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- End of an era as café at Cheshire visitor attraction closes suddenly
Local News
It's closed with immediate effect
- Plans to turn house into children's home rubber-stamped
Local News
It will cater for up to three children aged between seven and 18
- Plans for 100 new homes likely to be refused amid Jodrell Bank concerns
Local News
The application is recommended for refusal.
- Plans to convert Crewe commercial buildings into 108 flats
Local News
Councillors will rule on the plans this week
- Huge blow as Jodrell Bank funding withdrawn putting its future at risk
Local News
The current agreement ends in March 2028
- New outpatient facility opens at Leighton Hospital as Audiology and ENT services relocate
Local News
A new two-storey outpatient building has opened at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, providing modern facilities for Audiology and Ear, Nose and Throat services while supporting ongoing
- Closure date confirmed for Beefeater restaurants as three Cheshire sites prepare to shut
Local News
Whitbread has confirmed that all remaining Beefeater restaurants will close on 10 September, including three sites in Cheshire, as part of a major restructuring of its hospitality
- Heathrow third runway could shift thousands of aviation jobs from UK regions, analysis suggests
UK News
The proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport could reduce passenger numbers at regional airports and shift thousands of aviation jobs towards London, according to analysis of Departm
- Chester food tour raises £400 for charity supporting disabled children
Local News
A fundraising food tour through Chester’s independent hospitality venues has raised £400 for Children Today, helping the charity provide specialist equipment for disabled children
- Plans submitted to turn former Wilmslow Barclays bank into Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza restaurant
Local News
A planning application has been lodged to transform the former Barclays branch on Grove Street in Wilmslow into a Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza restaurant, creating up to 18 jobs if appr
- Crewe & Nantwich MP welcomes business rates support for pubs and live music venues
Local News
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has welcomed Government plans to cut business rates for eligible pubs, clubs and live music venues, saying the measures will provide support for
- Five of Knutsford’s highest-rated independent restaurants on TripAdvisor
Local News
From Michelin-recognised fine dining to authentic Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine, these five independent restaurants are among the highest-rated places to eat in Knutsford based on
- Councillors advised to approve 18-home development on open countryside site in Congleton
Local News
Planning officers have recommended approval for 18 new homes on agricultural land off Padgbury Lane in Congleton, despite objections from the town council and local residents over
- Deliberate fire confirmed at derelict building in Chester
Local News
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that a fire at a disused building on Hoole Way in Chester was started deliberately, with details passed to Cheshire Police following
- Wheelock Hall Farm Shop: A Family Favourite with Extensive Outdoor Play Areas
Local News
Wheelock Hall Farm Shop in Sandbach offers a variety of outdoor play features, making it a popular destination for families.
- Knutsford medical student awarded Millennium Bursary to support cancer research placement
Local News
A University of Cambridge medical student from Knutsford has received the 2026 Knutsford Millennium Bursary, helping fund a summer research placement focused on immunology and canc
- Facial recognition technology to be deployed in Chester city centre this weekend
Local News
Cheshire Constabulary will implement live facial recognition technology in Chester city centre on Saturday, July 25, as part of Operation Vigilant.
- Tatton Perk Named Best Cafe in Cheshire at Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026
Local News
Tatton Perk coffee shop in Chelford has been awarded Best Cafe in Cheshire at the Muddy Stilettos 2026 awards.
- Cheshire Homecare Provider Ordered to Improve Following Regulatory Breaches
Local News
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted inspections at Cheshire Support Services' registered office in Winsford on April 29 and May 11, revealing multiple regulatory breaches.
- Chester Nissan dealership to welcome all-new electric LEAF in 2027
Local News
Customers in Chester will be able to order Nissan’s third-generation LEAF from this autumn, with the redesigned electric vehicle expected to arrive at Lookers Nissan in spring 2027
- Café Owners Frustrated Over Exclusion from Business Rates Cut
UK News
Café owners in England express disappointment over the government's decision to exclude them from a new business rates relief package, which will benefit pubs and social venues ins
- ‘Ozempic face’ and hair loss: what evidence is there for weight-loss drug side-effects?
UK News
Research into GLP-1 medications is not always robust but complaints such as digestive problems are well knownWeight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have boomed in popularity,
- The UK’s first TikTok PM? Andy Burnham channels Zohran Mamdani as he hits social media
UK News
From Mo Farah to Bus Aunty, new prime minister makes good on promise to ‘do things differently’ when it comes to communicationThey say a week is a long time in politics, but handil
- UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%
Finance
Don’t delay in taking advantage of the competition that is pushing up interest rates and increasing choice, experts sayIt is shaping up to be a decent summer for savers as fierce c
- Parents Face Challenges with Summer Holiday Childcare
Business
Many parents report that rising childcare costs and gaps in support for children with special educational needs make the summer holidays particularly difficult.
- Five tips for an affordable summer holiday with children
Family
Practical advice for families looking to enjoy a fun and budget-friendly summer break.
- Heatwave Conditions Expected to Return as UK Temperatures Could Reach 35C
UK News
A brief spell of rain is anticipated this weekend, but it will not significantly alleviate the ongoing dry conditions across the UK.
- Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
Business
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
- Millions of California-bought cars vulnerable to Bluetooth hijacking
Tech
Researchers from UC San Diego have identified a significant security flaw in aftermarket KARR and SWDS systems that could allow attackers to unlock vehicles via Bluetooth.
- How the Bab al-Mandab blockade threat helped push oil back above $100
UK News
Escalating Houthi warnings to ships carrying Saudi crude through the strait lead to fears of further price surgeA fresh front in the Middle East crisis opened this week, bringing a
- Centrica to Cut 1,300 Jobs Amid Shift to AI and Digital Services
UK News
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 1,300 roles, primarily in call centres, as it increases its reliance on digital and
- MI5 and PSNI Ordered to Compensate Journalist for Illegal Surveillance
UK News
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has ordered MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland to pay £20,000 in damages to former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney for unlawfully obtai
- UK Millionaires Urge Andy Burnham for Increased Taxation
UK News
A group of 120 wealthy individuals, including Gary Lineker and Brian Eno, has appealed to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to implement higher taxes on the ultra-rich.
- Badenoch attacks Burnham’s 20% pub rates cut as ‘too small for Britain’
UK News
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Andy Burnham’s 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues lacks ambition and fails to tackle wider pressures on UK high streets.
- Airport Drop-Off Fees Increase by a Third
Business
The cost of short-term parking at two of the UK's busiest airports has reached £10, reflecting a significant rise in drop-off fees.
- Alphabet Reports Negative Cash Flow Amid Rising AI Investments
Tech
Alphabet, Google's parent company, has projected its AI spending to reach up to $205 billion this year, contributing to a negative cash flow of $5.9 billion.
- ‘He knows what he’s doing’: Burnham’s off-the-cuff remarks inspire headlines and headaches
Tax
New PM’s conversational tone is markedly different to his predecessor’s, but carries risk of sowing confusionBefore he became Britain’s prime minister, Andy Burnham promised to “do
- Wild Shore Delamere Prepares for Its Biggest Summer Yet
Local News
Wild Shore Delamere is gearing up for what it describes as its biggest season yet, featuring a variety of water-based activities and events throughout the summer of 2026.
- Up to one billion plastic pellets spill into River Tyne after cargo ship collision
UK News
Authorities are responding to a major environmental incident after up to 25 tonnes of plastic pellets, known as nurdles, entered the River Tyne following a collision between two sh
- UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June, benefiting Andy Burnham's plans
Finance
UK inflation decreased to 2.6% in June, a drop that supports Prime Minister Andy Burnham's commitment to reducing living costs.
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