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Nantwich woman inspired by Central America trip opens new “yoga studio”

Nantwich woman inspired by Central America trip opens new “yoga studio”

A Nantwich woman has opened a new yoga studio near the town after being inspired to change her life during a visit to Central America.

Harriet Devaney, 32, has fulfilled her dream by opening “The Orchard Studios” at Hatherton Lodge Farm.

February 1, 2023
LETTER: Parking charges in Cheshire East is “absolute scandal”

LETTER: Parking charges in Cheshire East is “absolute scandal”

Dear Editor,
Labour run Cheshire East plans to increase parking charges in Crewe by a whopping 10%.

Instead of £1.20 for two hours it will be £1.32. Crewe is the biggest but the most economically and socially deprived town in Cheshire East.

January 30, 2023
FEATURE: Steps to opening a pharmacy in the UK in 2023

FEATURE: Steps to opening a pharmacy in the UK in 2023

Owning a pharmacy is a challenging career move, but one that can be hugely fulfilling as you provide a vital service to your community.

The number of pharmacies in the UK has gradually fallen recently.

January 30, 2023
LETTER: “Shocking” CEC Labour plan to close libraries on Saturdays

LETTER: “Shocking” CEC Labour plan to close libraries on Saturdays

Dear Editor,
Shockingly, Labour-run Cheshire East are proposing to shut libraries on a Saturday and reduce opening hours on other days.

‘Putting Crewe First’ is totally opposed to this.

January 26, 2023
Features of Hollywood that prevent foreigners from real estate purchase

Features of Hollywood that prevent foreigners from real estate purchase

The USA attracts foreigners with multiple perspectives and implements the idea of a happy future.

The expats come to popular cities, like Hollywood, to make their dreams come true and to live among superstars.

January 25, 2023
FEATURE: Importance of employee benefits in business and their impact on job satisfaction

FEATURE: Importance of employee benefits in business and their impact on job satisfaction

Employees are the building block of any organisation. Therefore, it is important to offer them various benefits to retain them and keep them motivated.

Many companies overlook employees’ hard work and efforts and focus only on the numbers and figures they achieve.

January 19, 2023
FEATURE: Grand National 2023 – everything you need to know

FEATURE: Grand National 2023 – everything you need to know

The Grand National, which happens to be the most anticipated event on the British calendar, is back.

Forty runners compete in the most popular steeplechase in the world, covering a distance of four miles and two and a half furlongs while scaling 30 Grand National fences at Aintree.

January 17, 2023
FEATURE: How education needs to adapt to in-demand skills

FEATURE: How education needs to adapt to in-demand skills

There’s no doubt that the world is changing with an increasing reliance on digital systems and technology. And with that comes the need for a different set of skills.

To ensure that the demand for digital skills is met, the education industry needs to adapt and offer a variety of teaching that reflects today’s technology-driven landscape.

January 16, 2023
LETTER: Readers should look at CEC Budget consultation

LETTER: Readers should look at CEC Budget consultation

Dear Editor,
May I ask readers to take a look at the Cheshire East 2023/4 BUDGET consultation.

This is just a taster. Highlights include spending most of the Children and Families budget in Crewe.

January 16, 2023
FEATURE: Top tips for tackling 4 manoeuvres in practical driving test

FEATURE: Top tips for tackling 4 manoeuvres in practical driving test

If you’re preparing for a driving test, then you’ll want to be able to nail any manoeuvre you’re asked to perform.

This means focussing your practice on them.

January 15, 2023
LETTER: Parts of Crewe town centre in “deplorable state”

LETTER: Parts of Crewe town centre in “deplorable state”

Dear Editor,
Parts of Crewe Town centre are in a deplorable state, like the public square in the Market Centre, near to Asda and W H Smith.

We have asked the Council to clean it up.

January 15, 2023
FEATURE: 4 reasons to take a shower each morning

FEATURE: 4 reasons to take a shower each morning

If you are the kind of person who takes a shower each day, you’ll fall into one of two camps; you’ll either shower first thing in the morning, or you’ll do it at night.

This latter group might think they’ve chosen well because a shower will help them relax after a long day, but the fact is that if you’re going to have a shower, having one in the morning is the better choice.

January 11, 2023
LETTER: Not single brick laid as special school costs double

LETTER: Not single brick laid as special school costs double

Dear Editor,
Back in July 2021, the first Children’s and Families Committee, was asked to invoke the Urgent Decision Procedure to expedite the remodelling of the CE Dean Row building as a satellite expansion site for Springfield Special School at a cost of £3 million.

January 11, 2023