The lockdown saw many retailers close for an extended period of time. This loss of footfall and revenue has led many to face an uncertain future. So now is a good time to support local businesses while you’re looking for a great present for your Dad.

The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer on how Cheshire and the countryside near her Malpas home have always been the perfect retreat

Why Cheshire provides all Olympic gold medal winner Philip Hindes with all he needs

Nick Hopkinson is a High Sheriff for the 21st Century and he’s on a mission to improve lives in Cheshire

Sale Sharks players Tom Curry and Rohan Janse Van Rensburg, and commercial director Mark Cueto talk Rugby Union and life in isolation away from the AJ Bell Stadium, Salford

Cheshire Life’s new columnist, Real Housewife of Cheshire Lauren Simon, tells us how the health crisis is helping her reset her life and rediscover what’s important.

Cheshire Life journalist Lauren Allen and her husband Ben, a doctor on a Covid-19 ward at Wirral’s Arrowe Park Hospital, talk about the fears and joys of the unexpected newlywed life they are living.

Jo Moore’s firsthand experience of having a daughter with serious health problems has led her from a life as a corporate highflyer to creating mental health education for schools.

From Bach and Beyoncé to baking and biking, the county’s famous faces reveal what’s making them smile during lockdown

Cheshire Life’s history man James Balme walks into the mists of time in Warburton, and discovers the time-capsule church of St Werburgh

Natalie Green is ITV’s newest recruit to its horse racing team. Here she talks about the role fashion plays in her professional, and personal life.

The Real Housewife and lifelong county resident on how dog walks and ice cream make her Cheshire life

Style and sustainability are the heart of Daniella Draper’s jewellery designs. Personalisation adds the unique touch

From Joe Wicks-ing and reading Mrs Gaskell to decluttering and getting creative in the kitchen, there are many ways to occupy your days of solitary confinement – and carry on supporting local businesses.

Chris Manka, FSB North West regional chairman, with advice for small businesses on working from home and managing the coronavirus.

You can’t keep a good village down. Especially in Malpas where locals are turning defeat into a new campaign for their VE Day celebrations.

Eva Lemmy, a Year 12 student at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College in Northwich, on trying to master a schoolwork-life balance from the four walls of home.

Thank You to the lifesavers and the dancers, the charity champs and the singers, the philanthropic visionaries and the people keeping us and our families safe, for giving your all to Cheshire.

‘The last few weeks have made me realise more than ever what a privilege it is to live in the wonderful county of Cheshire’

Digital artist Eamonn Murphy has a passion for architectural imagery that has brought him an enthusiastic following