Gary Porter

1 week ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

A new and improved pedestrian crossing has been installed near a railway station. Work on the toucan crossing and improved junction lay-out has recently been completed on Park Lane, close to Congleton railway station. This location was identified as a gap in the provision on a priority route to the town centre for pedestrians and cyclists. Prior to the construction of this scheme, there was no direct and safe crossing point on Park Lane.

1 week ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

A historic Cheshire mansion estate hotel is among the county's best places to work. De Vere Cranage Estate, near Crewe, has been crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the prestigious East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards 2025. Celebrating the remarkable achievements and successes of East Cheshire’s vibrant business community, winners of the distinguished awards were announced at a glittering ceremony at De Vere Cranage Estate itself.

1 week ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

Last month we placed the spotlight on a village nestled in the heart of Cheshire's rolling countryside which is home to two of the county's most renowned businesses. Tattenhall is where you find the hugely-popular The Ice Cream Farm - recently crowned Visitor Attraction of The Year at the 2025 Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards. And the village is also home to The Pheasant Inn pub which has clinched the Taste of Cheshire Award.

1 week ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

An "exceptional" period property in "a vibrant suburb of Chester" has gone on the market. The four-bed, semi-detached house on Hamilton Street in Hoole is valued at £795,000. The home is being marketed by Fearnalls in Chester. The Rightmove listing states: "A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional four bedroom period home in Hoole, set in one of the area's most sought after locations.

2 weeks ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Gary Porter

A woman who along with her boyfriend was forced to flee his flat after a tractor smashed into the property has revealed it could be "another two weeks" before they can get back inside to rescue their belongings. Charlotte Charles says she and her partner Jack ran out of the flat in just their pyjamas following the collision last week. Police were called to the incident on the A51 Vicars Cross Road, near to the junction of Pearl Lane, shortly after 6.30am on Tuesday, April 1.