All the latest news from Crewe and surrounding towns and suburbs including Sandbach, Nantwich, Middlewich and Alsager.
Protesters plan march Jul 2 2008
THOUSANDS are expected to march through Nantwich next week to protest against plans to downgrade the First Responder service. more
Team makes tracks toward rail revolution Jul 2 2008
THE massive scheme to build a new Crewe station at Basford will be the biggest construction project the area has ever seen if it goes ahead. more
Fight on to save school Jul 2 2008
OUTRAGED parents are warning education bosses they are in for a fight as they launch a campaign to save their school from the axe. more
Hero convicted of clamping without licence Jul 2 2008
A “HAVE-A-GO” hero who was commended by the courts for stopping two armed robbers in Crewe has been found guilty of illegal wheel clamping. more
Fury over bins to be left on car park Jul 2 2008
AN ANGRY householder says Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council binmen are telling him to obstruct parked cars because they won’t collect his wheelie bins from his house. more
Fears over offer from Covanta Jul 2 2008
COUNCIL bosses could be faced with the dilemma of accepting an incinerator at Midpoint 18 to help finance the Middlewich Bypass. more
Plans for £500m railway station Jul 2 2008
NETWORK Rail is planning a huge £500m project to build a new Crewe train station at Basford as part of one of the biggest construction projects in the UK, the Chronicle can reveal. more
School’s shock over ‘no boys’ decision Jul 2 2008
THE headteacher of all-girl Sandbach High, John Leigh, says he is “devastated” after the school was banned from admitting boys to its sixth form next year. more
Theatre chance is a real dream Jul 2 2008
BUDDING actors and actresses will be able to pick up tips from the professionals as the latest additions to the Crewe and Nantwich Carnival and Festival 2008 programme are revealed. more
Adviser faces jail over thefts of £1m Jul 2 2008
A FINANCIAL adviser admitted stealing more than £1m of investors’ money when he appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Monday. more
Standing ovation for show stars Jul 2 2008
PUPILS of Middlewich High School lifted an award at the Cheshire Show for sowing the seeds of science. more
Eighty years a fan, Jim celebrates award Jul 2 2008
A NANTWICH Town FC supporter has won the national William Hill Fan of the Year Award after following the Dabbers for 80 years. more
Town butcher hangs up his apron Jul 2 2008
MIDDLEWICH’S longest serving butcher will cut his ties to the town as he heads for sunnier shores. more
Bridge work delay ‘affecting trade’ Jul 2 2008
REPAIR work on a rail bridge which has closed Wistaston Road in Crewe will take two months longer than planned. more
Donkeys under starter’s orders Jul 2 2008
SANDBACH Rugby Club organisers are scrumming down for their biggest and best ever donkey derby. more
Health centre is just what doctor ordered Jul 2 2008
A £4.5M health centre allowing patients to use a host of community services under one roof will open in Alsager this month. more
Karen and Nick’s French connection Jul 2 2008
Would you be prepared to pack everything in, move abroad and start a new life wine-making? Hankelow couple Karen and Nick Kitchener did just that. BELINDA RYAN reports more
