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Leisure centre hoping to hold more martial arts-inspired workouts after success
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (264+ words) A LEISURE centre is hoping to hold further martial arts-inspired sessions after a successful first workout. Knutsford Leisure Centre recently hosted the official launch of Les Mills BODYCOMBAT 106 on March 21, a high-energy session led by instructors Liam White, Cath Logan…...
Knutsford impresses visiting social media star on food tour
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (339+ words) A SOCIAL media star paid a visit to an array of independent businesses for a foodie day out. Stuart Snowden, also known as 'Grumpy Northern Foodie', visited Knutsford as part of his new series 'From Brekkie to Bedtime', as he…...
Ambitious gym franchise reveals ambitious expansion plans with 2028 target
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (330+ words) A GYM franchise headquartered in Knutsford is accelerating its UK expansion. Transform Hub is set to open 11 new locations across the country this year as part of its ambitious expansion plans to reach 100 sites by 2028. The franchise, which already has…...
Thumbs down for ‘massive’ equestrian development in the green belt
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (344+ words) Cheshire East Council has refused permission for 15 stables and menage on land east of Foden Lane at Alderley Edge. Royston Sport Horses applied for retrospective permission for the scheme, which also includes horse walker and associated access and parking, saying…...
Celebration of health and wellness brings community together
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (293+ words) A CELEBRATION of health and wellbeing in Knutsford has been hailed a huge success. The town's health and wellbeing specialists teamed up to offer residents and visitors a varied programme suitable for all ages, needs and abilities. The event, now…...
'Attempted planning process murder' accusation after 11th-hour housing scheme change
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (625+ words) A KNUTSFORD resident has accused a landowner and Cheshire East planners of trying to get away with "planning process murder" after an 11th-hour change was made to a housing application. Debbie Jamison was speaking as the strategic planning board (SPB)…...
Cross-country hero Final Orders poised to take National chance
1+ week, 2+ day ago (252+ words) Final Orders could seek to emulate the great Tiger Roll in the pursuit of a Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase and Randox Grand National double. Gavin Cromwell's 10-year-old son of Camelot skipped around the unique course at the Cheltenham Festival, prevailing…...
Will Dickson effort enough as Chesterfield edge Accrington
1+ week, 4+ day ago (196+ words) Will Dickson's second-half goal kept Chesterfield's League Two play-off hopes on track as they overcame Accrington 1-0. After losing to Oldham midweek, Paul Cook's side bounced back " also hitting the woodwork twice, although they did need some strong saves from Ryan…...
Cheshire experts on how to get noticed in the booming children's writing market
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1228+ words) Cheshire has produced generations of award-winning children's authors, from Lewis Carroll to contemporary luminaries such as Alan Garner. Now, in World Book Day month, we discover what it takes to pen a hit for young readers. For me, it's Enid…...
One Battle After Another sweeps Oscars as Jessie Buckley triumphs
2+ week, 3+ day ago (829+ words) One Battle After Another was crowned best picture at the Oscars, where Jessie Buckley completed her clean sweep as best actress. Paul Thomas Anderson's saga about political revolutionaries won six gongs at the ceremony, including best director, best adapted screenplay…...