News in Crewe

Former Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith has said she will not be standing as Labour parliamentary candidate at the next general election.

Ms Smith snatched the seat from the Conservatives in 2017, beating sitting MP Edward Timpson by just 48 votes after three recounts.

Planners are recommending approval for a residential caravan site for two Gypsy families in Winterley near Crewe, despite almost 200 objections.

Approximately 190 residents have written to Cheshire East Council to object to the application for four caravans, which would be on two small fields on the west side of Elton Lane close to the Haslington Bypass.

Today marks Dog Theft Awareness Day and the start of Pet Theft Awareness Week. Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, wants owners to be aware of simple tips that can help keep their companions safe.

Having a dog stolen is a traumatic experience for the animal and for the family left with a big hole to fill.

Residents of Crewe will soon be able to enjoy 13x faster broadband speeds, as fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband has been earmarked for the town.

Be Fibre is the UK's newest full-time broadband provider after securing a £100m investment of private funding to support its national roll out in 2021.

An elected Labour Young People Champion at Cheshire East Council spoke to Crewe Nub News about an important sexual harassment campaign that has recently launched.

Cllr James Barber represents the Broken Cross and Upton ward in Macclesfield. He has been elected since 2019.

A community based Crewe gymnastics club entered the northern qualifiers for the British TeamGym finals in Newcastle upon Tyne last week.

The LS Gymnastics Crewe Academy, located at the Apollo Buckingham Health Sciences Campus on Crewe Road, were successful and came away with three teams gold, two team silver and one team bronze.

THE CREWE REGIONAL SUNDAY LEAGUE has lost its longest-serving member.

Premier Division outfit Faddiley have resigned with immediate effect with 11 games still to play after persistent difficulties raising a side and failing to fulfil several fixtures.

A FAMILY business in Crewe has celebrated its 30th birthday.

Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Supplies has been a family concern over three decades since its founding in 1992 by Paul and Janette Nevitt.

DAVE Artell confirmed backroom changes at Crewe have seen under-23s manager Alex Morris step up to become his assistant.

The Alex boss revealed the revamp, which follows a lengthy review of roles, recruitment and player development, after yesterday's 2-0 defeat at Sunderland, the club's 10th in their last 11 games.

A CAMPAIGN to revive Crewe Carnival is gathering momentum with a public meeting planned to recruit volunteers being hosted later this week.

Organiser Darren O'Connor is also due to address Crewe Town Council's marketing and events committee tomorrow night (Monday) to drum up more support as he targets the summer of 2023 as a potential return for the carnival.