A530 Cheshire both ways severe accident, between Smithy Lane and B5076 Flowers Lane.
A530 Cheshire - A530 Middlewich Road in Crewe closed and delays in both directions between the Smithy Lane junction and the B5076 Flowers Lane junction, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Cats die from antifreeze poisoning
Two cats have died after being poisoned with anti-freeze in a village.
They both died earlier this month after ingesting the substance near Van Diemans Road in Wombourne, Staffordshire, near Wolverhampton.
The RSPCA says it doesn't know whether the animals were deliberately poisoned but is asking owners to look out for symptoms, which include vomiting, sleepiness, uncoordinated movement and/or difficulty breathing.
Quote Message: At the moment we would advise everyone in the area to keep an eye on their cats’ wellbeing and if they are showing symptoms of poisoning get them veterinary treatment immediately. At this stage we do not know if these were accidental incidents or deliberate but we would ask for people to check where they keep their pesticides and chemicals including antifreeze and make sure it is secure and out of the way of cats." from Jackie Hickman RSPCA inspector
At the moment we would advise everyone in the area to keep an eye on their cats’ wellbeing and if they are showing symptoms of poisoning get them veterinary treatment immediately. At this stage we do not know if these were accidental incidents or deliberate but we would ask for people to check where they keep their pesticides and chemicals including antifreeze and make sure it is secure and out of the way of cats."
Football: Stoke, Vale and Crewe all checking-in for tonight's trophy games
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Stoke City's under-23 side play Blackburn Rovers in the Checkatrade Trophy tonight. Kick off at Ewood Park is 19:45.
Port Vale begin their campaign with an away tie at League One club Oldham Athletic. Vale boss Michael Brown says he's unsure whether the home side will treat the competition seriously.
David Artell's Crewe side face Newcastle United's under-23's. Artell told BBC Radio Stoke the tournament that can bring many rewards to a club like Crewe.
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There is coverage of all three games on BBC Radio Stoke, with all the build-up beginning in Sport at Six.
This will then become heavier and more widespread towards dawn - lows of 12C (54F).
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'Deliberate' wheelie-bin fires in Crewe - fire service advice
Tim Wedgwood
BBC Local Live
You're being reminded to store your bins away after a number of wheelie bins were set alight last night in Crewe.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue say one crew was called out to Newton Street in the town at around 23:30.
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Firefighters are urging anyone with any information about the spate of fires to talk to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or to Cheshire Police on 101.
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Severe accident: A522 Staffordshire both ways
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A522 Staffordshire both ways severe accident, at Wedgwood Road.
A522 Staffordshire - Heavy traffic on A522 Tean Road in both directions in Cheadle at the Wedgwood Road junction, because of an accident earlier on. All lanes have been re-opened.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Chalking up a successful pavement art festival in Crewe
Chris King
South Cheshire reporter, BBC Radio Stoke
Crewe Market Square played host to an international pavement art festival over the bank holiday weekend.
Here are just a few of the pictures which hopefully weren't affected by the early morning drizzle.
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Top hotel can serve alcohol again - after three-month booze ban lifted
Six people have been arrested in Stourbridge after a burglary yesterday.
Staffordshire Police said officers were called to a property on Dunsley Road, Kinver, at about 23:15.
One person was arrested inside the house, the force said.
The six include:
An 18-year-old woman from Brierley Hill - on suspicion of burglary
A 17-year-old boy from Stourbridge - on suspicion of burglary and possession of cannabis
Three 16-year-old boys from Dudley - on suspicion of burglary
A 15-year-old boy from Halesowen - on suspicion of burglary
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Cheeky monkeys arrive at zoo
A pair of Pygmy Marmosets, born at the end of June, are now ready to meet the public.
The new arrivals are already
getting into the swing of things and making friends at Drayton Manor zoo, under the watchful eye
of their doting parents, Chillido and Wicket.
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Quote Message: Everyone here at the zoo is over the moon with our baby Pygmy Marmosets and it’s always fantastic when our breeding programmes deliver us some new arrivals." from Chris Mitchell Zoo Manager
Everyone here at the zoo is over the moon with our baby Pygmy Marmosets and it’s always fantastic when our breeding programmes deliver us some new arrivals."
They originate from South American rainforests and their diet consists of gum, plants, fruits insects and sap.
They use their sharp teeth to gnaw at trees to release the sap and, like other monkeys, they love being high up in the trees and live in groups of about a dozen.
Kevin Nunes scandal: Family break five-year silence and criticise delays
M6 Cheshire northbound severe accident, between J17 for A534 Sandbach and J18 for A54 Middlewich.
M6 Cheshire - Severe delays, two lanes closed and queuing traffic on M6 northbound between J17, A534 (Sandbach) and J18, A54 (Middlewich), because of an accident involving two lorries earlier on and a spillage on the road. Travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Congestion to J16, A500 (Crewe).
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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A 17-year-old boy from Stourbridge - on suspicion of burglary and possession of cannabis
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They both died earlier this month after ingesting the substance near Van Diemans Road in Wombourne, Staffordshire, near Wolverhampton.
The RSPCA says it doesn't know whether the animals were deliberately poisoned but is asking owners to look out for symptoms, which include vomiting, sleepiness, uncoordinated movement and/or difficulty breathing.
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Stoke City's under-23 side play Blackburn Rovers in the Checkatrade Trophy tonight. Kick off at Ewood Park is 19:45.
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They originate from South American rainforests and their diet consists of gum, plants, fruits insects and sap.
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