Crewe Chronicle

The Crewe Chronicle, which started out as the Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle, is a weekly newspaper in the UK that made its debut on March 21, 1874. It was established by the editor of the Chester Chronicle to provide a progressive option against the Conservative-leaning Crewe Guardian. Currently owned by Trinity Mirror, the Crewe Chronicle is released every Wednesday in a tabloid style and is priced at 82p. As of June 2012, the newspaper had a circulation of 12,928 copies.

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Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan ready for 'fresh start' as she shares 'exciting' news

3 weeks ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Dan Laurie |Daniel Laurie

Helen Flanagan has revealed she's ready for a fresh start as eyes up her acting comeback. The 34-year-old actress was due to appear in Cluedo 2 theatre tour last year but was advised to withdraw due to medical reasons. However, she's now looking forward to focusing on getting back into acting and has confirmed she has got some big projects coming up very soon.
Live updates as Ellesmere Port building cordoned off with police and firefighters at scene

3 weeks ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Police and firefighters are dealing with a fire at a building in Ellesmere Port town centre. The empty former bank building on Whitby Road and the corner of Heathfield Road has been cordoned off. A road closure is also in place on Whitby Road from the Sutton Way junction heading towards the town centre. Five fire engines are at the scene with police cars and a van also in attendance. The building was used as a bank for several years. It was most recently occupied by a theatre group until May 2023.
Police launch CCTV appeal after cars torched outside block of flats

3 weeks ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to following incidents of criminal damage at a block of flats in a Cheshire town. Officers say two incidents of graffiti being daubed on the walls of White House flats in Spath Lane, Wilmslow, and paint being thrown over cars have occurred between April 15 and May 10. Then in the early hours of May 10, three cars were set on fire. No one was injured as a result of the blaze which was dealt with by one fire engine from Wilmslow.
Chester Zoo's £4m funding to help create 'thriving, wildlife-rich landscape' in Cheshire

3 weeks ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Chester Zoo will help wildlife in Cheshire to flourish thanks to a £4m on funding boost. The zoo, an international conservation charity, has been awarded the cash by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support its 'Networks for Nature' initiative - an ambitious project to restore wildlife habitats across the region. The funds will be used to create or restore 20 ponds, nearly 3,000 metres of hedgerow and more than 100 hectares of habitat.
Cheshire railway attraction returns with new rides and steam engine plan

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Plans to add a new steam engine to the Peacock Railway are on the right track. Thanks to porridge firm Mornflake, which is celebrating its 350th anniversary year, the popular attraction has received funds towards the purchase of a small engine for budding engineers to run and maintain.
Jet2 flight drama as Manchester Airport bound plane diverted due to 'disruptive passengers'

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Chris Slater

A Manchester Airport bound flight was diverted due to 'disruptive passengers', it has been confirmed. The Jet2 flight LS881 from Alicante was part-way through its journey on Friday (April 25) when the decision was made to divert it to Barcelona. A Jet2 spokesperson confirmed: "Flight LS881 diverted to Barcelona so that police could offload some disruptive passengers.
The 'rich past' of a historic Chester property that's 'overflowing with character'

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

A historic Chester city centre property that's 'overflowing with character' is up for sale. The Grade II* listed Castle House "is one of the few surviving timber-framed dwellings in the city". The four-bed home, also once used as a B&B, dates back to the early 1500s. It is being marketed by Currans Unique Homes in Chester with offers over £850,000 being invited.
Plans to develop historic Walton Hall are given go-ahead

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Aran Dhillon

Proposed works to the listed Walton Hall have been approved. Warrington Borough Council’s application seeking listed building consent for the installation of a dividing partition to split rooms at the Grade II listed site came before the development management committee on Thursday. It was approved, subject to conditions.
Balaclava-clad thugs threaten pensioner with knife and order him to hand over cash

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Josh Pennington

A pensioner was robbed by a group of thugs in balaclavas as he walked home from the pub in Warrington. The robbers threatened the 66-year-old man with a knife and demanded that he empty his pockets and hand over cash. Police are now appealing for witnesses and video footage following the armed robbery, which happened at around 7.45pm on Sunday 20 April. The man had left the Maltings pub on Old Hall Road and was walking home when he was stopped.
Major plans for town centre could include new homes, bars, and market

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Mark Smith

Wide-scale regeneration plans could completely transform a town centre. Halton Council's executive board has been advised in a report to approve the Widnes Town Centre Regeneration Framework, a scheme designed to modernise and future-proof the town centre.