Features & Lifestyle

READER’S LETTER: Tribute to Honorary Freeman David Brickhill

READER’S LETTER: Tribute to Honorary Freeman David Brickhill

Dear Editor,
I was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Honorary Freeman David Brickhill.

David was a remarkable man, who was an excellent long serving Councillor and a very loyal colleague.

June 24, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Bid to boost CEC councillors’ allowances “a disgrace”

READER’S LETTER: Bid to boost CEC councillors’ allowances “a disgrace”

Dear Editor,
The Labour-led coalition which currently runs Cheshire East Council has decided to promote a scheme which pays their own members more money, creating an extra cost for the tax payer.

June 22, 2021
FEATURE: Three Years On: Has GDPR been a success?

FEATURE: Three Years On: Has GDPR been a success?

It seems like only yesterday that the introduction of GDPR was looming ever closer and businesses across the EU and the UK scrambled to prepare for the new rules.

Whilst there was much panic about the impact it may have on businesses, it appears to have been implemented without much trouble.

June 20, 2021
FEATURE: A Brief History of Bingo in the UK

FEATURE: A Brief History of Bingo in the UK

With the charity bingo club in Hough Village relaunched in 2019, the doors to the beloved game opened again, now for both newbies and seasoned players.

But did you know that our love for bingo can be traced back to five centuries ago, during the reign of Elizabeth I, as a form of lottery?

June 15, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Open up Municipal Buildings in Crewe

READER’S LETTER: Open up Municipal Buildings in Crewe

Dear Editor,
The main entrance to the Municipal Buildings in Crewe, is locked, barred and chained.

The signs on the gates are all over the place, most are badly weathered and one is nearly a month out of date!

June 6, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Vote on plan to merge Crewe parishes

READER’S LETTER: Vote on plan to merge Crewe parishes

Dear Editor,
On the 10th of June between 4pm and 9pm the residents of Leighton, Woolstanwood and Minshull Vernon will be able to vote in a Parish Poll to express a view on the proposals by the Borough Council to abolish the Woolstanwood and Leighton Parishes and become part of Crewe Town Council and the proposal by the Borough Council to merge the Minshull Vernon Parish with the Church Minshull Parish.

June 5, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Macmillan Cancer Support thanks volunteers

READER’S LETTER: Macmillan Cancer Support thanks volunteers

Dear Editor,

It’s Volunteers Week between June 1st and 7th and Macmillan Cancer Support would like to say an enormous thank you to all our incredible volunteers across the North West.

June 3, 2021
FEATURE: How Japanese culture is emerging in the UK

FEATURE: How Japanese culture is emerging in the UK

The Land of the Rising Sun is awash with history and heritage, much of which has infiltrated western culture.

Indeed, there are many Japanese customs and exports which have proven to be very popular in the UK.

May 31, 2021
Isle of Man Worm Charming Champions Jackie and Adrian Darbyshire

FEATURE: So you think Willaston Worm Charming is weird?

People always say that we British have our own particular way of doing things.

For example, most of the rest of the world can’t understand why we drive on the left-hand side of the road or how the national game of cricket can last for five days and still end in a draw.

May 28, 2021
FEATURE: Mum injects ‘natural’ into beauty treatments at Nantwich clinic

FEATURE: Mum injects ‘natural’ into beauty treatments at Nantwich clinic

A Nantwich company recognised for its holistic approach to physical and mental health has launched natural beauty treatments designed to boost confidence and wellbeing.

Embody, a new division at ctchealthcare physiotherapy clinics in Crewe and Nantwich, is helping people combat the signs of ageing with cosmetic acupuncture, LED light therapy and cruelty-free REN skin products.

May 27, 2021
FEATURE: 4 tips for a beautiful smile this summer

FEATURE: 4 tips for a beautiful smile this summer

A beautiful smile comes from having confidence.

This confidence usually stems from taking care of your teeth, so that you are proud to show them to the world.

May 27, 2021
READER’S LETTER: “Black Hole which is Cheshire East has just got Bigger!”

READER’S LETTER: “Black Hole which is Cheshire East has just got Bigger!”

Dear Editor,

The Labour-Independent administration following their leader Sam Corcoran’s example have relinquished power to the Chief Executive and her officers for the next month.

During this time officers can spend resident’s and taxpayers’ money without oversight by elected members.

May 16, 2021
FEATURE: 17 great ideas for days out in Cheshire

FEATURE: 17 great ideas for days out in Cheshire

There’s lots to do in Chester and Cheshire now we’re free to roam again.

Here are 17 great ideas for days out, short breaks and staycations in the county on and after 17 May.

May 14, 2021