News in Crewe

A COMPANY specialising in asbestos risk management is making growth plans in Crewe following the government's Covid-19 review.

SCK Group Ltd, originally based at The Quadrangle at Crewe Hall, was hit hard last year with restrictions on movements around the country forcing it to establish temporary offices in Dartford in Kent to accommodate its southern-based operations.

POLICE are appealing for help tracing a man wanted in connection with a burglary at industrial premises in Crewe.

Jamie Wallace is from Salford and is believed to be in this part of Greater Manchester or in Eccles.

A LOAN shark from Crewe who traded illicit tobacco products has been ordered to pay back more than £70,000 or face more jail time.

Vincent Hamilton, 57, of Badger Avenue, Crewe, was sentenced to 30 months in prison in August 2019 after pleading guilty to illegal money lending, money laundering and selling illegal tobacco products.

I HOPE you are all enjoying the easing of lockdown restrictions, whether that be visiting your local pub or heading to the gym.

Since my last column, I have been busy visiting local shops, pubs, gym and more to support them as they open their doors again. Lets get behind our local high streets!

RESIDENTS in Crewe came together to hold their inaugural 'May Day on the Avenue' scarecrow trail on Sunday.

The scarecrow trail followed a route around the Ludlow Circle incorporating Ludlow Avenue and Stanhope Avenue and featured over fifteen front garden scarecrow displays.

A CARE home centenarian has demonstrated her mind is still as sharp as her pencil by winning a writing competition.

Irene Schofield, who lives at the Belong Crewe care village, took top prize in the 'Grow Old Disgracefully' competition with a vivid childhood memory of being saved by a bathtub when she was a tot.

WILLASTON is preparing to get tough on dog owners who don't care about their pooches' poop.

Councillors have printed off posters and prepared stencilled floor graphics to make pet owners think twice before they scarper without clearing up their mess.

VOTERS in Crewe will be casting their votes next Thursday (May 6) for two vacant council seats in the town as well as selecting a Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire.

The Crewe West seat on Cheshire East Council, vacant since the death of Labour councillor Brian Roberts last year, has attracted some new and familiar faces to the hustings.

EMERGENCY crews were called out to Broughton Road after a collision between a BMW and a van today.

One motorist was taken to Leighton Hospital as a precautionary measure, but police say there were no serious injuries as a result of the smash at the junction with Warmingham Road at around 11.30 this morning.

A SHAVINGTON councillor has voiced his concerns about plans to end online council meetings.

A High Court ruling has been made that will prohibit authorities from holding their meetings on virtual platforms like zoom and Teams next month.