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Wistaston campaigners call on public inquiry support against Gladman

Wistaston campaigners call on public inquiry support against Gladman

A six-day public inquiry into a controversial planning appeal in Wistaston near Nantwich is underway.

Gladman Developments appealed against refusal of their application to build around 300 homes on Witters Field.

August 6, 2014
Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

A man has been charged in connection with a fraud case in which a Wistaston woman was allegedly conned out of £9,000.

The man is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and will appear at Chester Crown Court on September 19.

August 5, 2014
Wistaston garden party raises hundreds for Diabetes UK

Wistaston garden party raises hundreds for Diabetes UK

A Garden Party in Wistaston in aid of Diabetes UK helped raise hundreds of pounds.

The event was staged on Westfield Drive by Wistaston couple Sheena and Ken Sambrook.

July 18, 2014
Gateway Peugeot balloon challenge raises cash for Nantwich groups

Gateway Peugeot balloon challenge raises cash for Nantwich groups

A local car dealer has been helping “inflate” the coffers of Nantwich community groups.

Gateway Peugeot Crewe has staged a “guess the amount of balloons in a car” competition at several events.

July 18, 2014
Hot air balloon over Nantwich aborts Wistaston landing

Hot air balloon over Nantwich aborts Wistaston landing

A hot air balloon which flew over Nantwich and Wistaston seemed to be forced to abort its landing, according to eye witnesses.

These pictures, taken by reader Jonathan White, show the balloon passing near Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.

July 15, 2014
Wistaston couple stage garden party for Diabetes UK

Wistaston couple stage garden party for Diabetes UK

A Wistaston couple are to open their garden to the public to help raise money for diabetes sufferers.

Sheena and Ken Sambrook are inviting the public to their garden party at 6 Westfield Drive, Wistaston, on Wednesday July 9, from 7pm.

July 6, 2014
Dog Watch scheme launched in Wistaston to tackle fouling problems

Dog Watch scheme launched in Wistaston to tackle fouling problems

A community “Dog Watch” scheme has been launched in Wistaston near Nantwich to encourage owners to be more responsible. And the scheme, launched by Councillors Margaret Simon and Jacquie Weatherill, has been backed by Hillside Veterinary Centre in Nantwich.

June 27, 2014
Cheshire Band which played at D-Day commemoration, to perform in Nantwich

Cheshire Band which played at D-Day commemoration, to perform in Nantwich

By Jonathan White A Cheshire band which played at the D-Day commemorations in France, will be performing in Nantwich later this year. The Corps of Drums of The Cheshire Constabulary Band played in front of tens of thousands of spectators and millions who watched the D-Day commemorations on TV.

June 26, 2014
Hundreds of families expected at Wistaston Village Fete

Hundreds of families expected at Wistaston Village Fete

Hundreds of families are expected at this weekend’s Wistaston Village Fete, which takes place on Saturday June 21. The fete will begin with a procession which will leave Wistaston Memorial Hall at 1.30pm.

June 19, 2014
Nantwich and Wistaston Scouts triumph in Cheshire Hike weekend

Nantwich and Wistaston Scouts triumph in Cheshire Hike weekend

Scouts from Nantwich and Wistaston triumphed in a two-day county event tackling route planning, incident bases, cooking and camping. The Cheshire Hike event sees Scouts set off from different starting points in the county before meeting up at a combined finish a day later.

May 16, 2014
Man, 36, charged over Nantwich A530 death of cyclist Stewart Gandy

Man, 36, charged over Nantwich A530 death of cyclist Stewart Gandy

A 36-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a collision with a cyclist near Nantwich. The collision resulted in the death of Wistaston cyclist Stewart Gandy on the A530 at Baddington.

May 12, 2014
Police seek witnesses to Wistaston accident on A534 Crewe Road

Police seek witnesses to Wistaston accident on A534 Crewe Road

Police want to trace witnesses to an accident which left a pensioner seriously injured in Wistaston, near Nantwich. The accident happened on the A534 Crewe Road, where a blue Land Rover Discovery travelling from Nantwich area hit a pedestrian near to the junction with Laidon Avenue.

April 16, 2014
Wistaston teenager raises £187 for Sport Relief in 12-hour “tennis-athon”

Wistaston teenager raises £187 for Sport Relief in 12-hour “tennis-athon”

A Wistaston teenager raised almost £200 after competing in an exhausting 12-hour “tennis-athon”. George Raiswell, aged 13, played from 7am to 7pm at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club in aid of Sport Relief.

April 14, 2014