Village News

Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley to perform in Bunbury

Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley to perform in Bunbury

Decibellas Women’s Choir Tarporley is to stage a concert on Friday April 1 at St Boniface Church in Bunbury.

The concert marks the launch for the choir’s forthcoming Italian tour – “Italy meets the British Isles”.

March 20, 2016
Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

Roman coin hoard found in Acton acquired by Nantwich Museum

A Roman coin hoard dating from the second century and found in Acton by a metal detectorist, has been acquired by Nantwich Museum.

The hoard includes five silver denarii (equal to ten asses) deposited in a distinctive lead cone-shaped container.

March 17, 2016
Reaseheath College food centre earns global recognition

Reaseheath College food centre earns global recognition

Reaseheath College’s Food Centre in Cheshire has gained a globally recognised Grade A certification for food safety.

The centre in Nantwich have earned the badge from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for the third successive year.

March 17, 2016
Nantwich students scoops Crufts honour with Border Collie

Nantwich students scoops Crufts honour with Border Collie

A Nantwich student made sure it was a double celebration at this year’s Crufts.

Paige Jepson and her four-legged friend, Poppy, strolled away with a top prize on the 125th anniversary of the world’s largest dog show.

March 14, 2016
Cheshire East Council denies Redsands site to become housing

Cheshire East Council denies Redsands site to become housing

Council chiefs have denied reports the former Redsands children’s home site in Willaston is to become a housing development. One local Willaston resident said he was told by workmen on the site it was to be demolished for a housing estate. But 12 months ago, Cheshire East Leader Cllr Michael Jones said the site would be taken over by car[Read More…]

March 9, 2016
Family tribute to George Heath, 20, who died in A49 Tarporley accident

Family tribute to George Heath, 20, who died in A49 Tarporley accident

The heartbroken family of Tarporley student George Heath have paid him a fitting tribute after his tragic death on the A49.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the accident involving the former Tarporley High School pupil and an HGV lorry.

March 7, 2016
Popular student, 20, dies in A49 accident at Tarporley, near Nantwich

Popular student, 20, dies in A49 accident at Tarporley, near Nantwich

Tributes have flooded in from family and friends for a popular student who died after an accident on the A49 in Tarporley, near Nantwich.

George Heath, 20, died after a collision with a HGV lorry on the busy route between the A51 Rode Street junction and the Tarporley Road junction.

March 6, 2016
Sound & District village school celebrates SATS achievement

Sound & District village school celebrates SATS achievement

Staff and students at Sound and District Primary School are celebrating after SATS results show they are the best in Nantwich.

Assessment of average point scores in SATS puts the village school first in Nantwich and among the best in the country.

March 3, 2016
Plans for new Puffin crossing for busy Rope Lane in Shavington

Plans for new Puffin crossing for busy Rope Lane in Shavington

A new Puffin crossing is set to be installed at a busy junction in the Rope area of Shavington.

The crossing will be installed on Rope Lane near to the junction with Bankfield Avenue.

March 1, 2016
Tour of Britain 2016 set to pass through Nantwich and Crewe

Tour of Britain 2016 set to pass through Nantwich and Crewe

Cycling fans in Nantwich and Crewe will get to see the Tour of Britain pass through their town for the first time.

Cheshire East has secured a stage in the 2016 premier cycling event in September.

February 27, 2016
Popular Nantwich headteacher announces retirement after 13 years

Popular Nantwich headteacher announces retirement after 13 years

A primary headteacher who has led her Nantwich school since it opened has announced her retirement.

Mary Hennessy Jones took over at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley when it was built and opened on the Cronkinson development nearly 13 years ago.

February 25, 2016
Campaigners in Nantwich say wrong type of housing being built

Campaigners in Nantwich say wrong type of housing being built

Campaigners say a new study shows the wrong type of housing is being planned or built in parts of Nantwich.

An extensive report, focusing on Stapeley and Batherton, shows only 77 of 630 houses planned or built since 2010 will suit future needs of residents.

February 23, 2016
Council approves plan to turn Acton’s Star Inn pub into housing

Council approves plan to turn Acton’s Star Inn pub into housing

Planners have passed proposals to turn a listed Nantwich pub into houses, despite objections from councillors and residents.

The Star Inn, on Chester Road in Acton, will be converted into three residential units after Cheshire East Council approved the scheme.

February 22, 2016