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Large Detached Property Is in a ‘Unique’ Location

Property · Sweden

Large Detached Property Is in a ‘Unique’ Location

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This week’s featured property is in a unique location at the end of a private lane. With three or four bedrooms and the same number of reception rooms, Grange Cottage, at 150, Canal Road, Congleton, is on the market with estate agent Timothy A Brown for £599,950 (fixed). Solar panels have been installed at the large detached property, which generate approximately £1,800 pa (based on 2024 FIT figures). It also features a large utility/work room w…See the Story

Skip the renovations and save time and money with a new home in Congleton

DIY · Congleton

Skip the renovations and save time and money with a new home in Congleton

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As the first residents of a new homes development in Congleton prepare to move in, buyers are being urged to ditch the DIY and buy new.Read Article

Language Scholars Represent CHS at Black Firs

Congleton · Congleton

Language Scholars Represent CHS at Black Firs

Our Year 8 Language Ambassadors and Year 9 Language Leaders visited Black Firs Primary school to help deliver a series of introductory language lessons in Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese at the beginning of June. They showed tremendous courage and real ambition working with upper Key Stage 2 pupils. The whole MFL team is proud of these Scholars, particularly Mrs Currah-Hall who has been working with the students after school all …Read Article

NFU and police issue warning after sheep attacks increase

The NFU and Cheshire Police have urged dog owners to keep control of their pets in the countryside following a rise in attacks on sheep. The increase is believed to be, in part, down to a surge in dog ownership during the coronavirus lockdown. As the lambing season gets under way, the NFU and police officers are working together to urge pet owners to follow the countryside code and ensure their dogs are kept under control. The most recent NFU Mu…Dogs · Congleton See the Story

Dentists on stage at 2.30 …

Local band The Extractions are kicking off the series of Friends of Congleton Park shows on Sunday afternoon, playing from 2.30 – 4.30pm. The band, whose name came from the fact that some members are dentists, are celebrating playing together for 30 years. Their music is a mixture of rock and pop songs from the 1950s through to the 2000s. Having met through Congleton Round Table, the band has over the years supported many local charity events. T…Congleton · Congleton Read Article

Lizzie group celebrates global women’s day

A “fabulous” event took place at Congleton Town Hall on Saturday (international women’s day). However, it was not just international women’s day, it was also the birthday of the statue “Our Elizabeth”, it being three years since its unveiling in Bridge Street, Congleton in 2022. It is also women’s history month. Elizabeth’s Group, which formed on international women’s day 2018, has a tradition that the day is marked with an event and this year i…Congleton · Congleton Read Article

Trio Parnassus JN Hummel: Complete Piano Trios

This is a delightful collection of tunes, which you should go and buy; the music is both accomplished and easy to listen to, and it’s what you might imagine you could hear if you dropped into any Salzburg salon habituated by the happening people in Mozart’s era. Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778–1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist whose music reflects the transition from the to the Romantic era. He was a pupil of Mozart, Salieri and Ha…Congleton · Congleton Read Article

Annual walk hopes to raise £30k for charity

The North Staffs Walk, held every year at Tittesworth Water, is an annual event which has raised more than £1 million over the years for Christian Aid, which helps projects in communities around the world. It was launched by the Bishop of Stafford, the Rt Rev Matthew Parker, and the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Coun Lyn Sharpe, with special guest the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Sir Ian Dudson. Organiser John Bamford, who is from Biddulph,…Congleton · Congleton Read Article

Council agrees to reduce grass cutting

A number of areas across Biddulph will only be cut once a year as opposed to the usual fortnightly cut to increase biodiversity and habitats, the scheme costing more money and not a cost-cutting measure. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council said the move was about creating a more sustainable approach. Six pilot areas have been identified and include Halls Road Recreation Ground and Biddulph Valley Park in Biddulph, as well as Brough Park and…Congleton · Congleton Read Article

Death Notices, 29th May 2025

BESTWICK (Sean). At rest at his home address on 12th May 2025, Sean, aged 55 years, of Harriseahead, and formerly of Biddulph. The devoted husband of Lindsay; dearly loved son of Neil and Kath; much-loved dad of Liam and Ethan, and step-dad of James and Jack. Sean will be missed but fondly remembered by his very loving family and many friends. A funeral service is to be held to celebrate the life of Sean at Biddulph Methodist Church on Tuesday, …Congleton · Congleton Read Article

Grand total for pub quiz mastermind Chris

A pub quizmaster who had “never been more nervous in his life” when he read out questions for the first time has just celebrated his 1,000th test of knowledge. Every table was taken at the Roaring Meg in Biddulph for Chris Exon’s milestone occasion. “Ecke” as he has become known by the pub’s quiz regulars, has been asking the questions at the popular watering hole each week for 25 years. Even when the Roaring Meg was closed during the lockdown, …Congleton · Congleton Read Article