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The spectacular Cheshire countryside, as viewed from the vantage point of Bickerton Hill. 🌳

Wow! Check out this amazing photo taken in Tytherington this evening. It seems that the strange spiral was caused by frozen fuel being illuminated in the night sky as it was expelled from a Space X rocket! 🚀 📸 @lindsaymay0

{ Reform UK councillors } —> Cheshire East councillor for Alsager, Reg Kain has defected from the Liberal Democrats to Reform UK. —> Cheshire West and Chester councillor for Winsford Dene, Mandy Clare has joined Reform UK after previously being an independent.

{ Breaking } Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury has formally triggered the process of resigning from Parliament.

Site highlight: Jacksons’ Brickworks in Higher Poynton is a special place, reclaimed by nature after its industrial interlude. It is now so valuable for wildlife that it has been designated a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) - www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/leisure,_cul...

Chris Copeman has been selected as the Green Party’s candidate in the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

{ BREAKING } Sean Houlston has been selected as the Conservatives’ candidate in the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

{ Bollington by-election results } East Ward: 💙 Alison Rodwell - Con - 226 votes ❤️ Edward Parkin - Lab - 131 votes 🩵 David Langley - Ref - 79 votes

{ Bollington by-election results } Central Ward: 💙 Jon Weston - Con - 229 votes ❤️ Sam Wells - Lab - 201 votes 🩵 Alan Pengelly - Ref - 68 votes

{ BREAKING } Karen Shore has been selected as Labour’s candidate in the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service says technical issues are affecting 999 calls from landlines in the Macclesfield area. If you need to dial 999, they advise using a mobile phone. Normal service is expected to resume by 4pm today (Friday, 7th March).

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Local representatives have questioned why a cash-strapped council is slashing services but still paying for a mayor. www.so-counties.co.uk/can-cheshire...

The team behind the annual Bunbury Village Day say they are already busy with bookings and preparations for another fabulous event this summer. www.so-counties.co.uk/date-announc...

A group of students at the University of Chester is inviting people to test out their detective skills as they host a murder mystery experience to raise money for a local charity. www.so-counties.co.uk/chester-stud...

A Macclesfield-based artist has won a competition to create the cover image for this year’s Buxton Fringe programme. www.so-counties.co.uk/artist-celeb...

A world-renowned photography exhibition is coming to Chester this spring. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcase will be held at a special venue at Chester Zoo from 17th February until 6th April. www.so-counties.co.uk/world-renown...

Awww… so true… we wonder where he’ll pop up next! 👀

Celebrating Chinese New Year! 🧧🇨🇳🐉

Permission has been given for Lapland UK to run its Christmas events at Capesthorne Hall for 10 years, starting winter 2025/26. www.so-counties.co.uk/lapland-uk-g...

A number of MPs from Cheshire have signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s book of commitments. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and today is Holocaust Memorial Day. This evening many public buildings will be lit up in purple as a sign of unity.

Telescopes parked, pointing at the zenith, due to the strong winds today.

The RSPCA said its flood rescue teams were poised to respond to emergencies, as the Met Office warns Storm Éowyn will bring strong winds across the UK. www.so-counties.co.uk/rspca-issues...

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Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth has visited the Countess of Chester Hospital for a tour of the new £110m Women and Children’s Building which is due to open this summer. www.so-counties.co.uk/mp-given-tou...

Site highlight: Astbury Mere Country Park. A former sand quarry, the site encompasses 14 hectares of open space, just ten minutes walk from Congleton town centre, with paths linking into the local countryside - www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/leisure,_cul...

Worrh checking out if you're about this Saturday.

Granny's busy baking, ahead of opening night tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to join in the fun, come and join us as we visit "The Snow Queen". Final tickets are available from www.knutsfordlittletheatre.com #Knutsford #Theatre #Pantomime #Community

Really proud to open the new OSCE training ward at Apollo Campus this afternoon ✂️ It's fantastic to have this facility in Crewe contributing to our national mission on workforce training and recruitment in the NHS 🏥

All are welcome to join the #FriendsCoCCP & others in the #CountessCountryPark at 11am on Fri 24th Jan for this very special event to remember 80 years since the end of WW2. An 80th anniversary is an Oak one. This supports Mersey Forest's 'Oaks at 80' project launched last year in Calderstones Park

Young farmers from Cheshire have been to Parliament to discuss the impact of mental health issues in rural communities. www.so-counties.co.uk/young-farmer...

Tatton MP Esther McVey said she wanted to ensure flood prevention plans were in place for residents and businesses. www.so-counties.co.uk/mp-offers-he...

A bank which says it is committed to “making a difference” and offering “a different type of banking for Britain” is set to open in Chester city centre this year. www.so-counties.co.uk/metro-bank-t...

I had a great time visiting the old Crewe Works site, now operated by Alstom, on Friday. It's great to see the skilled work that still takes place on this site, which has such an integral place in Crewe's history. I'm committed to ensuring that rail is a big part of Crewe's future 🚂

Nantwich used to be famous for its salt, which was produced in the town by evaopration of local brine from springs. Salt is still manufactured elsewhere in Cheshire - now mined rather than produced from brine.

Snowy scenes at Beeston Castle 🏰

Out of this world photos (har har) taken by Alderley Aerial Photography showing the Lovell Telescope at @jodrellbank.bsky.social glistening in the snowy Cheshire countryside. 📡

Pecks restaurant is moving after more than four decades on Newcastle Road. Find out more: www.so-counties.co.uk/time-for-a-c...

The RSPCA is urging people to follow its advice to keep pets, livestock and wildlife safe during the freezing conditions. www.so-counties.co.uk/help-keep-pe...

Good morning! It’s Thursday (in case you were wondering) and we are raring to go for 2025! Yesterday we saw lots of flooding across the county, while today is pretty icy but do get yourself outdoors to enjoy it if you can. Take care everyone.

There’s a new feature on Apple Maps that allows you to save your favourite locations in a “library of places”. Which local landmarks in Cheshire would you include in yours?

What is probably Chester's oldest church may have had its origins in the reuse of the east entrance of the Roman amphitheatre as a church. The inserted side walls with steps could have been part of a crypt or a tower.

Beeston Castle, #Cheshire on #HillfortsWednesday

Santa and his elves came to Gawsworth! 🎅🏻

Ethos members from Grosvenor Park CofE Academy proudly delivered 4847 tea-light candles collected from parent donations to St John’s Church #Chester ready for visitors to quietly reflect 🕯️🙏 ✨

chestertouristcom @chestertourist · 13h The shrine of St Werburgh, Chester Cathedral.

Speed Map of Cheshire, 1610 (Angels) The cartouche and illustrations on this 17thC map are very well executed, the elaborate decorations suit the #map really well. Download the whole map for FREE from our website: tinyurl.com/y7upvd2y #MapsonMonday

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