Wistaston

Wistaston Tennis Club completes fund-raising Sandstone Trail walk

Wistaston Tennis Club completes fund-raising Sandstone Trail walk

By Jonathan White
Members of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club have completed a fund-raising walk along the 34-mile length of the Sandstone Trail.

George Raiswell, Tony Mason and Ryan Harper-Griffiths walked a 20-mile section between Whitchurch and Tarporley in 11 hours.

October 29, 2016
Cheshire East WON’T challenge Wistaston Witters Field decision

Cheshire East WON’T challenge Wistaston Witters Field decision

Cheshire East Council chiefs will NOT challenge the appeal decision set to allow 300 homes built on Witters Field green space in Wistaston.

Hands Off Wistaston campaigners had hoped Cheshire East would mount a challenge against the Secretary of State’s decision to allow the plans by Gladman Developments.

October 24, 2016
Wistaston campaigners call for Gladman homes court appeal

Wistaston campaigners call for Gladman homes court appeal

Community leaders in Wistaston are calling for council chiefs to challenge a Government decision to allow 300 homes on Witters Field.

The Secretary of State’s decision to allow Gladman Developments to build on the popular green fields off Church Lane has left many angry.

October 2, 2016
Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

Witters Field decision “undermines” Nantwich-Crewe green gap, warns councillor

The Government’s decision to allow 300 homes to be built on Witters Field in Wistaston, has undermined the Nantwich-Crewe green gap.

That was the warning from Cheshire East Councillor Ainsley Arnold.

September 24, 2016
Wistaston campaigners dealt blow as Witters Field housing plan granted

Wistaston campaigners dealt blow as Witters Field housing plan granted

Campaigners in Wistaston have been dealt a blow after the Government allowed a developer’s appeal to build 300 houses on Witters Field.

Cheshire East Council had rejected plans by Gladman Developments for the green land off Church Lane.

September 21, 2016
Villagers enjoy annual duck race in Wistaston

Villagers enjoy annual duck race in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Duck and Boat races in Wistaston finally took place after being postponed because it was too wet!

The 21st event took place at the Joey the Swan Recreation Ground, with hundreds of villagers enjoying the spectacle.

September 20, 2016
Thousands line Nantwich streets to watch Tour of Britain

Thousands line Nantwich streets to watch Tour of Britain

Thousands of people young and old lined the streets of Nantwich to watch some of the world’s best cyclists in the Tour of Britain.

The third stage of the race passed down Crewe Road, Millstone Lane, Barony Road and out towards Reaseheath at lunchtime today (September 6).

September 6, 2016
Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston villagers will pack into Joey the Swan this weekend to enjoy the annual Duck Race.

The event will also feature the popular children’s Model Boat Race and will include charity stalls.

September 1, 2016
Wistaston woman, 51, dies in A534 crash near Haslington

Wistaston woman, 51, dies in A534 crash near Haslington

A Wistaston woman has died in a multi-vehicle smash on the busy A534 Haslington bypass.

The victim, 51, was driving one of three cars involved in the accident with a lorry.

August 15, 2016
Nantwich and Wistaston men among 11 arrested in drugs operation

Nantwich and Wistaston men among 11 arrested in drugs operation

Men from Nantwich and Wistaston were among 11 people arrested today as part of police drugs crackdown, Operation Impact.

Nine warrants were executed at addresses across South Cheshire – including Millstone Lane in Nantwich and Crewe Road in Wistaston.

August 10, 2016
Wistaston Garden Party raises almost £500 for diabetes sufferers

Wistaston Garden Party raises almost £500 for diabetes sufferers

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston Garden Party in aid of Diabetes UK raised almost £500.

Sheena and Ken Sambrook opened up their Westfield Drive house and gardens for the annual event.

July 21, 2016
Wistaston Singers stage fund-raising church concert

Wistaston Singers stage fund-raising church concert

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers performed a fund-raising concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton was musical director and also introduced each song and soloist.

July 19, 2016
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