Independent journalism for the villages and countryside around Nantwich.
News: Fire
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Jul 21, 2026
Police managed traffic while crews from Audlem extinguished a van that was well alight on Tuesday morning.
Events
Jul 20, 2026
31 July – 2 August 2026 | Betley Court Farm, Main Road, Betley | £5 per person
Traffic & Travel
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Jul 18, 2026
Emergency services called after two vehicles collide in the heart of the village.
Sunday 26 July | 9:30am - 4pm | Audlem | Free admission
Betley
Apr 28, 2026
Inside the summer house studio and sculptural Eden of Betley artist Mike Reeves
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Jul 17, 2026
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Saturday 18 July | 5:30pm | Wybunbury | £5 per person
Firefighters and farm machinery worked together to contain the blaze and prevent it spreading to neighbouring fields.
Walgherton
Jun 21, 2026
Five athletes from Walgherton's Wolf Pack Fitness represented England at the World Championships in New York, returning home with multiple medals.
Community
Jun 4, 2026
Funding scheme aims to support young people, boost wellbeing and bring communities together during the summer holidays.
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Jun 2, 2026
Inside the curious traditions and competitive pastry engineering of the Wybunbury Fig Pie Wake
May 23, 2026
Wolfpack Kettlebell Club brings home gold and the trophy from IUKL European Championships
General
Jan 25, 2026
Welcome to The Ruralist—an online newspaper focused on providing hyperlocal independent journalism for the South Cheshire countryside.
Doddington
Apr 11, 2026
There is a view across the furrowed fields to a pointed stone bell-cote peeping above the hedgeline.
History
Mar 17, 2026
Community donations help Nantwich Museum secure local historic rings
Feb 16, 2026
Inside a rural gym, England contenders and a coach are determined to grow a little-known sport.
Jul 16, 2026
Saturday 25 July | From 5pm | Wrenbury Village | £35 per person
Thursday 16 July | 6:30pm | Cholmondeley Castle | £30 per person
Audlem
Jul 14, 2026
Emergency services attended a residential property as police reassure community there is no wider risk.
One lane closed while Cheshire East highways crews carry out extensive repairs on Park Lane
Jul 8, 2026
Motorists faced delays after a road traffic collision closed the A51 at the Boars Head junction
Two fire engines from Crewe were called to extinguish a straw fire and prevent it spreading to the surrounding area
