GYMS, yoga studios and fitness centres are being invited to learn more about operating in a Covid-secure way ahead of the return of indoor classes next month.

BACK now to Middlewich and to detail what was once there but is long gone.

DOZENS more laptops and tablets have been made available for disadvantaged children through Cheshire East’s, and Cheshire West and Chester’s, education authority in recent weeks, figures show.

TAKE a look through the stunning gallery of Cheshire images above, all shot by our amazing Guardian Camera Club members.

SUMMER has been given a big blooming boost with the news the RHS Flower Show will return to Tatton Park in July.

CHESHIRE is home to some incredibly expensive homes, but if you know where to look there is always a bargain to be had.

IS your child looking for a new sport to try?

Stress can contribute to many mental and physical health problems and age us. Lockdowns for some people have caused a lot of stress, particularly for those who have been trying to work from home with young children.

THE PROBLEM

The small service will be attended by 30 guests, including Her Majesty, as her husband of more than 70 years is laid to rest.

The Duke of Edinburgh interred in the Royal Vault of St George’s Chapel following his funeral but this will not be his final resting place.

The Queen, who was married to Philip for 73 years, wore a face mask as she led 30 mourners.

A MENTAL health support group, which has hundreds of members despite only starting last December, is about to launch its own clothing range.

PIZZA has once again come out on top, when it comes to being the take away cuisine of choice for the people of Cheshire.

A MAN has denied more than a dozen theft, burglary and attempted burglary offences, said to have happened across North Wales and Cheshire.

How are you feeling this week? Are you happy that the roadmap out of lockdown for England still seems to be heading in the right direction? Have you had your nails done, had a half in a ‘Spoons’ beer garden or been to see the lions at a safari...

A 23-YEAR-old is striving to complete 12 marathons in 12 months to raise money for a cancer charity which is close to his heart.

DRIVERS are being warned of long delays as a number of closures on the M6 at junction 19 begin tonight.

HUNDREDS of thousands of families across England are finding out what primary school their child will be joining this autumn, on what is commonly known as National Offer Day today, Friday.

BACK in February, we brought you the story of how an old Witton Albion kit had found a new home in a village in Malawi.

On Saturday, the day of the funeral, Edwards will present live coverage of the events at Windsor from 12.30pm.

The nervous wait for parents is finally over, but what if your child isn't accepted into their school of choice?

FOR a very brief moment on Wednesday morning, I was riding the fastest tadpole in Cheshire.

AN undercover TV researcher accused of the murder of a father-of-two at a cannabis farm has told a court he befriended a gangster in the hope of selling his story.

MORE than half of all sick days taken in February by staff at the Cheshire NHS body leading the Covid-19 vaccination programme were down to stress, anxiety, or depression.

A SHOP selling balloons and party accessories in Northwich has submitted plans to turn its ground floor into a wine bar.

THE Cheshire County League will open their 2021 season with a full list of fixtures on Saturday, having been given the green light by the ECB to start on time.

AN artist has transformed an ordinary plain wall inside a dementia care home into a Japanese inspired landscape by painting an amazing mural.

THERE are delays of up to 60 minutes on the M6 northbound this afternoon, Thursday, following a collision.

MEET the new High Sheriff of Cheshire for 2021, keeping up a tradition that dates back more than 1,000 years.

AN historic Knutsford-based Circus will be one of the first live entertainment events in the country to welcome back audiences, with shows in the town planned for May.

A NEW fabric store has opened in the town centre after becoming a lockdown success story.

CHILDREN in Rudheath have a brand new play area to enjoy thanks to a home builder.

A CHESHIRE teenager is today starting the first day of a 14-year jail term after horrifically attacking a man with a hammer leaving him unrecognisable except for his tattoo.

THE final of BBC One's MasterChef will air tonight, Wednesday, after being postponed following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh on Friday.

A NORTHWICH salon owner has said how she proud she is of her team after they re-opened the doors of the popular business without her on Monday.

IF you've ever wanted to learn more about the fishing, the Canal and River Trust will be holding free taster sessions next month.

SPINAL surgery services in Cheshire and Merseyside could be ‘reconfigured’ by this summer.

A FOODBANK is appealing for more donations as the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a rise in people using the service.

NORTHWICH Victoria will no longer be competing in the Heys Invitational Cup this summer because the event has been cancelled.

The item has been removed from the Sainsbury’s website and point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores across the UK.

Tesco shared its support for pubs having remained open as an essential retailer throughout the pandemic. 

A GANG of thieves who ran a ‘planned and professional’ shoplifting operation across the length and breadth of the UK has been jailed for more than 20 years.

SINCE it was announced as the date lockdown restrictions would ease significantly, April 12 has been circled on many calendars

AFTER a difficult few months, popular Northwich pub The Salty Dog is now ready to welcome back customers.

AS pubs and bars were allowed to reopen their beer gardens and outdoor spaces today, we visited a two of Northwich’s favourite spots to find out how they plan to navigate the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.

DESPITE the pandemic having a negative impact on Barons Quay, there is hope Monday's easing of restrictions will bring back some momentum, according to the town's MP.

YEARS of hard work is about to be rewarded for 1874 Northwich.

ALL the stops were pulled out to ensure Northwich’s White Ribbon Boutique was ready for customers keen to buy a new outfit in preparation for the days they can enjoy socialising again.

THE number of Cheshire West people aged 60 and above who have tested positive for Covid has hit its lowest rate since the pandemic began last March.