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.
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.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has been forced to scrap plans for an alternative provision school in Crewe because the DfE won’t engage with the council over a timeline for the scheme.
The children and families committee voted in favour of pulling the plug on plans to demolish the former Crewe Baths at Flag Lane and replace it with a school for excluded pupils.
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.
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.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cash-strapped Cheshire East Council will need about £28 million of exceptional financial support from the government to balance its books for 2026/27.
And that’s as well as the millions to be generated from raising council tax by the maximum 4.99% from April.
By Jonathan White
Time is running out for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club who need to fundraise £15,000 to resurface its two courts.
The future of the club, founded in 1977 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, hangs in the balance.
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.
Shavington Village Festival Committee are celebrating a successful awards night after taking home two honours at the NODA District 8 Awards.
The awards recognised SVFC’s 2026 pantomime “Rapunzel” by Tom Whalley, which received an impressive 10 nominations on the night.
League leaders Nantwich Town Women delivered another commanding performance with a 6-1 win over Wirral Phoenix Women at the Swansway Stadium.
The win maintains the Dabbers’ lead at top of the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South.
A man has been arrested after a car crashed into parked vehicle on Queens Drive in Nantwich.
Police say the incident happened shortly after 1am today (Monday February 16th).
By Jonathan White
A festive charity album created by South Cheshire musicians has raised more than £400 for RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre.
Christmas Tails, released in November and on sale until the end of January, has raised an impressive £411.29 for the London Road centre, beating the total raised by a similar Christmas album in 2023.
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.
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