News in Crewe

FIRE officers have issued a safety warning after they put out two kitchen blazes.

One fire engine attended at a property in Ludford Street at 10.10pm last night where the chip pan fire was already out but the occupant had suffered burns to his arms. He did not need hospital treatment.

WITH the lockdown easing, at Crewe Nub News we are switching back on our What's On section and we want to help publicise your event.

Whether it is an online concert or class, or a fundraising event for later in the year when restrictions may be eased further, we want to feature it on Crewe Nub News.

A CREWE pub has been reported for breaking lockdown rules over the weekend.

But Cheshire Police says the establishment - which is not being named - will not be prosecuted by the constabulary after it was told to shut its doors by officers.

CREWE will post a 'Welcome back- we've missed you!' message to residents thanks to a council grant.

Rainbow banners, signage and bunting are to displayed over the coming week to encourage people to make a return to the town centre.

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'S pub scene tentatively emerged from its three-month hibernation on "Super Saturday".

Along with hair salons and some cafes and restaurants the town centre began to hum with life again, but it was strictly low key under the shadow of Covid and some doors remained firmly shut.

PEOPLE in Crewe can take candles from their local Co-op food store as the nation prepares to unite and remember all those that have sadly died during the coronavirus pandemic.

These candles are for anyone to take home and light this evening as the country comes together to remember the friends, family and others who have passed away during the pandemic.

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.

A TEENAGER has been charged in connection with an attack which left a 50-year-old man with serious injuries in Crewe.

The 17-year-old faces charges of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and causing grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with the incident on Sunday, May 17.

CHESHIRE East's leaders have criticised as 'wholly inadequate' a government announcement of a new funding package to help councils hit by the massive costs of tackling Covid-19.

A joint statement from leader Councillor Sam Corcoran and deputy leader Councillor Craig Browne said most of the £27bn headlining the announcement had already been delivered directly to businesses by way of grant.