Features & Lifestyle

FEATURE: Planning a girls’ weekend away in Manchester

FEATURE: Planning a girls’ weekend away in Manchester

Manchester is one of the best locations in the country for a weekend away with a group of like-minded women.

Whether you’re looking for a more relaxed sightseeing trip, or you’d prefer to see what the nightlife has to offer, or even a little bit of both, there’s plenty to like about the city.

February 10, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Great British Railways HQ countdown has started

READER’S LETTER: Great British Railways HQ countdown has started

Dear Editor,
The competition to find a new home for the Great British Railways Headquarters is now live and towns and cities from across the United Kingdom are invited to apply.

February 8, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Highway Code changes have “positive” impact on safety

READER’S LETTER: Highway Code changes have “positive” impact on safety

Dear Editor,
As the cycling and walking champion for Cheshire East Council I am very grateful for the changes in the highway Code that protect pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

Walking around myself I have enjoyed walking over junctions rather than running to get out of the way of a vehicle and I have experienced an overall positive impact to my safety whilst being active than before the changes.

February 7, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Why is Crewe not in “Education Investment Area”?

READER’S LETTER: Why is Crewe not in “Education Investment Area”?

Dear Editor,
In 2019 just 65% of children leaving primary school reached the expected standards in reading, writing and maths.

This is a national scandal.

February 7, 2022
FEATURE: Four ways to improve your posture

FEATURE: Four ways to improve your posture

Poor posture can have a significant and debilitating impact on your life.

Neck and back pain might stop you from doing the things you love.

February 7, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Is CEC “Hiding the Rough with the Smooth?”

READER’S LETTER: Is CEC “Hiding the Rough with the Smooth?”

Dear Editor,
It’s ‘Budget’ time again at Cheshire East.

Public consultations are over, last year’s performances have been checked and new budget proposals examined.

February 1, 2022
FEATURE: Valentine’s Day gift guide for him

FEATURE: Valentine’s Day gift guide for him

Valentine’s Day can be a bit like marmite. Some people love to celebrate love, and others hate it.

Some people show love through gift-giving, and others express their love through time together.

January 31, 2022
FEATURE: How to create your own home gym

FEATURE: How to create your own home gym

Many people’s exercise habits have changed during COVID-19 and many have found that working out at home to be a great way to stay in shape.

This is why many people are now creating their own home gyms.

January 21, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Animal sentience should enshrined in UK law

READER’S LETTER: Animal sentience should enshrined in UK law

Dear Editor,
As a nation of animal lovers we are calling on your readers to speak up for animals to make sure that animal sentience becomes enshrined in UK law.

Animal sentience was the only issue which was not carried over after Brexit and so the RSPCA has been campaigning to ensure the needs of sentient animals are taken into account by Governments when making policy decisions.

January 17, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Campaign on perilous pathway rewarded

READER’S LETTER: Campaign on perilous pathway rewarded

Dear Editor,
I am pleased that after my years of campaigning a permanent footpath is close to completion adjacent to the 150 dwelling Bellway ‘Kingfisher Reach’ housing estate on Wistaston Green Road in Wistaston.

January 11, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Covid and bin collections: the dirty facts

READER’S LETTER: Covid and bin collections: the dirty facts

Dear Editor,
Last week, Cheshire East’s Waste Collection Service, ANSA announced the difficulties they were experiencing in maintaining bin collections due to Covid-related staff sickness and staff shortages – a situation repeated across the country.

This week, I received a positive CPR test and am self-isolating.

January 10, 2022
Lottery v lotto feature

FEATURE: Is the Irish Lottery better than UK Lotto?

Everyone would like to win the Lottery. We all would like to hit it big and float away on a sea of cash.

Until recent years, the choice of lotteries you could bet on was limited based on where you live.

January 9, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Kieran Mullan – time to get serious tackling Covid!

READER’S LETTER: Kieran Mullan – time to get serious tackling Covid!

Dear Editor,
To Kieran Mullan MP – just when are we going to get serious about tackling Covid and start doing the same as the rest of the world?

Compulsory wearing of face masks everywhere as this is an airborne virus.

January 9, 2022