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Contemporary work spaces at Meridian House

Contemporary work spaces at Meridian House

Let's Talk Business: Affordable hot desking in the Mid-Cheshire region

An Alexa Echo Dot. Picture: Pixabay.

An Alexa Echo Dot. Picture: Pixabay.

Local government

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Cheshire West residents can now ask Alexa when bin day is

Holdcroft are proud to announce the opening of their Omoda and Jaecoo showroom, located in Chester Way, Northwich

Holdcroft are proud to announce the opening of their Omoda and Jaecoo showroom, located in Chester Way, Northwich

Holdcroft unveil brand-new showroom in Chester Way

TalkTalk broadband issues have been resolved

TalkTalk broadband issues have been resolved

Northwich residents back online as TalkTalk engineers carry out repairs

Wi-Fi is down for residents across Cheshire

Wi-Fi is down for residents across Cheshire

Engineers working to restore service as Wi-Fi down for residents in Northwich

Action Fraud recommends setting up two-step verification on your WhatsApp account to give an extra layer of protection to their account.

Action Fraud recommends setting up two-step verification on your WhatsApp account to give an extra layer of protection to their account.

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UK WhatsApp users warned their accounts could be stolen by scammers

Parents are being warned about the dangers of the TikTok 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned into ‘prison napalm’ in the microwave

Parents are being warned about the dangers of the TikTok 'tanghulu challenge', as it turned into ‘prison napalm’ in the microwave

Mum's warning as daughter suffers agonising burns in dangerous TikTok challenge

Keeping you Connected with Freedom Fibre’s Full-Fibre Broadband Network

Keeping you Connected with Freedom Fibre’s Full-Fibre Broadband Network

Keeping you Connected with Freedom Fibre’s Full-Fibre Broadband Network

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards

We got AI to recreate some of the most famous sights in Mid Cheshire, including Jodrell Bank

We got AI to recreate some of the most famous sights in Mid Cheshire, including Jodrell Bank

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We asked AI to recreate some of the most famous sights in Mid Cheshire

Sara Davies will present a new BBC series in 2024 where aspiring inventors can try to make their ideas become a reality

Sara Davies will present a new BBC series in 2024 where aspiring inventors can try to make their ideas become a reality

Aspiring inventors in Cheshire are wanted for new BBC One TV show

Dr Rachel Jennings, left, gives a group of Diabetes UK charity supporters a special tour of a diabetes research laboratory at the University of Manchester

Dr Rachel Jennings, left, gives a group of Diabetes UK charity supporters a special tour of a diabetes research laboratory at the University of Manchester

'Very enlightening' - Lab visit reveals latest discoveries in diabetes research

Mysterious lights were spotted in the sky over Cheshire on Sunday night

Mysterious lights were spotted in the sky over Cheshire on Sunday night

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Mysterious lights over Cheshire believed to be one of Elon Musk's projects

BT is upgrading the analogue landline technology

BT is upgrading the analogue landline technology

National government

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BT holding awareness event on upcoming changes to decades old landline service

Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Mike Dugine (digital sector specialist), Hayley Owen (head of economic growth), Gemma Davies (director of housing and economy) with the Freedom Fibre team

Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Mike Dugine (digital sector specialist), Hayley Owen (head of economic growth), Gemma Davies (director of housing and economy) with the Freedom Fibre team

Local government

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Thousands of Northwich homes now able to join 'lightning-fast' broadband network

Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Mike Dugine (Digital Sector Specialist), Hayley Owen (Head of Economic Growth), Gemma Davies (Director of Housing and Economy) with the Freedom Fibre team.

Cllr Nathan Pardoe, Mike Dugine (Digital Sector Specialist), Hayley Owen (Head of Economic Growth), Gemma Davies (Director of Housing and Economy) with the Freedom Fibre team.

Local government

Full-fibre broadband being rolled out across Cheshire West

The Plaza features in Three UK's new advert

The Plaza features in Three UK's new advert

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Iconic Northwich building The Plaza features in new mobile phone advert

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Making it easy to create beautiful content

Dream bigger: New features and free AI tools empower you to create stunning designs

David Harmes found his victims on YouTube and Instagram

David Harmes found his victims on YouTube and Instagram

NSPCC promises action as paedophile who used Instagram and YouTube convicted

Emergency service teams rescued Lexi, inset, from Vale Royal Locks

Emergency service teams rescued Lexi, inset, from Vale Royal Locks

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Dog walker praises location app for vital help after pet Lexi fell into River Weaver

Edward Timpson: 'Legislation will protect people from mobile roaming charges'

Edward Timpson: 'Legislation will protect people from mobile roaming charges'

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Edward Timpson: 'Legislation will protect people from mobile roaming charges'

Opinion: 'In the 21st century we deserve better call centre customer service'

Opinion: 'In the 21st century we deserve better call centre customer service'

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Opinion: 'In the 21st century we deserve better call centre customer service'

Sky issues warning to customers over QR code scam and fake phone calls and emails (PA/Canva)

Sky issues warning to customers over QR code scam and fake phone calls and emails (PA/Canva)

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Sky issues urgent warning to its TV customers amid vicious new scam

US professor coming to Cheshire for talk on NASA's planetary defence project

US professor coming to Cheshire for talk on NASA's planetary defence project

US professor coming to Cheshire for talk on NASA's planetary defence project

Chester Zoo’s reproductive biology co-ordinator Ronnie Cowl carries out scientific monitoring of a group of critically endangered Sulawesi macaques.

Chester Zoo’s reproductive biology co-ordinator Ronnie Cowl carries out scientific monitoring of a group of critically endangered Sulawesi macaques.

