Features & Lifestyle

READER’S LETTER: Politicians “make life difficult” for elderly

READER’S LETTER: Politicians “make life difficult” for elderly

Dear Editor
Politicians of all colours and the BBC are doing their best to make life difficult for the elderly.

First, the Tories proposed a deeply unpopular ‘Dementia Tax’ in their 2017 Manifesto.

July 27, 2021
Janet Clowes, Conservative group leader

READER’S LETTER: CEC telecare charges debate “not simple”

Dear Editor,
19th July 2021: “Anger over Cheshire East Consultation to charge over 85’s for alarms” (Belinda Ryan)

I read this article with interest – after all, I was the Cabinet member in 2015 who oversaw the implementation of this policy.

July 20, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Year on and Wistaston Green Road danger not fixed

READER’S LETTER: Year on and Wistaston Green Road danger not fixed

Dear Editor,
I raised my concerns last August and again in January this year relating to the safety of walkers on the busy Wistaston Green Road in Wistaston, due to its degraded road surface and the obstructions and narrowing of the path adjacent to the Bellway ‘Kingfisher Reach’ housing development construction site

July 19, 2021
FEATURE: 6 food safety tips for restaurants and cafes

FEATURE: 6 food safety tips for restaurants and cafes

Any commercial kitchen should prioritise the proper management of food safety, whether you’re a large restaurant kitchen that serves hundreds of visiting diners every night or even a small cafe that feeds just a handful of locals.

July 18, 2021
FEATURE: Why you should always compare prices

FEATURE: Why you should always compare prices

There are many money-saving tips out there recommended by professionals, and one that you may have heard of is comparing prices.

Understandably, you may also have some questions about it.

July 14, 2021
FEATURE: Should you get veneers for that perfect smile?

FEATURE: Should you get veneers for that perfect smile?

If you’re bashful about flashing your grin in public and it’s causing you to worry or stress, you may want to look into a cosmetic procedure to give you a little more confidence.

July 12, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Supermarket workers feel “unsafe, undervalued”

READER’S LETTER: Supermarket workers feel “unsafe, undervalued”

Dear Editor,
The pandemic has been an unsettling and stressful time for us all, but while we have navigated this unprecedented time, one of the things that has remained constant is the hard work of supermarket shop floor workers who put themselves at an increased risk to keep our fridges and cupboards stocked.

July 8, 2021
FEATURE: New-look Crewe Market is “real asset” says Chamber

FEATURE: New-look Crewe Market is “real asset” says Chamber

South Cheshire Chamber officials have hailed Crewe Market Hall a ‘real asset’ to the town after touring the new facility and meeting traders.

Chamber Chief Executive Paul Colman and Chamber Manager Jon Barnes met businesses who have made the Grade II-listed building their new home after an extensive £3m refurbishment.

July 6, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Thanks to British Heart Foundation volunteers

READER’S LETTER: Thanks to British Heart Foundation volunteers

Dear Editor,
The UK’s leading heart charity, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) wants to say thank you to all its fantastic shop volunteers, ahead of Thank You Day (4th July 2021).

Our shop volunteers play a vital role in raising funds for life saving research – without their passion and drive we wouldn’t have been able to fund scientific breakthroughs for 60 years.

July 1, 2021
FEATURE: What types of franchises can be run from home?

FEATURE: What types of franchises can be run from home?

Are you currently working from home and dreaming of running your own business from it?

Have you recently returned to the office and hanker after being your own boss running a home-based company?

June 30, 2021
Witters field

READER’S LETTER: New Health Secretary “cemented” relationship with Wistaston

Dear Editor
The new Health Secretary – Sajid Javid – has been appointed after the resignation of Matt Hancock for breaking social distancing guidelines.

June 27, 2021
READER’S LETTER: CEC must drop “deeply unpopular” parish proposals

READER’S LETTER: CEC must drop “deeply unpopular” parish proposals

Dear Editor,
In the three Parish Polls on the 10/6/21, residents voted by massive majorities against the changes to parishes proposed by the Cheshire East Council.

June 26, 2021
READER’S LETTER: CEC “ignore own guidelines” in road gritting cuts

READER’S LETTER: CEC “ignore own guidelines” in road gritting cuts

Dear Editor,
In February 2020, together with councillor colleagues, I ‘called-in’ the Labour-Independent Coalition decision to slash gritting routes across the borough.

We won a second consultation which councillors, parish councils and local leaders (including head teachers), responded to in significant detail.

June 26, 2021