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'By-election budget' is a failure, say Lib Dems
11:05am today
THE so-called 'by-election budget' will still leave thousands of people in Crewe and Nantwich no better off, according to the Liberal Democrat candidate.

Prime Minister invited to Crewe and Nantwich
10:53am today
CONSERVATIVE by-election candidate Edward Timpson has written to Prime Minister Gordon Brown asking him to visit the area.

Labour candidate backs apprenticeships
3:01pm Tuesday 13th May
LABOUR'S candidate in the Crewe and Nantwich by-election Tamsin Dunwoody has pledged her support for apprenticeships Currently one in 15 of young people in England take up an apprenticeship and Labour members said they hope to see that increase to one in five.

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Dabbers aim high 12:15pm Monday 12th May STEVE Davis is already plotting the next chapter in Nantwich Town's golden era.

Maynard's departure on hold? 12:09pm Monday 12th May NICKY Maynard could yet start next season in an Alex shirt.

Summer is key to Alex plans 12:06pm Monday 12th May STEVE Holland admits he has a big job on his hands to turn around Crewe Alexandra's decline.

Improvement is essential 9:54am Thursday 8th May CREWE FC boss Ian O'Reilly feels his side have it all to do to lift some silverware this weekend.

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