Shavington

Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise

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.

July 15, 2016
Vintage and Classic Transport Rally held in Shavington

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.

July 5, 2016
Gang of thieves steal cars from Wybunbury pub

Gang of thieves steal cars from Wybunbury pub

A gang of thieves stole two expensive cars from a pub car park in Wybunbury near Nantwich.

Police say the crooks struck at the Red Lion pub on Main Road in the early hours today (June 19).

June 19, 2016
Family pay tribute to young Shavington man killed on A500 bypass

Family pay tribute to young Shavington man killed on A500 bypass

The family of a 20-year-old Shavington man killed on the A500 bypass near Nantwich have paid tribute to him.

Kieran Barker, 20, died following a collision with an HGV on the dual carriageway at Shavington earlier this week.

May 6, 2016
Man, 20, dies in lorry smash on A500 Shavington bypass

Man, 20, dies in lorry smash on A500 Shavington bypass

A man was killed in a collision with a lorry on the A500 Shavington bypass.

The 20-year-old was a pedestrian when he collided with the HGV last night (May 3) at around 9.30pm.

May 4, 2016
Wistaston Tennis Club serves up more than £100 for Sport Relief

Wistaston Tennis Club serves up more than £100 for Sport Relief

By Jonathan White
Wistaston teenager George Raiswell helped to raise vital Sport Relief funds after organising a tennis contest at his local club.

George, a member of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club on Church Lane, staged a round-robin format doubles tennis event and a fund-raising raffle for UK charity.

March 23, 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
Drivers demand action after van crash on flooded Willaston road

Drivers demand action after van crash on flooded Willaston road

Drivers in Willaston are calling for more to be done to resolve a flooded junction after a van crash.

The driver of this van (pictured) had a lucky escape when his vehicle went out of control at the flood-hit junction of Eastern Road and Rope Hall Lane.

February 17, 2016
Roy Tomlinson

Family issue plea to find missing Nantwich man Roy Tomlinson

The family of a missing Nantwich man with dementia have made an emotional appeal for his return.

Richard Tomlinson and Kate Tomlinson, son and granddaughter of 83-year-old Roy Tomlinson, have issued a statement as the search for him continues.

January 29, 2016
Shavington homes evacuated amid shed fire cylinder blast fears

Shavington homes evacuated amid shed fire cylinder blast fears

Families were evacuated in Shavington when fire chiefs tackling a shed blaze found a potentially explosive gas cylinder.

The fire happened at a property on Stock Lane, in Shavington, at around 4.15pm today (January 7).

January 7, 2016
Crewe to Nantwich bus service boosted by council funds

Crewe to Nantwich bus service boosted by council funds

A bus service which operates between Nantwich and Crewe will now run six days a week throughout the year, after Cheshire East Council provided more funding.

The 44 service, which links the two towns, had been reduced to a “term time” only Monday to Friday timetable by operator GHA Coaches.

January 5, 2016
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
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