Three Tatton businesses make it to regional finals of Rural Oscars - vote now! Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 Three Tatton businesses have been named as northern finalists in the 2026 “Rural Oscars”. The prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards is now in its 19th year and celebrates the best of rural enterprise, heritage and community life. Businesses can compete for the title in five categories, local food and drink, the village shop or post office, butchers, rural enterprise and pubs. AJ Boon in Chelford... Articles
Esther McVey MP wants murderers who keep location of victim's bodies a secret to be denied parole 3rd June 2025 Esther McVey is demanding government tighten the law to ensure murderers who fail to disclose where their victims are buried remain behind bars for life. Before... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for police resources to be spent tackling real crime 3rd June 2025 Esther McVey has warned police forces must focus resources on tackling real crime instead of dealing with non-crime hate incidents. She said the rise in... Articles
MP Esther McVey writes for the Knutsford Guardian criticising decision by three major banks for stopping Post Office accepting cheques 3rd June 2025 Skip to main content I am extremely concerned by the news that Lloyds, Halifax and the Bank of Scotland are going to stop customers depositing cheques at the... Articles
Debate on Housebuilding Denied by Labour-run Cheshire West and Chester Council 31st May 2025 There was no debate on the Government’s imposition of the new housing target of nearly 2,000 homes per year at the May 2025 meeting Cheshire West and Chester... Local News
Esther McVey MP supports cricket club fundraiser 22nd May 2025 Esther McVey hopes the world’s biggest cricket wickets set to be unveiled this weekend will help fundraising efforts by a cricket club cross the boundary. Toft... Articles
MP Esther McVey warns of rising unemployment due to increases in Employer National Insurance Contributions 20th May 2025 Esther McVey has warned unemployment levels are set to soar as a direct result of government’s “anti-business agenda.” Ms McVey said businesses were struggling... Articles
MP Esther McVey supports memorial plans for Handforth RAF hero 19th May 2025 An unsung war hero from Handforth who served in the RAF’s Photographic Reconnaissance Unit looks set to be remembered for his service. F/Sgt William Douglas... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian - stop devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington 19th May 2025 How can this Labour government seriously consider pushing ahead with devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington after it has called out two of the three... Articles
MP Esther McVey says third country vital to tackling illegal immigration 12th May 2025 Esther McVey has warned government it must re-introduce a third country whereby illegal immigrants with no documentation can be deported to – if it wants to get... Articles
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
