Reaseheath & Worleston

Car crashes into side of pub in Worleston near Nantwich

Car crashes into side of pub in Worleston near Nantwich

This was the scene after a driver lost control and ploughed their car into the side of a busy pub near Nantwich.

The incident happened at the Royal Oak pub on Main Road in Worleston.

April 25, 2026
Fire crews rescue cow from canal near Nantwich

Fire crews rescue cow from canal near Nantwich

Fire crews mooo-ved quickly when they rescued a cow which had become stranded in a canal near Nantwich.

The animal became stuck at the canal at Minshull Lock in Aston Juxtra Mondrum at around 1pm on Saturday (November 15th).

November 17, 2025
Worleston Fete to return on August 2 at Royal Oak pub

Worleston Fete to return on August 2 at Royal Oak pub

Worleston Fete is making a return in 2025 with a new venue.

The event takes place in the village near Nantwich on August 2nd from 12pm.

This year it will be held at the Royal Oak pub in Worleston.

July 13, 2025
Worleston families out in force to mark 10th anniversary of village hall

Worleston families out in force to mark 10th anniversary of village hall

Worleston residents turned out in force to mark the 10th anniversary of the village hall they worked so hard to make a reality.

Back in the 80s organisations including scouts had to meet in an old hut and when that was beyond repair villagers said enough was enough and set about fundraising.

June 2, 2025
Thousands enjoy return of Reaseheath Family Festival

Thousands enjoy return of Reaseheath Family Festival

More than 10,000 visitors flocked to Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich to enjoy the return of its Family Festival.

With live arena shows, food and farming activities, countryside skills and student-led demonstrations, the event highlighted the very best of what Reaseheath has to offer.

May 24, 2025
Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

Plans for 29 holiday lodges at marina site set for approval

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for up to 29 holiday lodges at a marina site near Nantwich have been recommended for approval.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited wants to change the use of agricultural land so the lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site, which is on the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

April 1, 2025
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids to build new holiday lodges

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids to build new holiday lodges

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for holiday lodges at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich which would create 14 new jobs.

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Limited has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to change the use of agricultural land so up to 29 holiday lodges and a manager’s cabin can be provided on the site.

January 18, 2025
Bridge crash causes closure of busy road for three weeks

Bridge crash causes closure of busy road for three weeks

A crash which damaged a bridge has led to a key road between Nantwich and Church Minshull being closed for almost three weeks.

The incident happened on the B5074 Main Road/Nantwich Road just north of Worleston.

January 14, 2025
Community spirit shines at Nantwich Christmas Tractor Run

Community spirit shines at Nantwich Christmas Tractor Run

By Jonathan White
The first charity ‘Christmas Tractor Run’ in Nantwich proved a big hit.

Nearly 50 vintage and modern tractors gathered at The Royal Oak in Worleston for the start of the Run on Saturday (December 28)

January 1, 2025
Police appeal after crash near Nantwich leaves two seriously injured

Police appeal after crash near Nantwich leaves two seriously injured

A two-vehicle collision on a busy road near Nantwich has left two people in hospital with serious injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following the collision on the B5074 Main Road in Worleston.

November 21, 2024
Houses and businesses without water in Worleston

Houses and businesses without water in Worleston

Homes, businesses and a primary school in Worleston near Nantwich have been without water for 36 hours.

St Oswald’s C of E Primary was forced to close today because of the water problems in the area.

September 9, 2024
Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

The family of an 18-year-old woman who died following a collision in Reaseheath, Nantwich, have paid tribute to her.

Josie Cartwright, from Staffordshire, was driving a red Toyota Aygo which was involved in a collision with a black Renault Clio.

June 11, 2024
Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Six candidates have thrown their hats into the general election ring in a bid to become MP for Chester South and Eddisbury.

The seat covers many rural areas near Nantwich, including Audlem, Bunbury, Wrenbury, Sound, Burland, Tarporley, and now Wybunbury after boundary changes.

June 10, 2024