Most landlords take out buildings insurance without a second thought. Far fewer think seriously about what happens if their tenant simply stops paying rent.

There are few better ways to start a weekend than a proper breakfast somewhere local. The WA3 area and the villages around it have a genuinely good spread of options, from village bistros to working farm cafes and everything in between. Here are six worth knowing about.

Over the last few weeks, there has been a growing narrative in the national press suggesting that the housing ladder is becoming increasingly difficult to climb. Much of this centres around the widening gap between smaller and larger homes, with many commentators suggesting that homeowners are becoming “stuck” and unable to move up.

On Church Lane in Culcheth, tucked beside Newchurch Parish Church and set back from the road behind its car park, sits the oldest pub in the village.