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Exceptional" tartan archive gifted to the nation
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (639+ words) An "exceptional" archive of almost 800 historic tartan samples has been gifted to the nation. The textiles, some more than 200 years old, were produced by J&D Paton, one of the largest tartan manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection has…...
Take a look inside "3. 75m Cheshire home boasting stables, a pool, and 19 acres
14+ hour, 33+ min ago (392+ words) A LUXURIOUS six-bedroom house with its own equestrian facilities and land has been put up for sale for a guide price of "3. 75 million. The property, in Kelsall, near Tarporley, is described by Gascoigne Halman estate agents as a 'truly exceptional…...
Gold plating" HS2 resulted in railway"s woes, major report due to say
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (360+ words) Gold plating" HS2, including by focusing on achieving the highest possible speeds" for the railway, are among the faults which contributed to the project's woes, a major review is expected to find. Sir Stephen Lovegrove, the former national security adviser, will…...
Holidaymakers warned they could face "150, 000 bills abroad over common mistake
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (320+ words) British holidaymakers have been warned they could face eye-watering medical bills abroad. Travellers who fail to declare pre-existing health conditions on their insurance risk having claims rejected, leaving them responsible for the full cost of overseas care. New figures from…...
Asda launches own-brand Matcha products in response to Tik Tok craze
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (92+ words) Chester Standard Asda launches own-brand Matcha products after Tik Tok craze A Tik Tok-inspired drink trend is making waves with new products aiming to bring caf" flavours into people's homes. Supermarket giant Asda has launched two new own-brand matcha latte…...
Dad facing kidney failure launches fundraiser for life-saving dialysis at home
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (747+ words) A DAD-of-five whose life now depends on dialysis has spoken about the daily reality of kidney failure as he tries to create a safe space at home for life-saving treatment. Matthew Rutter, 38, has lived with kidney disease since he was…...
Plans approved for new large industrial units in Deeside
1+ day, 33+ min ago (336+ words) PLANS for seven large new industrial units in Deeside, which could bring hundreds of jobs to the area, have been given the go-ahead. Marshall Commercial Development Projects Limited submitted an application to Flintshire County Council for the construction of a…...
Worker sacked for "stealing nuts" claims dismissal was "conspiracy" against her
1+ day, 38+ min ago (660+ words) A WOMAN sacked from her job in a Cheshire town for "stealing and eating nuts" has failed in a claim against the company. An employment tribunal hearing in Manchester has found against Nawrot Lisowska, who was dismissed by Gousto. The…...
Woman hit with fine after making 11 nuisance 999 calls to police despite warning
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (183+ words) A WOMAN has been fined after ignoring a police warning and making almost a dozen nuisances 999 calls. Stephanie Sheldon, of Beeston Drive, Winsford, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Wednesday, May 13, to learn her fate after previously admitting one charge…...
Cheshire West firm launches new AI platform to transform industrial safety
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (352+ words) AN AI-powered safety platform has been launched to help transform industrial safety. The new system, developed by Winsford-based Safety Shield Global, is designed for use in industries such as construction, infrastructure and heavy industry. Named Nexus, the Edge AI intelligence…...