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Knutsford Town Council’s FOI Mess: Taxpayers, Fashion and a Growing Bill
The Guide Cheshire continues to investigate and is currently reviewing a Freedom of Information response from Knutsford Town Council which, once you wade through the legalese, could be seen as
Sep 15


Knutsford Town Council Under Scrutiny: Why Was a Law Student Targeted With an Email Threatening Their Legal Career?
As we continue to follow the money at Knutsford Town Council, The Guide Cheshire investigates whether a local business owner linked to the Council is acting as a proxy through
Sep 12


Knutsford Town Council Fashion Week Backlash: Fast Fashion, Consumerism and Taxpayers’ Money
Did Knutsford Town Council, working with Visit Cheshire (Marketing Cheshire), want to leverage the commercial weight that comes with the “Fashion Week” label in Cheshire? Did they hope to capitalise
Sep 3
Cheshire East Food Hubs Celebrate 10 Years of The Bread and Butter Thing
Members and volunteers across Cheshire East have marked a decade of The Bread and Butter Thing, celebrating the community food charity’s 10th anniversary. Food clubs in Alsager, Broken Cross, Longridge
Sep 1
Willington Hall Looks Ahead to Autumn and Christmas After a Memorable Summer
Willington Hall is looking ahead to a busy autumn and Christmas season after a summer of weddings, community events, classic cars and even a visit from the BBC. Set in
Aug 30
Knutsford Town Council Tax Rises, Are Taxpayers Funding Unsustainable Fashion?
As Knutsford Council Tax rises, a weeklong fashion campaign promoting local shops raises questions about sustainability, responsible consumption and what taxpayers are funding.
Aug 28
Cheshire Fashion Week Ltd v Knutsford Town Council: Taxpayer Costs and the Visit Cheshire Question
An FOI is following the money between Knutsford Town Council and Visit Cheshire, asking what changed when Flash Fashion became a Fashion Week and what, if anything, taxpayers paid for.
Aug 28
Cheshire’s 35 lost country houses could represent £31m a year in vanished heritage value
Cheshire’s lost country houses could represent around £31.4m a year in vanished heritage value, according to new analysis by Family Tree. The analysis identified at least 35 named lost country houses
Aug 28
Knutsford Town Council Taxpayers’ Money Spent on Fashion Show and Legal Costs
A new Freedom of Information request is seeking answers over how much taxpayers’ money has been spent on council fashion events, legal costs and promotion, and what financial return they have delivered for the local community while Knutsford residents face rising council tax bills.
Aug 26
Fashion Week in Cheshire 2026 unveils exclusive designers, schedule and highlights
Cheshire Fashion Week is bringing the runway back to the region this September, welcoming designers from across the globe and featuring an exciting new collaboration with the luxury car partner,
Aug 13
Brio Is Helping Young People Stay Water Aware This Summer
Brio is encouraging young people to stay safe around water through hands-on water safety workshops across Brio sites in collaboration with Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Youth Service. The sessions
Aug 13
Ellesmere Port men to drive £600 Vauxhall Astra 1,500 miles to Benidorm for charity
A team from Ellesmere Port is taking on a 1,500-mile drive to Benidorm in a £600 Vauxhall Astra to raise money and awareness for Kole’s Fight.
Aug 10
Cheshire Fashion Week Featured On ITV News Granada Report
The news segment aired on 19th October at 7pm. It showed how the event has become a major fashion and culture event for the North of England. The event’s success depends
Dec 4, 2025


Chester Racecourse Set For Summer Music Weekend Featuring Ibiza Classics And Craig Charles Dj Set
An immersive line-up of entertainment awaits those heading to Chester Racecourse this week. Two amazing days of racing and live music will be staged at a summer music weekend. Get
Jul 12, 2024


Cheshire Fashion Week 2024 Schedule And Lineup: All The Dates, Shows And Exhibitions
Chester is gearing up to become a fashion hub this summer, with designers and fashion visionaries from all over the world coming together to showcase their latest creations with sustainability
May 6, 2024


Family business in Cheshire enters the fashion arena with tweed pleated skirts
A family-owned business based in Cheshire has recently ventured into the fashion industry by introducing tweed pleated skirts to their product line. Elkin, a British skirt brand renowned for its
Feb 21, 2024


Cathedral to host unique debating forum in the heart of Chester
An exciting debate forum will be launched by Chester Cathedral this October to provide a central space in Chester to discuss, explore, and learn about a wide range of global,
Oct 19, 2023
Cheshire’s top food, beverage, and hospitality professionals honored at an elegant gala
Chester Racecourse hosted a gala awards ceremony on Wednesday, 27th September 2023 to mark Taste Cheshire’s 21st anniversary. Cheshire’s food, beverage, and hospitality industries gathered to honor the best and
Oct 19, 2023


Cheshire pub announces summer festival of events
The Lion at Malpas is proud to announce the Maludi festival, an add-on to the annual Malpas Village Fair, featuring Malpas Showcase Day organised by the Parish Council. This exciting
Jun 25, 2023


Chester Mystery Play Quinquennial mystery promises excitement
The Chester Mystery Plays, the largest regularly produced community theatre event in the UK, will open at Chester Cathedral on June 28 with a run of 19 performances. Directed by John Young (Romeo
Jun 25, 2023
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