Features & Lifestyle

FEATURE: What is long-term investment?

FEATURE: What is long-term investment?

Investing money is often seen as a sophisticated activity, perhaps reserved for those with holdings enough to own companies or significant swathes of property already.

But investments are akin to savings, in that they are mechanisms for preserving and even growing money you hold

February 20, 2023
LETTER: No one questioning CEC allocation of school grants

LETTER: No one questioning CEC allocation of school grants

Dear Editor,
I asked earlier this week: Is anyone else questioning the allocation of the dedicated schools grant, due to be ratified at next week’s CE’s Children & Families Committee? That meeting was held – and the answer is no.

Just to clarify the situation for everyone, the grant money has been allocated at three different rates based on deprivation factors.

February 20, 2023
FEATURE: The future of treatment for traumatic brain injuries

FEATURE: The future of treatment for traumatic brain injuries

Traumatic brain injuries are extremely serious incidences, and while not overly common, occur regularly enough that awareness should be maintained.

According to brain injury charity Headway, there were over 350,000 hospital admissions relating to brain injury in 2019-20 alone.

February 19, 2023
LETTER: Crewe’s Valley Brook a graveyard for trolleys

LETTER: Crewe’s Valley Brook a graveyard for trolleys

Dear Editor,
Crewe’s Valley Brook is a graveyard for abandoned supermarket trolleys.

Taxpayers’ funding of over £3 MILLION has been granted for the Valley Brook Corridor in Crewe.

February 19, 2023
FEATURE: Family staycation ideas for 2023

FEATURE: Family staycation ideas for 2023

The staycation has been enjoying a renaissance of sorts in recent years, as families continue to reject the complicated and costly prospect of international travel.

With costs on the rise in general, a domestic holiday is a great way to bring holiday expenditure down without compromising on the wonders of a family holiday together.

February 18, 2023
FEATURE: Who to inform when selling your rental

FEATURE: Who to inform when selling your rental

Are you looking to sell your rental property?

If so, there are several people and organisations that should be informed of the sale.

February 16, 2023
FEATURE: Create that cozy living room

FEATURE: Create that cozy living room

Whichever name you choose to call it – lagom, hygge, or frilustry – when the weather changes and it becomes colder, it is common for people to sit comfortably in their sofa and surround themselves with soft throws.

February 15, 2023
FEATURE: Home Design 101: An Introduction to Landscaping

FEATURE: Home Design 101: An Introduction to Landscaping

When purchasing a property, a lot of people tend to focus on the interior of the home, and they spend the majority of their time ensuring that the inside of the property is renovated and decorated to their satisfaction.

The exterior or garden is often overlooked. However, the exterior does matter; it affects the overall aesthetics of the property as well as directly impacting your enjoyment of the space.

February 13, 2023
LETTER: Why are some CEC schools taking financial hit?

LETTER: Why are some CEC schools taking financial hit?

Dear Editor,
As we approach the budget setting council meeting at Cheshire East I have to ask:

Is anyone else questioning the allocation of the dedicated schools grant, due to be ratified at next week’s CE’s Children & Families Committee?

February 13, 2023
FEATURE: Living room lighting ideas that add touch of elegance to your space

FEATURE: Living room lighting ideas that add touch of elegance to your space

Lighting is one of the most important elements for creating a cosy living room atmosphere.

A well-designed and elegant lighting scheme can completely transform the interior design, whether you want to create a traditional, contemporary, or eclectic feel.

February 12, 2023
LETTER: Ridiculous no updates on Reaseheath A51 bypass

LETTER: Ridiculous no updates on Reaseheath A51 bypass

Dear Editor
It’s ridiculous that no-one seems to be able to up-date residents as to when the new Reaseheath/Kingsbourne Estate A51 by-pass will open.

February 8, 2023
FEATURE: 4 top tips for creating a year-round vegetable garden at home

FEATURE: 4 top tips for creating a year-round vegetable garden at home

Homemakers who are also backyard gardeners understand that having their own garden can drastically reduce the cost of groceries.

However, some homemakers struggle with maintaining their gardens year-round

February 8, 2023
LETTER: CEC should not gamble on “property speculation”

LETTER: CEC should not gamble on “property speculation”

Dear Editor,
Labour-run Cheshire East should NOT be gambling the hard earned Council taxes of local people on property speculation.

In 2019 Labour run Cheshire East bought the B&Q site in Weston Road, Crewe for £22.3m.

February 7, 2023