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How hospitality businesses are changing everyday waste practices

How hospitality businesses are changing everyday waste practices

Across towns and local communities, hospitality businesses are rethinking waste management in daily operations.

Restaurants, cafés and food service venues generate many materials, making efficient handling essential for running a compliant, responsible business.

February 24, 2026
LETTER: Risks of HyNet carbon capture will fall on taxpayers

LETTER: Risks of HyNet carbon capture will fall on taxpayers

Dear Editor,
It sounds like common sense that if global warming is caused by too much carbon in the atmosphere, we should remove that carbon.

If we stop producing more carbon and get existing carbon out of the air, then global warming will be under control.

February 23, 2026
The shift toward digital pastimes at home

The shift toward digital pastimes at home

The quietest sound in a lot of homes now is the click, a remote, a thumb scroll, the little pause before another episode starts.

After dinner, after school runs, after the last email, the day often folds into a screen, not in one big moment but in dozens of small ones.

February 20, 2026
Cheshire labs modernise equipment to meet new UK standards

Cheshire labs modernise equipment to meet new UK standards

Testing data rarely makes headlines, yet it shapes how local industries operate every day.

Across Cheshire, laboratories now face tighter UK requirements around accuracy, traceability, and record control.

February 19, 2026
Top 5 veterinary practices pet owners trust for quality care

Top 5 veterinary practices pet owners trust for quality care

Choosing the right veterinary practice for your furry family members is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a pet owner.

Whether it’s routine check-ups, vaccinations, emergency care, or specialist treatments, knowing your pet is in trusted hands gives peace of mind.

February 19, 2026
How much capital do you really need to start trading?

How much capital do you really need to start trading?

It’s easy to assume that trading is only accessible to people with large amounts of money.

Marketing headlines, screenshots of big profits, and stories of overnight success often reinforce that belief.

February 17, 2026
Common local SEO mistakes that limit brand visibility

Common local SEO mistakes that limit brand visibility

Most businesses want to be found easily in their neighbourhoods, yet many still struggle to appear prominently in local search results.

Visibility rarely comes down to a single setting or clever trick. It depends on how clearly a brand presents itself online and how consistently that story is told.

February 17, 2026
LETTER: Support #SaveCreweBaths building on Flag Lane

LETTER: Support #SaveCreweBaths building on Flag Lane

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East have dropped plans to build a school on the site of the historic, Art Deco, 1937 Crewe Baths.

#SaveCreweBaths want to re-open Crewe Baths bigger and better and #CreweFirst have been supporting them from the word go.

February 17, 2026
How England could line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

How England could line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the new year underway, it means we are officially in the World Cup year, and as the competition edges closer, the excitement is growing.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the 23rd edition of the tournament, making history as the first time three nations have hosted the tournament.

February 16, 2026
Breathing new life into historic buildings

Breathing new life into historic buildings

Historic buildings carry layers of human experience within their walls.

Stone, timber, and plaster record decisions made centuries ago, shaped by local craft and social priorities. Restoring such places involves far more than cosmetic repair.

February 16, 2026
Top 5 services businesses use to maintain commercial premises

Top 5 services businesses use to maintain commercial premises

Keeping commercial premises in excellent condition is essential for safety, productivity, and brand reputation.

Businesses often rely on specialised service providers to manage cleaning, facility operations, security, and building maintenance.

February 15, 2026
Cheshire East Council - Delamere House, Crewe 1 (Google)

LETTER: What budget will new Cheshire devolved authority have?

Dear Editor,
I have just perused CEC’s website and looked at the Devolution sections.

It is certainly cracking on at a pace even though the latest report to the Shadow Authority Board on 30th January amounted to 218 pages, single, and with a few blank separation spacers.

February 12, 2026
LETTER: “Alarming state” of roads should not be brushed aside

LETTER: “Alarming state” of roads should not be brushed aside

Dear Editor
As a local resident, I know potholes are a widespread problem, but the situation on Wistaston Green Road in Wistaston has reached a truly alarming state and can no longer be brushed aside as “just one of those things”.

From Middlewich Road right through to Valley Road, the surface of Wistaston Green Road is riddled with potholes.

February 11, 2026