Wistaston

South Cheshire baby loss charity creates special place for families

South Cheshire baby loss charity creates special place for families

A South Cheshire charity supporting women after baby loss has unveiled a special place where they can share their grief and remember lost little loved ones.

Cherry Blossom, part of the female-led Her-Place Charitable Trust, has joined with Oxley’s Funeral Services in providing a memorial stone at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston.

October 19, 2025
Wistaston woman smashes fundraiser target in Cancer Research challenge

Wistaston woman smashes fundraiser target in Cancer Research challenge

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston woman has raised £865 for Cancer Research UK after completing a month-long walking challenge in September – smashing her original fundraising goal.

Anne Garner, who works as a Learning Mentor at Cheshire College – South & West in Crewe, took part in the national “Walk 30 Miles Challenge”.

October 18, 2025
Wistaston man, 20, charged following police pursuit

Wistaston man, 20, charged following police pursuit

A 20-year-old man from Wistaston has been charged following a police car pursuit in South Cheshire.

Officers stopped a Seat Ibiza on Cross Lane in Sandbach following a pursuit which began in Congleton at around 11.50pm Tuesday (October 14th).

October 16, 2025
Birmingham man jailed for burglaries in Wistaston and Weston

Birmingham man jailed for burglaries in Wistaston and Weston

A man from Birmingham has been jailed following two burglaries at homes in Wistaston and Weston.

Shafiollah Amiree, 24, targeted a house on Parklands Drive in Weston and stole keys to a grey Audi which he then fled the scene in.

October 6, 2025
Coffee, cake and music boost Macmillan fundraising in Wistaston

Coffee, cake and music boost Macmillan fundraising in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall came alive with community spirit when residents gathered for coffee, cake and live music in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The event drew a great turnout, with locals enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while raising vital funds for a cause close to so many hearts.

October 4, 2025
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Wistaston street

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze in Wistaston street

Fire crews were called out to tackle a vehicle fire on a street in Wistaston.

The blaze started on Princess Grove at around 9.40am today (September 25th).

September 25, 2025
Developer opens consultation on 190-homes plan for Wistaston

Developer opens consultation on 190-homes plan for Wistaston

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A developer is seeking the views of Wistaston residents on its plans to build about 190 homes on land off Crewe Road.

Redrow Homes wants to build the dwellings on a 12.6-hectare site comprising open fields and grassland, which borders land and allotments owned by Willaston Parish Council.

September 23, 2025
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual duck and model boat races

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual duck and model boat races

By Jonathan White
Families turned out in force to enjoy the 28th annual ‘Model Boat & Duck Race’ at the Joey the Swan in Wistaston.

The event, organised by Wistaston Community events team, was officially opened by Wistaston Rose Queen, Poppy Edge.

September 7, 2025
Wistaston set to make splash at Model Boat and Duck Race

Wistaston set to make splash at Model Boat and Duck Race

By Jonathan White
Wistaston is gearing up for one of its most popular family events – the annual Model Boat and Duck Race.

The event is to take place on Saturday September 6th at the scenic Joey the Swan parkland, behind the Wistaston sign on Church Lane.

August 27, 2025
Wistaston’s Bill Heath celebrated with county tennis award

Wistaston’s Bill Heath celebrated with county tennis award

By Jonathan White
Wistaston pensioner Bill Heath has been recognised for outstanding service to tennis and his club with the “Unsung Hero of the Year 2024” award from Cheshire Tennis.

The 80-year-old is a long-time volunteer at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club and has been involved since 2002.

August 13, 2025
Hundreds of new Wistaston homes could be built in five years

Hundreds of new Wistaston homes could be built in five years

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Hundreds of new homes proposed for an open countryside site at Wistaston could be built within five years of planning permission being granted, the applicant has said.

Harworth Group PLC has submitted an outline application for residential development and a neighbourhood centre on a 44-hectare site to the east of Middlewich Road.

August 5, 2025
Wistaston poet makes a splash with new book “Sauce”

Wistaston poet makes a splash with new book “Sauce”

By Jonathan White
Wistaston poet David Vernon is making a splash on the literary scene with his debut poetry collection Sauce.

The book is a “delightfully irreverent and wildly entertaining take on modern life”.

June 19, 2025
Sun shines on Wistaston Village Fete as hundreds attend

Sun shines on Wistaston Village Fete as hundreds attend

Wistaston Village Fete returned in full colour and high spirits bringing the community together for a fantastic celebration, writes Jonathan White.

Organised by Wistaston Community News & Events, the event was held at Wistaston Church Lane Academy.

June 18, 2025