News in Crewe

CREWE'S Town Mayor has highlighted the sterling work of town charities providing hot meals for those in need during the second lockdown.

Cllr Benn Minshall says the efforts of charities such as Wishing Well and Hopes and Beams demonstrates the community spirit and compassion shown by people in Crewe when the chips are down.

CHESHIRE East Council has revealed what its councillors claimed during 2019/20.

Members of the authority received a basic allowance of £12,351 for a full year's service on the authority but were able to claim extra expenses for travel and subsistence, while special responsibility allowances for those holding portfolios and leadership duties swelled their claims.

CREWE skipper Perry Ng says he needs to concentrate "on his own game" after a few indifferent performances.

After three defeats in the last four games - albeit against top six opponents - the Railwaymen will look to get back to winning ways when they host Gillngham tomorrow night (K.O 7pm).

CREWE and Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan wants to hear what constituents think about the looming second national lockdown.

The Conservative MP will cast his vote in Parliament this week and while there has been some dissent in government ranks about the restrictions which come into force on Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's month-long measures are certain to be rubber stamped.

THE Crewe Regional Sunday League is preparing to shut down until December 6.

The new lockdown means the league - along with all grassroots football and sport - is facing being put on hold for a month, although League Secretary Dave Cooper is awaiting guidance from the FA.

HOMES in Crewe got into the Halloween spirit despite Covid-19 restrictions.

Most trick or treating and Halloween parties were curtailed this year to reduce the spread of infection, but there were still many imaginative and colourful ghoulish displays around town on Saturday night.

A CREWE charity is delighted to announce it has been chosen by the Co-op as one of its local causes.

Supported Community Business (Special Needs) has been be selected by Co-op members to receive funding through the Co-op Local Community Fund.

A PENSIONER was paid a 90th birthday visit when his own personalised ice cream van appeared at his front door.

Retired electrician George Smith was bowled over the kind gesture by Crewe firm Whitby Morrison, whose manager director Stuart Whitby drove the vehicle around to deliver an icy treat on the special day.

DAVE Artell believes he has assembled the "strongest" squad of his three-year tenure at Gresty Road.

The Alex boss could afford to have experienced hands Luke Murphy and Chris Porter on the bench in the weekend win at Doncaster Rovers such is the level of competition for places.

COMMUNITY radio station The Cat 107.9 FM raised £3,058 for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity's 'Lost Little Ones' baby bereavement suite appeal.

The fantastic fundraising effort was the reward from a 'Sunday Night at the Lyceum' variety show organised by The Cat, featuring singing, dancing and comedy at the Crewe venue back in February.