Shavington

Serious crash closed A500 Shavington Bypass

Serious crash closed A500 Shavington Bypass

The busy A500 was temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into roadside signage.

Fire and police were called to the scene at around midday yesterday (December 14th) where the incident happened at the A500/A531 roundabout in Weston, Crewe.

December 15, 2025
Thousands raised in memory of Wistaston youngster Georgy Capener

Thousands raised in memory of Wistaston youngster Georgy Capener

Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a Wistaston youngster who died of a rare cancer.

More than £3,500 was raised at a charity night held at Shavington Club in aid of the Owen McVeigh Foundation.

December 4, 2025
New Sainsbury’s Local store for Shavington to create 20 new jobs

New Sainsbury’s Local store for Shavington to create 20 new jobs

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A planned new Sainsbury’s Local which will create about 20 jobs in Shavington has been granted a licence to sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm every day.

The new store, which is still going through the planning process, is earmarked for land south of Newcastle Road, close to the Shavington Park development.

November 18, 2025
Shavington man, 39, charged with drugs offences

Shavington man, 39, charged with drugs offences

A man from Shavington has been charged with a number of drugs offences.

Lee James was arrested on Thursday November 6th in the Woodnoth Drive area of Shavington.

November 10, 2025
Thieves drop boob in Shavington after stealing knitted post box topper

Thieves drop boob in Shavington after stealing knitted post box topper

Thieves made a real “boob” when they took on the strong-minded ladies of the Shavington Knit and Natter group!

They were branded ‘scumbags’ on social media after stealing the “buns” from a knitted naked lady post box topper which was made to mark October Breast Cancer awareness month.

October 22, 2025
Villagers produce book capturing history of Shavington

Villagers produce book capturing history of Shavington

Villagers have pulled together to produce a new book capturing the rich history of Shavington.

“A Step Back in Time” will be launched this autumn following a community-wide effort to gather and preserve photographs and stories of the village.

September 16, 2025
Plans submitted for 120 homes on green land in Shavington

Plans submitted for 120 homes on green land in Shavington

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for up to 120 homes in the green gap on land west of Crewe Road at Shavington.

The site, in the open countryside south of Gresty Lane, comprises 5.8 hectares of ‘intensively farmed’ agricultural land.

July 10, 2025
Fire crews tackle blaze inside garage at Shavington home

Fire crews tackle blaze inside garage at Shavington home

Fire crews were called to tackle a fire inside a garage at a house in Shavington.

Crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called to the scene on Main Road at around 5.15pm yesterday (June 27).

June 28, 2025
Shavington gears up for fun-filled village festival

Shavington gears up for fun-filled village festival

The annual Shavington Village Festival is taking place on Saturday June 28 from 12pm to 4pm on Main Road and the Shavington Primary School field.

The family fun day will include a classic fairground, a land train, and plenty of local flair.

June 17, 2025
Councillors give green light to eco-burials plan in Shavington

Councillors give green light to eco-burials plan in Shavington

Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for coffins to be buried at an ecological burial ground at Shavington despite concerns raised about flooding and groundwater pollution, writes Belinda Ryan.

Santune Meadows is a natural burial site which already has permission for urn interments.

June 7, 2025
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

CEC planners set to approve eco burial ground in Shavington

Cheshire East Council is next week expected to give the go-ahead for coffin burials to take place at an ecological burial ground at Shavington, writes Belinda Ryan.

Santune Meadows is a natural burial site which already has permission for urn interments.

May 27, 2025
Appeal after crash in Shavington leaves victim seriously injured

Appeal after crash in Shavington leaves victim seriously injured

A man has been left with “life-changing” injuries following a crash in Shavington.

Police are appealing for information and video footage following the incident last month at the junction of Main Road and Rope Lane.

May 13, 2025
Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Two big-hearted boys from Shavington are set to embark on a 49-mile fundraising journey to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.

Alfie Simcox and Kaiden Jennings, both 11 and big Crewe Alexandra fans, will cycle from Crewe Alexandra’s ground to Tranmere Rovers to support the hospice.

April 11, 2025