 38th annual Wistaston fireworks display.

The event took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground, off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 1, 2015
Paramedic trains Aston pub staff on new defibrillator

Paramedic trains Aston pub staff on new defibrillator

A paramedic helped turn a Nantwich village pub into a life-saving training centre!

Nick Blair, from North West Ambulance Service, ran a first aid course at The Bhurtpore Inn in Asto

October 30, 2015
Wistaston Fireworks - promotional photo

Wistaston Fireworks display set for October 31

The Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display takes place this Saturday October 31 at the Eric Swan Sports Ground (The Brittles) behind Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.

The fancy dress and pumpkin competitions will be judged at 6pm at the Eric Swan Sports Ground.

October 29, 2015
Traffic gridlock as Reaseheath A51 works clash with Chester Road closure

Traffic gridlock as Reaseheath A51 works clash with Chester Road closure

Thousands of drivers have been caught up in traffic gridlock around Nantwich once more as roadworks coincide with major route closures.

Cheshire East highways has allowed BT engineers to set up roadworks on the busy A51 at Reaseheath.

October 28, 2015
Hundreds to join funeral ride in honour of Shavington cyclist Michael Beeston

Hundreds to join funeral ride in honour of Shavington cyclist Michael Beeston

Hundreds of cyclists are expected to follow the funeral cortege of Shavington man Michael Beeston when they honour him later this week.

Michael, who worked in Nantwich, was killed after a collision with a car as he cycled home late at night.

October 27, 2015
Friends pay tribute to Shavington man Michael Beeston after cycling death

Friends pay tribute to Shavington man Michael Beeston after cycling death

Friends of a Nantwich worker killed when he collided with a car while cycling home, have paid tribute to him.

Michael Beeston, 44, from Shavington, died when he collided with a blue Vauxhall Astra along Nantwich Road in Crewe.

October 21, 2015
£14 million of Section 106 money sits unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers

£14 million of Section 106 money sits unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers

Exclusive
More than £14 million from housing developers is sitting unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers, we can reveal today.

The staggering amount was uncovered in a Freedom of Information Act, which revealed only half of Section 106 contributions received from developers since 2010-11 has been invested.

October 21, 2015
Willaston Primary to stage fireworks extravaganza

Willaston Primary to stage fireworks extravaganza

Willaston families are invited to a “firework extravaganza” at Willaston Primary Academy.

The event, organised by the Friends of Willaston School Association, will be held on Friday November 6.

October 19, 2015
Wistaston pupils help create Crewe town centre mural

Wistaston pupils help create Crewe town centre mural

By Jonathan White
Wistaston youngsters have helped create a stencilled mural along the main walkway of the Royal Arcade in Crewe town centre.

The walkway connects Queensway to the bus station and had been vandalised with graffiti.

October 18, 2015
Open Day held to celebrate Willaston School book launch

Open Day held to celebrate Willaston School book launch

A book about Willaston School in Nantwich has been unveiled by Willaston & District History Group.

The book takes a look back at the school, which later became the St Joseph’s & Elim Bible College at Regents Park, on London Road.

October 17, 2015
South Cheshire friends cycle the 922-mile Rhine for Bloodwise charity

South Cheshire friends cycle the 922-mile Rhine for Bloodwise charity

Saddle-sore cyclists Ben Reinhardt and Jim Forkin pedalled all 922 miles of the River Rhine to raise money for blood cancer charities.

The friends, from Willaston and Crewe, started their “Riding the River Rhine” adventure at the source of the Rhine in the Swiss Alps at Lake Toma.

October 14, 2015
Aston teenager inspires Nantwich bid for town centre defibrillators

Aston teenager inspires Nantwich bid for town centre defibrillators

A young fund-raiser from Brine Leas has inspired Nantwich town councillors to bid for life-saving defibrillators in public places.

Harrison Lunt (pictured) and his mum Berny spoke to councillors about their application for British Heart Foundation funding for a public defibrillator.

October 13, 2015