News in Crewe

BUSINESSMAN Ed Whitby embarked on a mission to deliver free ice cream to more than 2,000 children at Crewe schools.

Ed, operations manager at ice cream van manufacturers Whitby Morrison, visited seven local primaries to put smiles on pupil's faces with cool treats in the hot weather.

A CREWE children's play centre has been selected to provide free meals and free activities to children during the summer holidays.

Funsters in Stalbridge Road has 600 places to fill for the Holiday Activity Fund scheme, which is being backed by Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford.

A SOUTH Cheshire councillor has called for £2 million allocated for Crewe youth projects to be shared across Cheshire East borough following the announcement of Crewe's £22.9m Town Deal.

Conservative group leader Janet Clowes, who represents Wybunbury, wants Cheshire East Council to "share the success" after last week's announcement that Crewe is one of the latest UK towns to secure the government regeneration cash.

MARKET bosses say the full reopening and official launch of Crewe Market Hall will not be affected by the departure of the venue's events manager.

A packed programme has been organised, including an opening ceremony, for Saturday's launch event, which has been delayed because the lifting of all lockdown restrictions was put back until Monday (July 19).

A RETURN and reuse grocery delivery service is extending its operations to Crewe.

The Modern Milkman says it is on mission "to make plastic-free groceries available to all" and reduce plastic waste.

CREWE community groups are being urged to apply for financial support or practical help from a house builder.

Anwyl Homes is offering £5,000 under the umbrella of 'Love From Anwyl' to the community near to its Alexandra Gardens development.

COUNCIL chiefs are urging people in Cheshire East to be careful after nearly all the country's Covid restrictions were removed today (Monday).

The government's move to step 4 on the road out of lockdown on July 19 is a significant one.

A CREWE-BASED online retailer has opened a rework facility to breath new life into returned appliances.

AO's Latchford warehouse at Weston Road is testing returned goods with the aim of reselling them.

PLANS have been submitted to transform derelict former newspaper offices in Crewe's High Street into living accommodation.

The one-time premises of the Crewe Chronicle have been empty since owners, Trinity Mirror, relocated its staff to offices in Victoria Street in the mid noughties.

A CREWE pub has received a prestigious award as part of a notable landmark for the Campaign for Real Ale.

The Borough Arms in Earle Street is one of three drinking establishments across Cheshire and Merseyside chosen by the pressure group to mark 50 years campaigning for real ale.