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- End of an era as café at Cheshire visitor attraction closes suddenly
Local News
It's closed with immediate effect
- Women in UK arts feel they do not have equal opportunities for roles, says report
UK News
Exclusive: Research says sector is fixated with young talent, with most women experiencing unconscious bias or sexismWomen working in the arts believe they do not have equal opport
- Food Hygiene Ratings for Takeaways in Knutsford and Wilmslow in 2026
Local News
A list of food hygiene ratings for takeaways and sandwich shops in Knutsford, Wilmslow, and nearby areas has been compiled for 2026.
- Fourth time lucky as Chris Cantrill’s spoof whodunnit wins Edinburgh comedy award 2026
UK News
Nominated in three previous years, the rambunctious standup – one half of The Delightful Sausage – wins the prize for his show Rewilding while Marty Gleeson is named best newcomerT
- James Cleverly Resigns from Shadow Cabinet to Pursue London Mayoral Candidacy
UK News
James Cleverly has stepped down from his role as shadow minister for housing, communities and local government to run for Mayor of London.
- New protections planned for homeowners hiring builders for renovations
UK News
Homeowners are set to receive greater protection from rogue builders through a new trusted trader database and a payment system that releases money as renovation work is completed.
- Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
Environment
The clear-up of a major illegal waste site in Oxfordshire has resulted in a £6 million bill for taxpayers.
- The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial
Finance
Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy futureFuelled by the consequences of D
- NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
UK News
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.
- King 'heartbroken' by deadly Nepal flash floods
UK News
Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy.
- Reaseheath pilot gives Nantwich pupils hands-on experience of future careers
Local News
Pupils from Wrenbury Primary School and Malbank School have completed a six-month programme at Reaseheath exploring horticulture, food science, sustainability and food production.
- More than 8,500 Cheshire West council tax cases referred to bailiffs
Local News
New research suggests Cheshire West and Chester Council referred more than 8,500 council tax arrears cases to enforcement agents in 2025/26, as outstanding council tax debt continu
- Nearly one million young people in UK now outside work or education
Business
Around one in eight people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training, with new figures highlighting the scale of the challenge facing young jobseekers and employer
- Forty Missing Children from UK Asylum Hotels Still Unaccounted For
UK News
A parliamentary committee expresses deep concern over the fate of 40 children who remain missing from hotels housing asylum seekers in the UK, despite the majority of cases being r
- British patient becomes first to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery
UK News
UK surgeons have used artificial intelligence to provide real-time guidance during brain tumour surgery for the first time globally, helping protect a 48-year-old patient's sight.
- Dozens of children who went missing from asylum hotels still unaccounted for years later
UK News
Forty people who went missing from asylum seeker hotels as children years ago have still not been found.
- Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack
Tech
OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.
- Plug-in solar panels available in UK shops from Thursday
Business
The UK government claims that plug-in solar panels could help households significantly reduce energy bills.
- Nantwich's first new school in 23 years prepares to open
Local News
Kingsbourne Academy is preparing to welcome its first pupils on September 7 after staff received the keys to the new primary school in Nantwich.
- Knutsford Foodbank 'overwhelmed' by community support
Local News
Knutsford Foodbank has thanked residents and local organisations for their generosity after receiving significant support and donations from across the community.
- Holiday firm helps 350 families enjoy UK breaks through Chester charity partnership
Local News
HUNDREDS of families have been able to enjoy breaks across the UK through Sykes Holiday Cottages' partnership with charity, Time Away.
- Offshore ownership registers criticised over cost and access barriers
UK News
Campaigners say new systems intended to reveal who ultimately owns offshore companies are too expensive and complicated to provide meaningful public scrutiny.
- AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
Business
The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.
- Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
Business
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
- Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Finance
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
- Plans emerge for new railway station near Leighton in Crewe
Local News
Proposals for a new railway station on the Crewe to Chester line have emerged as part of plans for major development around Leighton, with a potential site identified off the A530
- Inspectors praise care home where residents can 'live life in the way they choose'
Local News
The home caters for adults living with complex needs
- Microsoft AI watermarks in Paint and Photos are linked to user IDs, researcher finds
Tech
Privacy? Not if you use hosted AI services
- Nantwich Community Garden launches “Lunchtime Reset” initiative
Local News
Heavy downpours failed to dampen spirits at Nantwich's Growing Health Community Garden where a new lunchtime event is encouraging residents of all ages to get outdoors and enjoy na
- Live music line-up confirmed for Nantwich Food Festival 2026
Local News
Nantwich Food Festival returns from September 4 to 6 with three days of food, demonstrations and entertainment, as organisers reveal more of the live music planned across the town
- New shops and garage development could bring jobs to Cheshire town
Local News
Plans have been lodged
- Network Rail sues rail companies for over £5m following fuel spill from derailment
UK News
Network Rail has initiated legal action against DB Cargo UK and Touax Rail after a significant fuel spill in Llangennech, which occurred during a train derailment in August 2020.
- More than 350 exhibits showcased at Wistaston Flower and Produce Show
Local News
Gardeners, bakers, artists, crafters and photographers showcased their work as Wistaston’s annual Flower and Produce Show returned for its 43rd year.
- Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board
UK News
Campaigners say proposal for £10bn rescue deal in bid to avoid nationalisation is a ‘cosy stitch-up’Business live – latest updatesThe group of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for T
- 'Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
- Most English Secondary Schools Breach Healthy Food Standards, Report Reveals
UK News
A report has found that three-quarters of secondary schools in England are violating food standards, with unhealthy options frequently served.
- Shein targets nearly $27 billion valuation for Hong Kong stock market debut
Business
The fast-fashion retailer plans to start trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September, aiming to raise approximately $1.77 billion.
- CrossCountry cancels nearly all rail services following Birmingham power cut
UK News
CrossCountry has suspended almost all train services in Great Britain due to a power outage affecting its control centre in Birmingham.
- ‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
UK News
New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steelAt Tata Steel’s factory in Llanwern, south Wales, production lines t
- Plans for village wildlife pond submitted to Cheshire West and Chester planners
Local News
CHESHIRE West council planners have been asked to consider an application for a small wildlife pond in a village between Malpas and Chester.
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