Chester Zoo backs Cheshire Science Corridor cutting-edge research bid

WhatsApp have released an official warning to all users to make sure they are not falling victim

WhatsApp have released an official warning to all users to make sure they are not falling victim

UK WhatsApp users told to check app immediately over privacy and safety risk

You can now benefit from solar panels, air source heat pumps, and all types of insulation at no cost

You can now benefit from solar panels, air source heat pumps, and all types of insulation at no cost

Government funded home upgrades for eligible Cheshire and Warrington residents

Support available as mobile network improvements cause potential TV interference

Support available as mobile network improvements cause potential TV interference

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Support available as mobile network improvements cause potential TV interference

Zzoomm is recruiting 81 people for their Northwich and Winsford full fibre broadband roll-out.

Zzoomm is recruiting 81 people for their Northwich and Winsford full fibre broadband roll-out.

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Broadband company recruiting for 81 jobs as part of £35m investment in towns

You can register your interest for full-fibre connectivity now

You can register your interest for full-fibre connectivity now

Freedom Fibre’s lightning-fast full-fibre broadband network is now available in Weaverham!

Gigafast broadband is coming to Middlewich

Gigafast broadband is coming to Middlewich

Thousands of homes to join gigafast broadband network after £5.5m investment

Millions could face internet problems this week as BT staff go on strike (PA)

Millions could face internet problems this week as BT staff go on strike (PA)

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Millions could face internet disruption this week as BT staff go on strike

The Freedom Fibre team are excited to announce their full fibre broadband roll-out in Northwich, Comberbach and Hartford, extending their current coverage of Cheshire.

The Freedom Fibre team are excited to announce their full fibre broadband roll-out in Northwich, Comberbach and Hartford, extending their current coverage of Cheshire.

Freedom Fibre’s lightning-fast broadband network is coming soon

The first homes and businesses will be connected in September

The first homes and businesses will be connected in September

Around 28,000 Northwich homes to get gigafast broadband after £18m investment

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 30 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 30 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday, June 30

Clive Rowland with the 24 Hours of Le Mans first prize

Clive Rowland with the 24 Hours of Le Mans first prize

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The Weaverham mechanic purring over 'dream' 24 Hours of Le Mans glory

Pete Founds and Jevan Walmsley on their way to British Sidecar Championship success at Anglesey. Picture: Ste McNorton

Pete Founds and Jevan Walmsley on their way to British Sidecar Championship success at Anglesey. Picture: Ste McNorton

Pete Founds' good form continues with Anglesey win

TikTok app open on a phone. Credit: PA

TikTok app open on a phone. Credit: PA

What is TikTok's human feeling quiz? How to play the viral game

Father’s Days gifts for gaming dads from Game and AO (PA)

Father’s Days gifts for gaming dads from Game and AO (PA)

Father's Day gifts for gamers including Xbox and PS5 consoles, games and accessories

2022 Living room new Living room trends. Credit: Sky Glass

2022 Living room new Living room trends. Credit: Sky Glass

Home and Garden

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Top 20 living room trends everyone wants in 2022 from Sky Glass

Overall the ASA received 52 complaints about the adverts from Tesco Mobile (PA)

Overall the ASA received 52 complaints about the adverts from Tesco Mobile (PA)

Advertising Standards Agency (ASA)

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Tesco Mobile ads banned by ASA for being likely to cause 'serious offence'

iPhone users warned over full list of phones that will no longer work or be obsolete. (PA)

iPhone users warned over full list of phones that will no longer work or be obsolete. (PA)

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List of iPhones that will stop working or be obsolete as Apple issues warning

Changes for who is responsible if a self-driving car is involved in an accident are to be included in the update (PA)

Changes for who is responsible if a self-driving car is involved in an accident are to be included in the update (PA)

Highway Code to see major change affecting your car insurance

Argos is expected to have a large number of the consoles in stock over the coming days. (PA)

Argos is expected to have a large number of the consoles in stock over the coming days. (PA)

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Huge PS5 restock at Argos this week - how to get yours

These are the stores expected to have new stock, and when it should arrive (PA)

These are the stores expected to have new stock, and when it should arrive (PA)

New PS5 stock expected at Game, Very and AO this week - when and how to get yours

Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game. (PA)

Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game. (PA)

Get 2 Nintendo Switch games for £20 at Game including LEGO, Mario and Assassins Creed

Spatial has just opened in a new premises on Station Road

Spatial has just opened in a new premises on Station Road

Trader of the Week

Peek inside one of the coolest new shops in town with an amazing cinema room

iPhone 13 and 13 Pro new green colour. Credit: Apple

iPhone 13 and 13 Pro new green colour. Credit: Apple

iPhone 13 and 13 Pro in new green colour - How to pre-order today

Cheshire has sixth highest rate of cybercrime in UK

Cheshire has sixth highest rate of cybercrime in UK

Cheshire has sixth highest rate of cybercrime in UK

AA has started teaching learners in electric cars (PA)

AA has started teaching learners in electric cars (PA)

Major driving school announces huge changes to lessons across UK

Magnet's Scandi-inspired Nordic Nature range hones in on the popular Scandinavian belief of looking after things, rather than continually buying new. Picture: Magnet

Magnet's Scandi-inspired Nordic Nature range hones in on the popular Scandinavian belief of looking after things, rather than continually buying new. Picture: Magnet

Energy saving tips and appliances for the kitchen – where to buy

A pilot scheme will see Cheshire become one of the first areas to assess sites for 5G connectivity.

A pilot scheme will see Cheshire become one of the first areas to assess sites for 5G connectivity.

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Pilot scheme to see bus shelters and road signs used for 5G connectivity

AO has released their Black Friday deals. (AO)

AO has released their Black Friday deals. (AO)

Black Friday deals: AO have slashed prices on 500 gadgets including laptops