News in Crewe

Crewe Alexandra will play Lincoln City at home in the Carabao Cup first round.

The Railwaymen were drawn against the fellow League One side in the Northern section of the draw, which took place this morning (Tuesday).

CREWE'S players returned to action for the first time since March 7 as they hosted Welsh Premier Champions Connah's Quay Nomads at Reaseheath.

The Alex stepped up their pre-season preparations with their first warm-up match, fielding two sides in each half and responding strongly to falling behind to Andy Morrison's outfit before the break.

A JUNIOR football club has revealed a new sponsorship.

Crewe Town FC Under-10s are sponsoring the show 'CHILDREN TAKEOVER WITH EVA DAVIS' on This is the Cat 107.9fm.

A GROWING junior football club in Crewe has taken on board a rival set-up.

Crewe Athletic Juniors U10s to U13s have agreed to join Crewe Town FC, a Charter Standard Club, based at the Cumberland Arena, which has built up an excellent reputation since its formation in 2018.

CREWE Alex players held a promotion party with a difference as the champagne was uncorked to herald the club's return to League One after a four-year absence.

Railwaymen fans will have happy memories of celebrating with their players at Prenton Park back in 1989, the Deva Stadium in 1994, at Wembley twice in 1997 and 2012 and Loftus Road back in 2003.

PARKRUNNERS from Crewe are still donning their trainers and submitting their times during lockdown.

Organisers of the popular parkrun events have launched (not)parkrun where runners can submit a 5k walk or run on a route of their choosing and at a day and time of their choice while the nationally co-ordinated event remains paused.

TENNIS enthusiasts in Crewe have been back in the swing of things after the easing of restrictions for the sport.

Both Crewe Hightown Congregational Tennis Club and Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club report their courts are being well used by members, although visitors are currently banned from playing.

TWO Crewe-born athletes have won bronze medals at the Tokyo Olympics.

Trampolinist Bryony Page and swimmer Luke Greenbank secured honours this morning (Friday) with Page claiming her second Olympic medal after winning silver at Rio 2016.

WEALTH management firm Franklyn Financial Management's charity fundraising total has edged over the £1 million mark after a successful golf day.

The event, the Swanky Swing, attended by 120 golfers at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa on July 8 took the running total to over £1,050,000 with £54,000 raised from the event alone.

THREE young gymnasts from Crewe have been selected to represent GB in a European event later this year.

Lewis Lakin, Sharni Jones and Naomi Bostock are all members of LS Gymnastics Crewe Academy.