Leisure and entertainment

FEATURE: Will the UK’s bricks and mortar casinos survive pandemic?

FEATURE: Will the UK’s bricks and mortar casinos survive pandemic?

As we continue to deal with the conditions and effects of the coronavirus outbreak, we’re still seeing events and entertainment going virtual.

Around the world, sports leagues are beginning to start up without fans, as the only way to consume them is through television and streaming.

June 26, 2020
FEATURE: Will the Coronavirus crisis cost Crewe Alexandra promotion?

FEATURE: Will the Coronavirus crisis cost Crewe Alexandra promotion?

With football taking an enforced hiatus, the promotion hopes of South Cheshire’s League Two club Crewe Alexandra have been plunged into doubt.

March 26, 2020
How villagers clubbed together to save their community pub in Hankelow

How villagers clubbed together to save their community pub in Hankelow

Work is underway to renovate a pub and bring it back to life in a Nantwich village, marking a four year battle to save the community asset. Here’s how villagers clubbed together to save their “local”.

February 8, 2020
Feature: Guide to the big horse racing events of Spring

Feature: Guide to the big horse racing events of Spring

With a new calendar year – and a new decade – comes a new sporting calendar.

Alongside the great British sporting events this year, will be some exceptional horse racing.

January 16, 2020
What is the Football Stock Market and is it for me?

What is the Football Stock Market and is it for me?

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People have been betting on the outcome of sports since the time of ancient Rome when chariot races were the main source of entertainment.

December 23, 2019
Festive families light up their houses across South Cheshire

Festive families light up their houses across South Cheshire

Keen photographer Jonathan White has been out and about once again to capture the dazzling display of festive homes across South Cheshire.

These images show families have been busy as ever decorating their properties and helping to light up Christmas for young and old.

December 23, 2019
The Northern Belle

Last minute Cheshire days out and Christmas gifts

The Christmas holiday season might just be everyone’s favourite time of the year.

If anything, it’s a perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with the loved ones doing something nice.

December 17, 2019
Chester Racecourse announces Fireworks show, Halloween events and 2020 fixtures

Chester Racecourse announces Fireworks show, Halloween events and 2020 fixtures

By Colin Milne
The 2019 calendar of thoroughbred racing is a wrap at Chester Racecourse, but plans for upcoming events are underway.

The home of the annual Ormonde Stakes recently announced a full slate with Halloween happenings, the return of the Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza, and 2020 racing fixtures.

October 12, 2019
Why keeping hens is “addictive” and taking off in Cheshire!

Why keeping hens is “addictive” and taking off in Cheshire!

Keeping hens as pets is taking off big time in Cheshire – with 99% of hen keepers recommending them as pets.

The figures come from a survey by the British Hen Welfare Trust which saves ex-battery hens (ex-bats) from slaughter by rehoming them.

August 23, 2019
Former air hostess from Wistaston flying high with first novel

Former air hostess from Wistaston flying high with first novel

Former air hostess Karen Kelly from Wistaston is flying high after self-publishing her first novel!

Read all about how her new book, Lillian White’s Journey, has been more than 15 years in the making.

June 4, 2019
How to Embrace the Warmer Weather – the Nantwich Way

How to Embrace the Warmer Weather – the Nantwich Way

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While it’s never 100% reliable, it seems finally spring has arrived in the UK.
That brings warmer weather, and a chance to get out and about in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Here are some useful ideas.

May 2, 2019