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Crewe Alexandra Women's Defender Shannon Weston Has ACL Surgery
Shannon Weston, a defender for Crewe Alexandra Women, has undergone successful surgery following a serious ACL injury sustained during pre-season training.
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Crewe Alexandra's Unbeaten Run Ends with 2-0 Defeat at Exeter
Crewe Alexandra's unbeaten run ended at Exeter City after a controversial penalty and late goal. The Railwaymen remain third in League Two.
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Crewe Alexandra Set Club Record with 3-2 Win Over Rochdale
Crewe Alexandra beat Rochdale 3-2 to set a new club record of 11 games unbeaten at the start of a league season, with Jordan Gibson scoring twice.
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Crewe Alexandra: Hutchinson Fit, Demetriou Close for Rochdale
Crewe Alexandra manager Lee Bell has confirmed that Reece Hutchinson is fit for selection ahead of the club's match against Rochdale on Saturday at 3pm. Mickey Demetriou could also be available for the game at Mornflake Stadium, though Bell indicated he may not feature until Tuesday or the following Saturday.
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Cheshire East prepares 21 gritters and 5,200 tonnes of salt for winter
The council says 17 gritting routes cover around 40 per cent of its road network, with residents urged to leave room for crews.
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Crewe Alexandra Backs EFL's Together Against Racism Campaign
Crewe Alexandra is backing the EFL's Together Against Racism campaign, which runs from 16 to 26 October across all 72 clubs in the league. The club will mark a dedicated matchday on Saturday, 17 October, when Crewe Alexandra plays Rochdale, to reinforce the message that racism has no place in football, online or in communities.
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Paul Walker appointed interim chief executive of Cheshire East Council
He will join on Monday 19 October while recruitment for a permanent chief executive continues.
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Crewe Alexandra Travel to Swindon Town on Saturday
Crewe Alexandra aim to extend their unbeaten League Two start at Swindon Town on Saturday 12.30pm. The Alex sit third with 15 points from nine games.
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Crewe Alexandra Away Tickets & Coach Travel to Exeter City
Crewe Alexandra has confirmed ticket prices and coach travel details for the away fixture at Exeter City next Tuesday, with kick-off at 7.45pm.
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Crewe Alexandra Move Top After 1-0 Win at Swindon
Crewe Alexandra beat Swindon 1-0 away to move to the top of League Two. Jordan Gibson scored his third goal in three games.
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Crewe Alexandra FC Approves Retro Badge for 150th Anniversary Season
Crewe Alexandra FC has received approval from the Independent Football Regulator to adopt a retro club crest during the 2027/28 season as part of celebrations marking 150 years since the club's first competitive game in December 1877.
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Cheshire countryside photography exhibition opens at Crewe’s PLATFORM gallery
Images from CPRE Cheshire’s centenary competition are on display at PLATFORM on Market Street until 31 October.
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Cheshire East Local Plan reaches first milestone after more than 1,500 responses
The council has agreed to publish its first gateway assessment at the end of October, with another community assembly planned for November.
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Cheshire East delays food waste collections until early 2027
Weekly food waste collections have been postponed while Cheshire East tackles missed bin collections. Residents should keep their caddies, and three-weekly black bin collections will also wait.
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Crewe Alexandra's Inside Crewe Issue 58 Out Now
The 58th edition of Inside Crewe, Crewe Alexandra FC's official monthly magazine, is now available to purchase. The publication offers exclusive interviews, in-depth features, and behind-the-scenes access across all areas of the club.
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Cheshire East seeks views on proposed Council Tax Support changes
The council says the consultation will help inform a later decision on its 2027/28 scheme for working-age households.
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Cheshire East tops Childhood Lottery ranking, but council acknowledges inequalities
The Children’s Commissioner’s research places the borough first while warning that area-wide scores do not reflect every child’s experience.
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Cheshire East opens consultation on home-to-school travel assistance
Families and residents can comment on proposed changes from 16 October until 4 December.
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Cheshire East says A500 improvement scheme loses government funding
The council says the A500 corridor and Crewe station connections scheme has been removed from the Major Road Network programme and will assess whether any parts can still proceed.
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Match Report | Blackpool 2 Crewe 2 (Blackpool win 4-2 on pens)
Crewe Alexandra were edged out by Blackpool on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Bloomfield Road. The hosts won the shootout 4-2 to claim victory in a tightly contested match.
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Congleton manufacturer Thermmark showcases tactile paving and inclusive employment
Cheshire East council leaders visited Thermmark to discuss new products, manufacturing technology and support for young adults with special educational needs to enter employment.
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Players will get opportunity at Blackpool - Bell
Crewe Alexandra travel to Blackpool on Tuesday for their second Jersey Mike's Trophy Northern Group B game, with manager Lee Bell promising squad rotation.
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Crewe transition project supporting vulnerable young people wins regional award
A multi-agency project which supported 42 vulnerable young people in Crewe as they moved from secondary school into further education has won a regional partnerships award.
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Kingsbourne Academy opens in Nantwich with first 19 pupils
A new 210-place primary school in Nantwich has welcomed its first Reception class, with dedicated SEND provision and plans to grow year by year.
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Government approves Cheshire East SEND reform plan
The plan focuses on earlier support and greater inclusion in mainstream schools, with an inclusion funding pilot due to launch this month.
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Match Report | Crewe 3 Bristol Rovers 1
Crewe Alexandra beat Bristol Rovers 3-1 at Mornflake Stadium with a Jack Lankester double and Jordan Gibson goal.
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Jack Lankester | "We want more wins, and that’s exactly what we’ll be aiming for come Saturday."
Jack Lankester says Crewe Alexandra have made a positive start but left points on the table in some matches.
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Match Report | Crewe 4 Aston Villa U21s 1
Crewe Alexandra eased to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa Under-21s in their Jersey Mike's Trophy opener, with Jack Lankester scoring a brace.
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Cumberland Arena in Crewe to reopen after major transformation
Cumberland Arena will reopen on 12 October with a new 3G pitch, gym, studios, spectator facilities and improved parking.
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Congleton Family Hub opens new sensory room and outdoor play space
Congleton Family Hub has reopened with a new sensory room and improved outdoor play space, expanding support for children, young people and families.
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Letters to Loved Ones post boxes open across Cheshire East cemeteries
New memorial post boxes at eight Cheshire East cemeteries allow visitors to write private messages to family members and friends who have died.
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