News in Alsager

Shane Warne was rightly regarded as the Einstein of cricket.

When he famously said "Monty you have played one test match 33 times", many people, not least the media, thought he was spot on.

From celebrity chef, James Martin, to Rode Hall near Alsager – no wonder stall holder Henry Cooke is smiling.

Visitors to Saturday's Rode Hall Spring Market couldn't believe their eyes when they stumbled upon the Clotton Hall Dairy stand.

Alsager Cricket Club's chairman and treasurer, Alan Stancliffe, has paid tribute to Australian cricketer, Shane Warne whose death sadly was announced along with that of fellow Australian cricketer, Rod Marsh.

"Like the whole of our cricketing family we are mourning the loss of a great cricketer and character within the game," said Alan.

Alsager Nub News reader, Tom Beamon, has pointed out the benefits of Crewe's bid to become the headquarters of the Great British Railways.

And he has likened the bonuses which it would bring, if successful, to those of the Salford and Greater Manchester area when the BBC moved to the North West.

A PENSION fund with almost 100,000 members across Cheshire said it is reviewing its investments in a Russian bank due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

The Cheshire Pension Fund is used by Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Warrington and Halton councils, Cheshire Police, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and more than 200 other organisations across the county including schools, colleges and parish councils.

Crewe's bid to become the headquarters of the Great British Railways is on track and it makes 'perfect sense' to locate it in the town, Cheshire East's deputy leader said.

Cllr Craig Browne, told the meeting of the full council, the government has finally launched the competition to find a location for the headquarters of the Great British Railways.

Are you doing something in Alsager to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? If so you might be eligible for a grant.

Alsager Town Council has a budget of £2,000 for the Queens Platinum Jubilee and community groups can apply for funding from this budget up to a maximum of £200 per grant application.

Looking for a job? Then look no further because KPI Recruiting has just the job for you.

KPI Recruiting wants to help Alsager people find local jobs in the buoyant market and they currently have a cracking vacancy.

The leader and deputy leader of Cheshire East Council have issued a statement in response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

Councillor Sam Corcoran, leader of the council, said: "My thoughts, hopes and prayers are with the people of Ukraine and anyone who is affected by this shocking and tragic incursion.

Alsager: if you have an event coming up in our town, why not share it for free on our What's On page?

Two great venues – Alsager Leisure Centre and the Thirteen Club have both recently 'Nubbed' events to help publicise their events. Why not join them?