Wistaston

Aerial view of Wistaston Village Fete

Wistaston Village fete returns this June

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Village Fete is set to take place on Saturday June 14, say organisers.

The event will run from 1pm to 4pm at Wistaston Church Lane Academy, on Church Lane.

April 14, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

Wistaston man jailed for making sex calls to women

A Wistaston man who made sexualised phone calls to women as they worked has been jailed.

Alastair McMullan, of Bridge Close, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court to be sentenced after admitting to three counts of harassment without violence, stalking, and sending offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages.

March 27, 2025
Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

Up to 220 homes planned for land off Crewe Road in Wistaston

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Redrow Homes is eyeing plans to build 220 houses on a 12.6 hectare site off Crewe Road in Wistaston.

The current site comprises open fields and grassland.

March 18, 2025
Open archive scouting exhibition welcomes public in Wistaston

Open archive scouting exhibition welcomes public in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Scouting enthusiasts and local history buffs are invited to a special open archive exhibition hosted by the South West Cheshire Scouts District history team.

The exhibition, taking place at Wistaston Scout Centre on Elm Close, will run over the weekend of March 15-16, showcasing a collection of Scouting memorabilia.

March 11, 2025
Man charged following incident in Willaston

Man charged following incident in Willaston

A man has been charged with criminal damage recklessly endangering life following an incident in Willaston on Sunday.

David Taylor-Headon, of Lochleven Road, Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday March 2.

March 4, 2025
Police probe burglary at Co-op store in Wistaston

Police probe burglary at Co-op store in Wistaston

Police are investigating a burglary at a store in Wistaston.

Offenders smashed their way in to the Co-op store on Crewe Road at around 2am yesterday (February 3).

February 4, 2025
A530 Nantwich to Wistaston  – is this worst A road in Cheshire East?

A530 Nantwich to Wistaston – is this worst A road in Cheshire East?

Angry drivers fear they are taking their lives in their hands negotiating the pothole-ridden A530 Middlewich Road near Nantwich.

The busy “A” road is now in such a state, motorists are regularly swerving in and out to avoid damage to their vehicles.

January 26, 2025
Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

Wistaston man jailed for managing county lines drugs gang

A Wistaston man who managed a county lines drugs gang has been jailed after officers tracked the phone he used to advertise heroin and crack cocaine.

Harvey Etchells pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (Heroin), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (other) and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

January 24, 2025
Wistaston Singers seek new voices for upcoming term

Wistaston Singers seek new voices for upcoming term

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers mixed community choir are welcoming new members as they begin a new term of performances.

The choir is keen to recruit more men to balance out their 60-member ensemble, which ranges in age from the 20s to the 80s.

January 20, 2025
Ukulele fun night returns to Wistaston Memorial Hall

Ukulele fun night returns to Wistaston Memorial Hall

The South Cheshire George Formby Society is tuning up for its first monthly ‘Ukulele Fun Night’ open mic concert of the year.

It takes place on Friday January 24 from 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane.

January 19, 2025
Wistaston man honoured with MBE for services to Scouts

Wistaston man honoured with MBE for services to Scouts

A Wistaston man who has dedicated more than half a century to the Scouts has been honoured with an MBE.

Michael Bennion was included in the King’s New Year’s Honours for 54 years of service to the movement.

January 3, 2025
South Cheshire George Formby Society hosts festive finale

South Cheshire George Formby Society hosts festive finale

Wistaston Memorial Hall hosted the South Cheshire George Formby Society’s final 2024 performance with a Christmas-themed “Ukulele Fun Concert”.

The evening showcased the society’s blend of musical nostalgia and holiday spirit.

December 26, 2024
Roads closed as work on sink hole continues in Wistaston

Roads closed as work on sink hole continues in Wistaston

Disruption will continue in Wistaston this week after a sink hole opened up on a busy road in the village.

The hole emerged on Laidon Avenue last week between the junctions of Rope Bank Avenue and Rimsdale Close.

December 17, 2024