Wistaston

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
Nantwich and Crewe homes light up for Christmas in festive display

Nantwich and Crewe homes light up for Christmas in festive display

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Nantwich and Crewe areas, writes Jonathan White.

Residents are dazzling their neighbourhoods with over-the-top festive decorations that would make Santa proud.

December 14, 2024
Community gathers for the annual Holly Fair in Wistaston

Community gathers for the annual Holly Fair in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of Wistaston villagers enjoyed the annual ‘Holly Fair’ at Wells Green Methodist Church.

The fair drew in a lively crowd of locals eager to get into the holiday spirit while supporting the church and various community initiatives.

November 7, 2024
Hundreds enjoy annual Wistaston fireworks display

Hundreds enjoy annual Wistaston fireworks display

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers enjoyed the annual Wistaston Community events ‘Fireworks Display’ this week.

The event was organised by the Wistaston Community events team and supported by Wistaston Parish Council.

November 6, 2024
Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire supported more than 5,000 people in 2024, a record high for the Wistaston charity, its annual meeting heard.

Women and girls of all ages have turned to the charity for support with poor mental health, anxiety, depression, managing menopause, mothering challenges or grief following baby loss.

October 31, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

A man from Wistaston has been jailed for eight years after he controlled and abused his former partner.

Timothy White, of Glaisdale Close, Wistaston, was sentenced when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday (October 17).

October 18, 2024
Holly Fair to take place in Wistaston on November 2

Holly Fair to take place in Wistaston on November 2

By Jonathan White
The annual Holly Fair will take place on Saturday November 2nd from 11am to 2pm, at Wells Green Methodist Church on Brookland Avenue in Wistaston.

October 15, 2024
Wistaston Singers look to recruit new members

Wistaston Singers look to recruit new members

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers are recruiting new members for their new term, especially men to balance out their fabulous and friendly choir.

They are a mixed community choir who currently have more than 50 members, with ages ranging from 20s to 80s.

September 20, 2024
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston duck race and children’s model boat race

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston duck race and children’s model boat race

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers turned out for the 27th annual community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race in Wistaston.

The event, at the Joey the Swan parkland area in Wistaston, was organised by volunteer members from the Wistaston Community events team and Wistaston Memorial Hall.

September 8, 2024
Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

A woman who caused the death of a 61-year-old man in Wistaston by dangerous driving has been jailed for 50 months.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, 39, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Sept 4) after previously pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

September 4, 2024
Wistaston mum publishes first book on motherhood

Wistaston mum publishes first book on motherhood

A South Cheshire mum is rising up the book charts after revealing “raw and real stories” of motherhood in her first publication.

In ‘Mum’s the Word – The Mothering Journey’ Kate Blakemore tells of her harrowing loss following an ectopic pregnancy and a later miscarriage as well as the post natal depression that led her to undergo a termination.

August 18, 2024
Wistaston to stage annual Model Boat and Duck Race

Wistaston to stage annual Model Boat and Duck Race

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Children’s Model Boat Race and Duck Race will take place on Saturday September 7.

The event takes place at the Joey the Swan parkland area, behind the Wistaston sign on Church Lane.

August 9, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man who attempted to rob a shop in Crewe has been jailed for more than three years.

Callum Gibbs, of Rope Lane, Wistaston, was sentenced to three years and nine months for the offence at Chester Crown Court.

June 29, 2024