Post Tagged with: "Gresty Road"

Traffic signal upgrades set for major roads in Crewe, says CEC

Traffic signal upgrades set for major roads in Crewe, says CEC

Government funded highways works are set to take place at major traffic light junctions in Crewe this month, says Cheshire East Council.

The aim of the roads works on the busy Nantwich Road, Gresty Road, and Edleston Road junctions is to reduce congestion.

July 28, 2023
Two men arrested in connection with assault on Crewe pensioner

Two men arrested in connection with assault on Crewe pensioner

Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the serious assault of a pensioner in Crewe.

A 22-year-old and 24-year-old, both from the Crewe area, were arrested yesterday (November 7) on suspicion of section 18 assault.

November 8, 2022
Charity Crewe Alex football match raises thousands for The Christie

Charity Crewe Alex football match raises thousands for The Christie

By Jonathan White
A charity football match at Crewe Alexandra has helped raise vital funds for The Christie cancer centre.

The match was organised by Crewe Alex FC stadium announcer and lifelong fan, Andrew Scoffin, who is fighting cancer for the second time in 11 years.

May 11, 2021
Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

Crewe Alex chairman Bowler steps down after football sex abuse scandal

Crewe Alexandra Chairman John Bowler has stepped down “with immediate effect” following the Sheldon report and BBC documentary into historic sex abuse of young players at the club.

Bowler, who became Crewe chairman in 1987, said in a statement released today that it was always his intention to stand down following the conclusion of the Sheldon Review.

March 25, 2021
Developers announce dementia care home plan in Shavington

Developers announce dementia care home plan in Shavington

Developers have unveiled plans for a 72-bedroom specialist dementia care home in Shavington.

The plans are for land off Gresty Road, led by Liberty Care Developments and Anavo.

February 28, 2021
Two HS2 consultations launched by Cheshire East Council

Two HS2 consultations launched by Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East Council has launched two consultations on what HS2 could mean for Crewe and surrounding area.

Proposals include how HS2 may support jobs, improve the environment and make the area’s transport network fit for the future.

July 29, 2019
HS2 Crewe railway station development consultation ends

HS2 Crewe railway station development consultation ends

Cheshire East Council has completed its public consultation on the type of development that could be seen around Crewe railway station following the arrival of HS2.

The public has submitted opinions on the development over the past six weeks.

March 30, 2019
South Cheshire man jailed for 20 sex offences against boys

South Cheshire man jailed for 20 sex offences against boys

A South Cheshire man has been jailed for five years for a string of sexual offences while working as a volunteer at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

Rory Kenny, 52, pleaded guilty to 20 charges with his victims as young as 13.

December 23, 2015
New £7 million road linking A500 and Gresty Road to be unveiled

New £7 million road linking A500 and Gresty Road to be unveiled

The new £7million road linking the A500 at Shavington with Gresty Road in Crewe is to be unveiled on Monday (July 27).

The 0.7-mile Basford West Spine Road will be named Jack Mills Way, after the late train driver from Crewe who was attacked during the notorious Great Train Robbery in 1963.

July 24, 2015
Dario Gradi and Crewe Alex stars visit Leighton Hospital children

Dario Gradi and Crewe Alex stars visit Leighton Hospital children

Young football stars from Crewe Alexandra dropped by to boost poorly children facing Christmas in Leighton Hospital. Crewe Alex’s Under 18s joined ex manager Dario Gradi MBE to visit the child and adolescent unit of the hospital.

December 18, 2013
Fans flock to Crewe Alexandra for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy visit

Fans flock to Crewe Alexandra for Johnstone’s Paint Trophy visit

Hundreds of Crewe Alex fans from across South Cheshire flocked to Gresty Road to glimpse the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. Nantwichnews editor Pete Leydon (pictured) joined supporters young and old who packed out the club shop during a special promotion of the JPT Final against Southend on April 7.

March 28, 2013
Crewe Alexandra fans to see Wembley trophy and meet team

Crewe Alexandra fans to see Wembley trophy and meet team

Crewe Alexandra supporters can catch a glimpse of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy when it visits Gresty Road today (March 27) ahead of the Wembley final on April 7. The Alex take on Southend United in what will be the club’s first-ever cup final appearance at Wembley Stadium.

March 27, 2013
Young England stars train at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

Young England stars train at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium

These are England’s football stars of the future in Nantwich as they prepare for an international friendly game with Poland. The England under 18s squad took part in a training session at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium.

March 6, 2012