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Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

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M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, from J19 for A556 to J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound from J19, A556 (Knutsford) to J18, A54 (Middlewich), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Artell believes complacency is Crewe's biggest concern

BBC Radio Stoke Sport

Crewe manager David Artell believes complacency is the biggest threat to their promotion ambitions.

They're second in the League Two table with 16 games left to play and Artell added: "We've got to make sure that we just keep churning out results, whether they're come- from-behind wins or go-ahead wins."

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Crewe play Oldham on Saturday and Artell said he didn't think the players were suffering from pressure at this time.

Bin lorries converted to use gas fuel

Bin lorries in Crewe and other parts of Cheshire are going to be converted to use hyrdogen fuel.

Cheshire East Council has been given £1m to pay for the move and will also set up the first green hydrogen fuelling facility in the North West of England.

Severe accident: M6 Cheshire southbound

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M6 Cheshire southbound severe accident, at J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.

M6 Cheshire - M6 in Staffordshire lane closed on exit slip road and queues southbound at J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: A530 Cheshire both ways

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A530 Cheshire both ways severe accident, from Smithy Lane to B5076 Flowers Lane.

A530 Cheshire - A530 Middlewich Road in Leighton closed and queues in both directions from the Smithy Lane junction to the B5076 Flowers Lane junction, because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

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M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, from J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach to J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound from J17, A534 (Sandbach) to J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of emergency repairs. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, from J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich to J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound from J18, A54 (Middlewich) to J17, A534 (Sandbach), because of a car that's broken down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Police investigate possible armed robbery link

An armed robbery at an off-licence near Crewe last night could be linked to three others in recent weeks.

Cheshire Police said three masked men armed with baseball bats had targeted Bargain Booze, in Kings Drive, Wistaston, getting away with cash, cigarettes and alcohol.

Bargain Booze
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A shop worker who was in the store room at the time wasn't hurt, but is said to be shaken.

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire northbound

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M6 Cheshire northbound severe disruption, between J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich and J19 for A556.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 northbound between J18, A54 (Middlewich) and J19, A556 (Knutsford), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Thieves steal £6,000 from pay and display machines

Thieves stole £6,000 from pay and display ticket machines in Crewe and Nantwich during December and January.

Cheshire Police said 13 car parks had been targeted, including Lyceum Square and Railway Street in Crewe.

The repairs are likely to cost about £10,000.

Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire northbound

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M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between J15 for A500 D Road and J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.

M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed on M6 northbound between J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire northbound

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M6 Cheshire northbound severe disruption, at J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich.

M6 Cheshire - M6 lane closed on exit slip road northbound at J18, A54 (Middlewich), because of a lorry having a tyre changed. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

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M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, from J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich to J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed and it's slow on M6 southbound from J18, A54 (Middlewich) to J17, A534 (Sandbach), because of a vehicle on fire.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire northbound

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M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, at Keele Services.

M6 Staffordshire - M6 lane closed on slip road from the services northbound at Keele Services, because of a break down and a broken down abnormal load. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

'Police incident' blocking rail lines

BBC News Travel

A police incident is blocking rail lines between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street.

Trains are subject to delay and cancellation until about 14:00 said National Rail Enquiries.

Buses have been requested to run between Crewe and Liverpool South parkway.

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Severe accident: M6 Staffordshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Staffordshire southbound severe accident, from J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent to J15 for A500 D Road.

M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed and queues on M6 southbound from J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) to J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire northbound

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M6 Cheshire northbound severe disruption, between J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach and J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 northbound between J17, A534 (Sandbach) and J18, A54 (Middlewich), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: M6 Staffordshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Staffordshire southbound severe accident, between J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent and J15 for A500 D Road.

M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed and it's very slow on M6 southbound between J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of an accident involving a van earlier on and emergency repairs.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: M6 Staffordshire northbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Staffordshire northbound severe accident, from J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent to J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach.

M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed on M6 northbound from J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) to J17, A534 (Sandbach), because of an accident. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: M6 Cheshire northbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire northbound severe accident, from J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent to J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 northbound from J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) in Staffordshire to J17, A534 (Sandbach) in Cheshire, because of an accident. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: M6 Staffordshire northbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Staffordshire northbound severe accident, between J15 for A500 D Road and J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.

M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed on M6 northbound between J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of an accident. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, from J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach to J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.

M6 Cheshire - Two lanes closed on M6 southbound from J17, A534 (Sandbach) to J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of a vehicle on fire.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

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M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, at M6.

M6 Cheshire - M6 entry slip road partially blocked southbound at M6, Sandbach Services, because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, between J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach and J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound between J17, A534 (Sandbach) and J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Ex-MP looks to win council seat

BBC Radio Stoke

The former Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith is hoping to become a Cheshire East borough councillor.

She has been confirmed as Labour's candidate for the Crewe South ward by-election next month.

Laura Smith
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The former teacher lost her parliamentary seat in the December general election after two years as MP.

Prospective candidates had until 16:00 today to register their nomination. The full list of candidates will appear on the Cheshire East Council website.

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire northbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire northbound severe disruption, from J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich to J19 for A556.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed and it's slow on M6 northbound from J18, A54 (Middlewich) to J19, A556 (Knutsford), because of a car that's broken down.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, between J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach and J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound between J17, A534 (Sandbach) and J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of emergency repairs. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire northbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire northbound severe disruption, between J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich and J19 for A556.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 northbound between J18, A54 (Middlewich) and J19, A556 (Knutsford), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: M6 Cheshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire southbound severe accident, from J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach to J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed and it's heavy on M6 southbound from J17, A534 (Sandbach) to J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Cheshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire southbound severe disruption, from J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich to J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound from J18, A54 (Middlewich) to J17, A534 (Sandbach), because of a car that's broken down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire northbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between J15 for A500 D Road and Keele Services.

M6 Staffordshire - One lane closed and it's slow on M6 northbound between J15, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and Keele Services, because of a break down.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Woman seriously injured in motorway crash

A woman in her 30s suffered serious injuries in a crash involving a car and lorry on the M6 in Cheshire yesterday evening.

It happened on the southbound carriageway between Middlewich and Sandbach and emergency services had to cut the roof off the woman's car to free her.

Crash
Cheshire Fire Service

Severe accident: M6 Cheshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire southbound severe accident, from J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich to J17 for A534 Old Mill Road Sandbach.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 southbound from J18, A54 (Middlewich) to J17, A534 (Sandbach), because of an accident. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe accident: M6 Cheshire northbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Cheshire northbound severe accident, from J18 for A54 Middlewich Road Middlewich to J19 for A556.

M6 Cheshire - One lane closed on M6 northbound from J18, A54 (Middlewich) to J19, A556 (Knutsford), because of an accident. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M6 Staffordshire southbound

BBC News Travel

M6 Staffordshire southbound severe disruption, between J16 for A500 Stoke-On-Trent and Keele Services.

M6 Staffordshire - Temporary closure and stationary on M6 southbound between J16, A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and Keele Services, because of emergency repairs.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time