Features & Lifestyle

LETTER: To the Chancellor from Cheshire tourism leaders

LETTER: To the Chancellor from Cheshire tourism leaders

Tourist, business and council leaders in Cheshire and Warrington have penned an open letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt calling for the reintroduction of tax-free shopping for EU visitors – to create thousands of jobs and inject “hundreds of millions of pounds of income” into the region’s economy.

January 25, 2024
Manchester Airport serves over 2 million passengers in December for first time

Manchester Airport serves over 2 million passengers in December for first time

Manchester Airport served over two million passengers in the final month of 2023, breaking the milestone for the first time in the hub’s history.

According to new data from Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which owns the airport as well as the fourth-largest airport in the UK, London Stansted, 2,022,905 passengers transited through the north of England’s biggest airport.

January 25, 2024
Why is it important to define a marketing strategy for your e-commerce?

Why is it important to define a marketing strategy for your e-commerce?

E-commerce has exploded in recent years, with online sales growing rapidly and consumers flocking to internet retailers for everything from books to groceries.

As the e-commerce marketplace grows ever more competitive, you need to have a well-defined marketing strategy in place.

January 24, 2024
LETTER: Crackdown on over-running utility works

LETTER: Crackdown on over-running utility works

Dear Editor,
When utility company roadworks overrun, it’s motorists who pay the price with congestion, detours and longer journeys.

This is why I’ve announced a plan to crack down on works by utility companies overrunning.

January 23, 2024
Binary options trading legality: A global perspective

Binary options trading legality: A global perspective

Binary options, a form of financial trading, have garnered significant interest worldwide.

Yet, the legal landscape for this trading method varies across different regions.

January 23, 2024
Cllr Janet Clowes

LETTER: Cheshire East Council – reserves, revenue and risk

Dear Editor
Okay, council finances are dry reading but CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy) offers a useful explanation of Council Reserves because reserves are important.

They 1) cushion the impacts of uneven cash flows and avoid temporary borrowing. 2) provide a contingency for unexpected emergencies and 3) can be ‘earmarked’ to meet anticipated requirements.

January 21, 2024
Ultimate travel checklist: Top tips for seamless and stress-free globetrotting

Ultimate travel checklist: Top tips for seamless and stress-free globetrotting

Introduction
Embarking on a journey around the world is an exhilarating experience, but meticulous planning is the key to ensuring a seamless and stress-free adventure.

January 19, 2024
Understanding compensation procedures for overbooking incidents with Iberia

Understanding compensation procedures for overbooking incidents with Iberia

Overbooked flights are more than just a minor inconvenience.

They can cause you to miss the business meeting of a lifetime, a cherished friend’s wedding, and even the birth of a new family member.

January 18, 2024
LETTER: Cheshire East Council Budget Consultation 2024-25

LETTER: Cheshire East Council Budget Consultation 2024-25

Dear Editor,
In one of the documents of Cheshire East Council Budget Consultation, you show that central support has dropped for £55M to near zero over 10 years, then state that “The council must therefore do things differently for less”

January 17, 2024
LETTER: Boundary changes make election hard to call

LETTER: Boundary changes make election hard to call

Dear Editor
Everyone knows that there will be an election this year, and most people will be aware that boundary changes have redrawn the electoral map, so even though the polls suggest a big swing to Labour its harder to predict this one.

Sam Dixon, the popular sitting MP for the old Chester constituency, is standing for Labour in the new Chester North and Neston.

January 17, 2024
Tech disruption: Transforming industries and creating opportunities

Tech disruption: Transforming industries and creating opportunities

In the constantly changing world of new technology, things evolve so fast is amazing. Technology is changing industries in modern times.

It’s making old structures different and creating new chances too.

January 16, 2024
Going mobile with macOS: Tips for MacBook and iPad users

Going mobile with macOS: Tips for MacBook and iPad users

In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to work and stay connected on the go has become increasingly important.

Apple has recognised this need and has seamlessly integrated its macOS operating system with mobile devices like the MacBook and iPad.

January 16, 2024
Redefining fashion history retrospectives: CapCut’s AI unveils power of video-to-text

Redefining fashion history retrospectives: CapCut’s AI unveils power of video-to-text

In a digital landscape where visual content reigns supreme, CapCut’s introduction of an AI-driven video-to-text converter is reshaping how we perceive and chronicle fashion history.

The ability to transcribe video to text within the editing suite heralds a new era of storytelling, one that seamlessly combines the visual allure of fashion retrospectives with the richness of textual narratives.

January 14, 2024