APOLOGIES to readers and advertisers who have been trying to get through to the Chronicle office in Crewe by phone or fax for the past few days.

A major fault in a BT cable has put lines out of service since Thursday afternoon.

Calls have been diverted to the Chester office of the Chronicle.

By the time the paper comes out, we hope BT will have rectified the fault.

If advertisers have problems getting through they can call Chester on 01244 340151.

Calls to the Crewe newsdesk can be made by phoning 07776 493528.