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Knutsford's Speedy Freight received the Finance Transformation award at the 2026 Finance Awards North West for its significant improvements in financial operati

Cheshire East is looking for a strategic partner to draw up a master plan for its ‘Greater Crewe’ vision which aims to deliver growth and turn the town into a c

CHESHIRE West and Chester Council has responded to figures released nationally for the number of bailiff referrals for council tax.

The proposal is for bungalows and houses

A pub group is inviting guests to unwind and savour Sundays with its new Roast & Relax experience.

Thirteen new apartments are being developed at Crow Wood Gardens to provide adults with disabilities and health conditions with greater independence and access

An appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a battery energy storage scheme in Penketh has been withdrawn, leaving the project's future uncertain.

Couples will be able to hold weddings in the grounds of Tatton Park's Old Hall for the first time, with an open day planned for September 13.

A care home has been located on the site since 1975, with plans now in place for a modern replacement.

Takeaways and sandwich shops across Knutsford, Wilmslow, Northwich and Winsford have received new food hygiene ratings following inspections carried out during

New research suggests Cheshire West and Chester Council referred more than 8,500 council tax arrears cases to enforcement agents in 2025/26, as outstanding coun

Pupils from Wrenbury Primary School and Malbank School have completed a six-month programme at Reaseheath exploring horticulture, food science, sustainability a

HUNDREDS of families have been able to enjoy breaks across the UK through Sykes Holiday Cottages' partnership with charity, Time Away.

Kingsbourne Academy is preparing to welcome its first pupils on September 7 after staff received the keys to the new primary school in Nantwich.

Knutsford Foodbank has thanked residents and local organisations for their generosity after receiving significant support and donations from across the communit

Proposals for a new railway station on the Crewe to Chester line have emerged as part of plans for major development around Leighton, with a potential site iden

Nantwich Food Festival returns from September 4 to 6 with three days of food, demonstrations and entertainment, as organisers reveal more of the live music plan

Heavy downpours failed to dampen spirits at Nantwich's Growing Health Community Garden where a new lunchtime event is encouraging residents of all ages to get o

Gardeners, bakers, artists, crafters and photographers showcased their work as Wistaston’s annual Flower and Produce Show returned for its 43rd year.

Plans have been lodged

The home caters for adults living with complex needs

CHESHIRE West council planners have been asked to consider an application for a small wildlife pond in a village between Malpas and Chester.

Passengers have reported booking difficulties and uncertainty over door-to-door support following changes to Cheshire East’s on-demand bus service, although the

Northwich’s new market will officially open at Barons Quay on September 18, bringing traders, food and drink, indoor and outdoor seating and new facilities to t

The Grade II listed Angel in Knutsford has undergone a £350,000 refurbishment, adding four bedrooms as its brewery owner invests in the town’s growing visitor e

Residents are being invited to help create a new historical record of women’s and girls’ lives across Cheshire through handmade mini-magazines that could become

Ecoshred UK has bought its two-acre Widnes industrial site after securing a six-figure finance deal, with the battery recycling business now planning further gr

Plans have been lodgedPlans have been submitted to convert a former office at Adlington Park into a special school for children aged three to 14, with eight cla

MasterChef semi-finalist Frankie Dunn is set to host her inaugural supper club at April's Kitchen in Knutsford, featuring a seven-course tasting menu inspired b

Beesley & Fildes has introduced a new automated concrete collection service at its Widnes branch, enabling tradespeople to quickly collect freshly mixed materia

NK Tutoring, based in Knutsford, is a finalist in the Trainer, Mentor, Coach category of the Female Business Awards, recognising its contributions to science an

A couple from Crewe were unable to board their flight to Turkey due to a misunderstanding regarding visa requirements.

Tatton Park has closed the Knutsford gate entrance temporarily due to concerns about stags as the rutting season approaches.

Michelle Keegan has been filming in Knutsford town centre alongside Tom Bateman and James Buckley for a new Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben thriller The Wood

Plans for a care home on Green Belt land in Handforth are heading back to councillors with a recommendation for approval, months after planning officers had adv

Students across Knutsford are receiving their A-level and vocational qualification results today as they find out what comes next for university, apprenticeship

Crosstown Community Orchard is preparing for its annual summer barbecue on August 15, with live music, food, cider and lawn games planned for the free community

A former picnic area beside the A556 near Hartford is being permanently closed after repeated reports of anti-social behaviour and misuse of the site.

