News in Crewe

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.

SANDBACH Curshaws continued their rich vein of form in front of goal with a 12-1 hammering of Crewe Town Reserves.

Despite a gallant first-half effort the home side found themselves 4-0 down at the break and Curshaws stepped up the gear in the second half to hit double figures.

SCOTT Taylor hit a hat-trick as Premier Division leaders George and Dragon maintained their 100 per cent start with a 7-1 win at Faddiley.

Robbie Hatton, Callum Norwell, Ryan Mitchell and Joe Duckworth were also on the sheet with Danny Lavalette scoring for Faddiley.

CREWE FC are aiming to improve on a mixed start to their Cheshire League campaign.

The Cumberland Arena outfit have won one of their opening three fixtures after choosing to start the season almost a month later than many of their Premier Division counterparts.