News in Crewe

Planners are recommending approval for a 325-home scheme in Crewe, but with conditions relating to a proposed neighbouring development.

The principle of residential development on the Basford East site, with access from David Whitby Way, has already been established under a previous outline permission.

Sainsbury's only Crewe store closed down for the final time after the lease ended for the Edleston Road building.

A closing down sign has been in the front and back window of the shop since February, confirming it would be shutting at 4pm on Saturday March 5.

Cheshire East Council is reminding its local businesses to apply for funding of up to £6,000, through the government's Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme as the deadline approaches.

The scheme – which closes for applications on Friday 18 March – provides one-off grants to support eligible rate-paying hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Today is International Women's Day and global delivery company Hermes have celebrated the occasion by donating £1,000 to Motherwell Cheshire, after a recommendation from Crewe's MP Dr Kieran Mullan.

Motherwell Cheshire who are based at 54 Beech Street in Crewe, promote positive health and wellbeing for young girls and women. The charity offers counselling, a range of educational services, therapy and mental health support.

Shane Warne was rightly regarded as the Einstein of cricket.

When he famously said "Monty you have played one test match 33 times", many people, not least the media, thought he was spot on.

A MICROBREWERY hit by winter storm damage has launched an appeal to replace a popular outdoor drinking area.

Craft ale specialists Tom's Tap and Brewhouse erected a marquee-style gazebo for its regulars outside its bar and brewing site in Thomas Street in Crewe.

THE Lions and Betley continued their battle for supremacy at the top of the CREWE REGIONAL SUNDAY LEAGUE'S Premier Division.

Leaders The Lions beat Cheshire Cheese 3-1 with two goals from Danny Roberts and one from Jordan Prince.

Cheshire East Council is set to trial a new way of managing green spaces, following its plans to protect and enhance the natural environment.

For many years, the council's countryside ranger service has been managing the countryside to promote biodiversity.

CHESHIRE East Council has celebrated the unveiling of refurbishments at one of its flagship parks in Crewe.

A ceremony at Queens Park took place to unveil new play area improvements, which was attended by local dignitaries including, MP Kieran Mullan, the Mayor of Cheshire East Council, Cllr Sarah Pochin, the Mayor of Crewe Town Council, Cllr Tom Dunlop and children from Edleston Primary School,

A number of Crewe and Nantwich residents were sent a letter from the UK Chief Vet, warning them that there had been an outbreak of the Avian Influenza in the area.

The avian strain influenza in this outbreak presents a low risk to human health, but it is highly pathogenic for birds.