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Marbury Merry Days set for spectacular return this weekend

Marbury Merry Days set for spectacular return this weekend

By Jonathan White
One of South Cheshire’s most cherished country fairs is back this weekend as Marbury Merry Days returns for its 45th year.

The two-day fair, which takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, is set in a picturesque field in Marbury, near Wrenbury, with a host of entertainment for all ages.

May 6, 2026
Wybunbury housing developers submit plans for more homes

Wybunbury housing developers submit plans for more homes

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The applicants behind a controversial proposal for up to six homes in the open countryside at Wybunbury have submitted another application for more on the same field.

Martin and Simon Poole appealed to the planning inspectorate last August after Cheshire East’s southern planning committee deferred their original application on July 30 because councillors wanted to visit the site off Bridge Street before making a decision.

April 17, 2026
Fire crews tackle grass and garden waste fires near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle grass and garden waste fires near Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to tackle a grass fire in a field between Hankelow and Buerton.

The fire started at around 7.45pm last night (August 25) at a field off Longhill Lane, near Audlem.

August 26, 2025
Wybunbury homes plan deferred for councillor site visit

Wybunbury homes plan deferred for councillor site visit

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial proposal which could see homes built on a village field in Wybunbury near Nantwich has been deferred so councillors can visit the site to see what impact it would have.

Martin and Simon Poole have applied for permission in principle (PIP) to build up to six homes on land off Bridge Street, Wybunbury.

August 1, 2025
Developer eyes 75 new homes on Batherton fields in Nantwich

Developer eyes 75 new homes on Batherton fields in Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Around 75 homes could be on the way for farm land off Broad Lane in Nantwich.

Nightingale Land is considering seeking planning permission for a residential development on a 3.82-hectare field bounded by agricultural land to the south and east, properties off Broad Lane to the north and Batherton Lane to the west.

May 19, 2025
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Dog paddock plan for field near Nantwich sparks objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to use a field at Walgherton near Nantwich as a dog exercise paddock have sparked objections from neighbours and the parish council.

Steve Newman has applied to Cheshire East Council for permission to use part of a field at Ballaglass, off London Road, as a fully enclosed paddock for members of the public to exercise their dogs.

May 1, 2025
Police appeal after dog kills sheep in Nantwich field

Police appeal after dog kills sheep in Nantwich field

Police are appealing for witness after the latest dog attack killed sheep in a field near Nantwich.

The incident happened in a field between Welshmen’s Lane and the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

January 15, 2025
Fire crews tackle blaze in school field in Nantwich

Fire crews tackle blaze in school field in Nantwich

Fire crews were called out to put a blaze involving a pile of tyres and pallets in a school field in Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 9.30pm last night (Tuesday July 23).

July 24, 2024
Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews rescue horse stuck in Hankelow ditch

Fire crews were called out to rescue a horse left stranded in a ditch in a field near Hankelow, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 8.15pm last night (July 6) on Longhill Lane in Hankelow.

July 7, 2024
Bunbury residents celebrate as housing plan thrown out by Cheshire East

Bunbury residents celebrate as housing plan thrown out by Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Jubilant Bunbury residents clapped and cheered as Cheshire East Council refused plans to “cram” up to 25 entry-level homes onto a field in the village.

Nearly 50 villagers packed into the council chamber at Crewe for southern planning meeting to oppose plans by Roger Ryder to demolish a house on Bunbury Lane and build affordable homes on the site.

June 29, 2023
Bomb squad called as Shavington man digs up hand grenade in garden!

Bomb squad called as Shavington man digs up hand grenade in garden!

A Shavington man who found a “high explosive” hand grenade in his garden sparked drama as the Bomb Squad had to be called out to cordon off the area.

David Birchall was digging in his back garden off Gresty Green Road when his fork clanked against something metal.

June 8, 2021
Driver injured after car crashes into field on A54 near Tarporley

Driver injured after car crashes into field on A54 near Tarporley

A driver was injured after a car crashed off the A54 near Tarporley and into a field.

Fire crews were called to the incident which happened at around 8.20pm on Badcocks Lane last night (November 19).

November 20, 2019
Police probe after fire crews tackle car blaze in Nantwich field

Police probe after fire crews tackle car blaze in Nantwich field

Police and fire crews were called to a vehicle blaze in a field in Nantwich.

The incident happened shortly after 6.30pm last night (March 5) off Crewe Road.

March 6, 2018