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LETTER: Why can’t roadworks all be planned correctly?

LETTER: Why can’t roadworks all be planned correctly?

Dear Editor,
Enough is enough! Today we’ve had another letter from the Council saying “we are pleased to inform you we will be carrying out carriageway improvements to Mill Street Crewe” whilst at present there are still four- way traffic lights and roadworks which have been going on for the last few weeks, in Mill Street, Crewe, last year road works were carried out from early September until the end of November!

October 20, 2025
LETTER: The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War

LETTER: The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War

Dear Editor
I don’t often write in about events outside South Cheshire, but I felt compelled to share news of a truly remarkable exhibition taking place just down the road in Stoke-on-Trent.

Until the end of this month (October), The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War is on display at Stoke Minster, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (ST4 1LP).

October 18, 2025
Can shared spaces truly revive our social side in a digital world?

Can shared spaces truly revive our social side in a digital world?

We live online now. Phones are buzzing every five seconds. Screens are lighting up our faces late at night.

Work, friends, even family dinners somehow find their way onto apps and group chats. It’s all there. Convenient, sure. But does it feel real?

October 17, 2025
LETTER: A tale of two markets

LETTER: A tale of two markets

Dear Editor
Nantwich Market is officially ‘Top of the Pops’. It has been named among the top ten in the country at the Great British Market Awards 2025.

Farmer Andrew Hollinshead, owner of Real.Raw.Milk, has been selling produce at markets in Nantwich for eight years.

October 16, 2025
Visiting Cheshire: from pub culture to heritage walks in the heart of England

Visiting Cheshire: from pub culture to heritage walks in the heart of England

There’s something about Cheshire that makes you slow down a bit.

Maybe the mix of quiet countryside, historic towns and proper pubs. Or maybe the feeling that, here, things haven’t been rushed.

October 16, 2025
From birthdays to holidays: why gift cards never go out of style

From birthdays to holidays: why gift cards never go out of style

When it comes to special occasions, choosing the perfect gift can often prove to be a challenge.

Whether it’s a family member’s birthday, a festive holiday, or a simple gesture of appreciation, there is always an underlying pressure to pick something meaningful and practical.

October 8, 2025
Leisure innovations: how new technologies are transforming daily experiences

Leisure innovations: how new technologies are transforming daily experiences

You know that feeling when you’re just scrolling on your phone, and suddenly an hour has passed?

That’s modern leisure for you. It’s sneaky like that. New tech isn’t just changing the big things; it’s weaving itself into our downtime, making ordinary moments feel pretty extraordinary.

October 6, 2025
Remembering the former Nantwich Regal Cinema: From silver screen to bingo hall

Remembering the former Nantwich Regal Cinema: From silver screen to bingo hall

For generations, the Regal Cinema stood at the heart of Nantwich life, a landmark in Churchyardside where stories unfolded not only on the big screen but in the everyday lives of those who gathered beneath its roof.

September 30, 2025
How to choose the right greenhouse: Complete guide for UK gardeners

How to choose the right greenhouse: Complete guide for UK gardeners

Greenhouses are more than optional garden luxuries – they’re extensions of growing ambition.

Whether nurturing tender seedlings in early spring, overwintering exotic plants, or simply enjoying a sheltered space for year-round horticulture, the right greenhouse can make all the difference.

September 30, 2025
LETTER: Wistaston must not be sacrificed to Redrow’s profits

LETTER: Wistaston must not be sacrificed to Redrow’s profits

Dear Editor,
As a lifelong Wistaston resident, I am writing with utter disgust and deep concern at the news that Redrow Homes are preparing to build around 190 houses on 12.6 acres of our open fields and grassland off Crewe Road.

September 28, 2025
A turning tide in UK gambling: Profits, policies, and public health

A turning tide in UK gambling: Profits, policies, and public health

The UK gambling industry finds itself at a crossroads, navigating a surge in profits even as regulators tighten regulations and heated debates over taxation intensify.

September 24, 2025
Science behind weather forecasting: How meteorologists predict the unpredictable

Science behind weather forecasting: How meteorologists predict the unpredictable

Every day, millions of us glance at a weather app on our phones to make decisions—what to wear, whether to cancel a picnic, or when to plant a garden.

We take this sliver of future knowledge for granted, but behind that simple icon of a sun or cloud lies one of the most complex and impressive scientific undertakings in the modern world.

September 14, 2025
3 simple ways to improve your home and quality of life

3 simple ways to improve your home and quality of life

We live in three places daily, and you must keep them in the right condition.

The first is your brain; for this, you must ensure that your emotions and psychological elements are in check.

September 14, 2025