Features & Lifestyle

FEATURE: Best TV shows of 2022 (so far!)

FEATURE: Best TV shows of 2022 (so far!)

With increasing numbers of streaming platforms and a wealth of top content available, it’s no surprise that more of us are opting for a quiet night in.

But which television shows have stood out the most so far this year?

August 31, 2022
FEATURE: The ultimate travel packing checklist

FEATURE: The ultimate travel packing checklist

Travelling can be transformative. It has long since been said that travelling broadens your mind by exposing you to new things.

More and more people are choosing to up sticks and travel for a few months or even years in some cases if they have the funds to do so.

August 30, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Local Conservatives taking credit for Labour achievements

READER’S LETTER: Local Conservatives taking credit for Labour achievements

Dear Editor
They say plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery, so it is pleasing to see the local Conservatives seeking to take credit for the achievements of the Labour-led Cheshire East Council.

August 30, 2022
READER’S LETTER: What cost Social Care?

READER’S LETTER: What cost Social Care?

Dear Editor,
As we wait for the outcome of the Prime Ministerial contest, I’ve personally asked both candidates this question; “Cheshire East spends two thirds of the budget on Social Care. How will you support and fund social care going forward?”

August 30, 2022
FEATURE: The used car market – still the place to be?

FEATURE: The used car market – still the place to be?

If you have been shopping around in the used car market in recent months, it is understandable if you have been a little shocked at the prices you are finding.

There has been a dramatic rise in prices in recent times largely due to a surge in demand following COVID-19 along with the global chip shortage, which has brought the production of new cars down and led more people to the used car market.

August 28, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Geothermal energy will boost Crewe residents

READER’S LETTER: Geothermal energy will boost Crewe residents

Dear Editor,
At a time when everyone is worried about the ever escalating energy prices, it is good news that Crewe residents could be the beneficiary of cheaper clean energy.

August 27, 2022
FEATURE: Why is short-term letting so popular?

FEATURE: Why is short-term letting so popular?

As a property owner, you have many challenges to deal with.

From how to find the perfect tenants to choosing a landlord insurance policy to cover your property, there are many things to consider.

August 27, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Caught out by Nantwich restaurant’s parking system

READER’S LETTER: Caught out by Nantwich restaurant’s parking system

Dear Editor
I would like to make your readership aware of the parking system at a bar and restaurant in Nantwich.

Myself and a friend had drinks and a meal at The Townhouse bar & restaurant on Mill Street in Nantwich on a weekday evening in July this year.

August 27, 2022
READER’S LETTER: New fencing erected after four-year battle

READER’S LETTER: New fencing erected after four-year battle

Dear Editor,
After four years of campaigning by Woolstanwood Parish Councillors, the Borough Council has erected a new metal safety fence between the footpath and the drop down to the Valley Brook, in Middlewich Road, near to the Rising Sun public house.

August 25, 2022
FEATURE: Are more people leasing their cars than ever?

FEATURE: Are more people leasing their cars than ever?

These days, it seems that more people than ever are leasing their car over options like PCP or buying the vehicle outright.

It is thought that there are a few reasons for this, including waiting times for new cars as a result of the global chip shortage, the cost of living crisis and the ability to drive a new car every few years.

August 25, 2022
FEATURE: 5 surveys to consider before building your own house

FEATURE: 5 surveys to consider before building your own house

The process of building a new house starts long before the foundation is constructed.

Making sure the land you are planning to build your new property on is suitable for your construction project is one of the first jobs to undertake.

August 24, 2022
FEATURE: Why more construction firms are investing in sustainable materials

FEATURE: Why more construction firms are investing in sustainable materials

Sustainability is at the heart of many industries today. Construction is no exception.

The sector is charging forward into a brighter future, led by aspirational individuals keen to make a difference.

August 22, 2022
FEATURE: Saving to buy a home: our top tips

FEATURE: Saving to buy a home: our top tips

For most people, buying a home is something that is unlikely ever going to happen.

The current housing markets are at an all-time high, which leaves many people wondering if they will ever be able to afford their own homes.

August 19, 2022