A major outline planning application has been lodged for up to 2,100 homes on countryside near Leighton Hospital, alongside employment space, shops, health serv

The new digital collection brings together decades of match records, photographs and player histories to preserve the story of the Dabbers for future generation

Sixteen-year-old Amelie Claydon-Butler drew on generations of family memories, including her grandfather’s 32 years as Tatton Park’s head gardener, for her debu

Customers in Chester and several nearby areas may experience slower post as Royal Mail deals with local staffing and operational pressures.

Families can explore 50 acres of historic gardens while following a new story trail inspired by Pooh and his friends throughout the summer holidays.

Thousands of cyclists took part in five routes across the region, helping the revived event deliver its strongest fundraising total since returning under North

The proposal would develop land behind Conifer House on Hinderton Road, with planners now considering whether housing is acceptable on the site in principle.

The funding will support extra children’s events designed to encourage reading for pleasure throughout the school holidays.

Halton councillors are set to make a decision on plans for 94 homes at Hilltop Farm, despite local objections.

The 73-year-old will represent her local club on the world stage after reaching number two in Europe in the Women’s Over 70s category.

The clean-up will target two well-used footpaths ahead of the new school term, improving access and visibility for pedestrians.

The figures point to a rapid shift towards lower-emission vehicles as charging infrastructure and electric car ownership continue to expand across the area.

The project will explore how salt production helped shape Nantwich's growth, economy and identity over centuries.

The decision allows the principle of residential development to be established, although detailed plans will still require separate approval.

Funding will allow the area's only athletics track to be refurbished after years of deterioration prevented competitive events from being held.

Runners from across the region are expected to take part as one of South Cheshire's best-established distance races returns for another year.

The celebrity chef's latest restaurant is part of the £90 million transformation of the luxury hotel and golf resort near Knutsford.

Around 90% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon as one of the UK's most dramatic astronomical events in decades unfolds this month.

The Cheshire West leisure operator has been recognised for its facilities, community services and staff following a year of major investment.

The new attraction recreates some of Snugbury's best-loved straw sculptures in willow to mark the farm's 40th anniversary.

The landmark hotel has reopened following a multi-million-pound refurbishment as the first UK member of Accor's boutique Handwritten Collection.

Drivers have reported lengthy queues through Nantwich after improvement works began at one of the town's busiest junctions.

The owner of The Cheshire Yeoman says the reduction will help ease rising costs facing pubs across the country.

The Hayloft Cheshire is offering a range of family activities throughout the school holidays, including its popular sunflower maze and outdoor play areas.

The renovated Brook Street pub has reopened after a four-week refurbishment that blends modern updates with its historic character.

Early results suggest changes to the emergency department are helping patients receive assessment and treatment more quickly.

A community campaign hopes to restore a well-known landmark at one of Knutsford's main entrances following the removal of the original sculpture.

A special performance celebrated a Nantwich resident whose passion for bellringing has spanned generations.

The newly merged organisation will bring together campuses across Cheshire to deliver further education, apprenticeships and skills training under one college g

Councillors backed plans to transform two commercial buildings into apartments, describing the scheme as a major opportunity to support Crewe's ongoing regenera

The new nursery will expand childcare provision for families as Chester's growing Kings Moat community prepares to welcome more residents.

Volkswagen's supervisory board has sanctioned a plan to reduce an additional 50,000 jobs, bringing the total job cuts to 100,000 by the year 2030.

Jobseekers, particularly from Generation Z, are increasingly falling victim to scams involving fake recruitment apps designed to steal personal data and money.

Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

Long-term government borrowing costs in the UK have surged to a 28-year high, intensifying pressure on the government ahead of its upcoming Budget.

Ikea is implementing price cuts on hundreds of products across Europe as customers face increasing financial challenges.

