Features & Lifestyle

FEATURE: 3 online tips to promote your bake sale

FEATURE: 3 online tips to promote your bake sale

Bake sales are a great way to raise some quick funds for charity, school events, community wellness, or any other purpose.

Everyone loves freshly baked goods from someone’s kitchen, and no one really minds paying a couple of bucks for a hearty snack if it’s supporting a cause.

February 25, 2022
READER’S LETTER: CEC Leader “berated” residents at Budget meeting

READER’S LETTER: CEC Leader “berated” residents at Budget meeting

Dear Editor,
We had an interesting meeting at Cheshire East Council (24/2/22) when the members were called to debate and discuss the budget for 2022/23.

Sadly, the first hurdle we had to cross was the unpleasant behaviour of the leader, Cllr Sam Corcoran, as he berated the residents who attended to speak at question time.

February 25, 2022
FEATURE: How to carry out a thorough risk assessment

FEATURE: How to carry out a thorough risk assessment

A risk assessment is a process of identifying hazards in a space so that steps can be taken to prevent yourself and others from being hurt or injured.

It is vital to everyone’s safety that such assessments be carried out – especially in the workplace, where employers have a duty of care to their employees and anyone else who could potentially be at risk.

February 24, 2022
Dr Kieran Mullan

READER’S LETTER: Our MP should fight “cruel new laws”

Dear Editor
I’m writing to tell other local people about cruel new laws that our MP should be fighting in Parliament.

The anti-refugee Nationality and Borders Bill breaches the UN convention on refugees.

February 22, 2022
FEATURE: Tips for keeping your children occupied while travelling

FEATURE: Tips for keeping your children occupied while travelling

After the cavalcade of barriers to a good old-fashioned family holiday in 2020 and 2021, households across the country are gearing up to make up for lost time.

Bookings for holidays in 2022 have already been high, with trends suggesting a longer stay on average.

February 21, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Closing Cheshire Police helpdesks “crazy idea”

READER’S LETTER: Closing Cheshire Police helpdesks “crazy idea”

Dear Editor,
Cheshire Police are proposing to close 11 helpdesks at stations around the county, including the one in Nantwich.

Only five will remain open. Each will serve a population of over 200,000. This is a crazy idea.

February 20, 2022
FEATURE: How to deal with a burn that wasn’t your fault

FEATURE: How to deal with a burn that wasn’t your fault

Whether you work from home or in a typical office, there are some hazards and potential dangers that are more troublesome than others.

Take burns, for example, which are also a common injury risk when going about your daily personal life or frequenting shops and coffee houses.

February 14, 2022
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