Japanese businesses are increasing investment in India as they seek new sources of long-term growth and reduce their dependence on China amid changing global su

Around one in eight people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training, with new figures highlighting the scale of the challenge facing young job

The UK government claims that plug-in solar panels could help households significantly reduce energy bills.

The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.

From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.

Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.

The fast-fashion retailer plans to start trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September, aiming to raise approximately $1.77 billion.

Chancellor John Healey stated that the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules' as borrowing figures are released.

Ben O'Connor, a 16-year-old from County Down, has developed an app to help farmers manage their operations more efficiently, allowing them more time with their

Lower grocery bills are unlikely to offset the cost of GLP-1 weight-loss medication for most users, according to analysis examining how the drugs are changing h

Five water companies are set to increase bills as part of a £3.4 billion infrastructure investment plan.

The UK economy continued to grow between April and June despite pressure from higher energy costs, with services and technology-related industries helping suppo

Japanese businesses are using generative AI for everyday tasks such as writing and research, but caution over errors and reputational risk is reportedly slowing

The company says a testing misconfiguration allowed one of its AI models to access online systems during an evaluation designed to measure security risks.

Campaigners say the UK's biggest banks should pay more tax after reporting strong profits, although the Government has not proposed a new levy.

Researchers warn poor harvests could reduce farm incomes, increase reliance on food imports and raise concerns over long-term food security.

The new subscription service offers real-time access to Truth Social posts and has prompted calls for a regulatory review in the United States.

The latest court action continues Apple's long-running dispute with the UK Government over access to encrypted customer information.

In August, the average price of a home rose by 0.2% month-on-month to £275,465, marking the first increase since April, as the market anticipates an interest ra

Experts recommend opening a Lifetime ISA now despite plans for a new First-time Buyer ISA, which may not offer as many benefits.

Higher energy prices, inflation and weaker wage growth linked to the Iran conflict could reduce the real disposable income of an average UK household by £2,400

Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy futureFuelled by t

Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.

Cash bonuses, free food and railcards can make student accounts attractive, but experts say the size and terms of an interest-free overdraft could prove conside

Half of local housing markets across Great Britain are taking longer to secure buyers than a year ago, but Zoopla data shows the North West continues to outperf

Campaigners are calling for action to safeguard gig economy workers' rights, including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal.

Official figures are expected to show UK inflation rising to 2.9% in July, driven by increased energy costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict.

Higher mortgage rates are continuing to constrain buyers, although property values in the North West are still rising faster than the UK average.

Customer alleges AI telco system had frequent issues, did not work as promised, as vendor sues separately for non payment

OpenAI has introduced GPT-6 Astra, initially available to participants in its Trusted Access Program, with a broader rollout expected soon.

Security ... this time it will be different

A digital display at a bus stop in Manchester mistakenly shows a Windows Defender firewall warning, causing confusion about the next bus arrival.

OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.

Privacy? Not if you use hosted AI services

OpenAI has imposed stronger controls around an upcoming AI model after internal testing found advances in autonomous coding and cybersecurity significant enough

An analysis of 171 iPhone apps from five of the world’s biggest technology companies found significant differences in the amount of user data they declare they

Corma's CEO Alon Pluda shares insights on the company's AI security technology and a recent incident where a cyberattack was thwarted while a security executive

Booksellers in the UK and Ireland are experiencing a surge in bulk orders, with concerns that these books may be purchased for AI training.

India’s central bank says responsible use of AI and alternative financial data could help lenders extend credit to small businesses and borrowers who struggle w

An AI assistant used by a man in Australia found a flaw in a gym booking system and cancelled another person’s reservation while trying to move its user up a wa

SpaceX is reportedly close to securing control of 130,000 acres of Louisiana coastline for a potential Starship launch site, prompting concerns over the future

The governing body has abandoned plans to bring outside investors into its commercial operations after opposition from major football organisations.

Developers reported concerns ranging from unexpected file access and code execution to opaque data collection as AI coding assistants gain greater autonomy.

The flaw demonstrated how one AI agent could potentially influence another with higher privileges before Google released a fix.

The Taiwanese semiconductor company is increasing investment as it targets a larger share of the fast-growing market for AI data-centre chips.

The technology giant says future updates will focus on improving performance, reliability and the overall Windows 11 experience.