Cheshire Matters

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Welcome to Cheshire Matters, the digital pub where we talk politics, news, and anything that matters (or doesn't) in our community, region, and country. Join us every week for a refreshing pint of satire as we navigate the world of politics. At Cheshire Matters, we're not afraid to tackle the tough issues, like why the neighbour's cat is running for mayor, or is the local coffee shop secretly controlling Parliament. So pull up a stool, grab a cold one, and join our band of pub-goers as we laugh, cry, and rage at the absurdity of it all, where the news is serious and satire is always on tap.

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NHS Bosses are destroying the careers of whistleblowers trying to save patients lives! 22.05.2024 16:28

We are proud to present Episode 4 P2 of three parts, of a new season of Cheshire Matters, Season 18 of your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely...

Universities on the brink of collapse as Rishi gets richer! 21.05.2024 12:32

We are proud to present Episode 4 P1 of three parts, of a new season of Cheshire Matters, Season 18 of your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely...

Will Starmer submit to the 18 demands by the Muslim Vote? 16.05.2024 52:56

We are proud to present Episode 3, of a new season of Cheshire Matters, Season 18 of your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlo...

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Coverage 4.5.24 09.05.2024 13:17

Hosted by Ab Fab this special is Cheshire Matters coverage of the Police and Crime Commissioner Declaration 04.05.24. This is a must watch for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matte...

CWACSA Protest 30.04.24 08.05.2024 10:47

Coverage of the CWaCSA Protest 30.04.24 outside Cheshire West and Chester (CWaC) buildings in Ellesmere Port. This is Cheshire Matters coverage on the day and Mark Hartley interviews organisers Ali and Kirsty and some of the distressed parents who relate accounts of extremely poor service from from the Special Educational Needs department of CWaC under the leadership of Cllr. Louise Gittins, Labou...

Final Election Commentary (thank God they're over!) 04.05.24 05.05.2024 15:32

Final Election Commentary 04.05.24. Ab Fab, Stats and the Gazelle give a final update on their experiences of standing in the local by elections in Orford and Wolverham with comments about national results. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another wee...

Local election updates 03.05.24 04.05.2024 22:32

TFTD (thought for the the day) Election Commentary 03.05.24. Hosted by Stats, Ab Fab and the Gazelle give an update on their experiences of standing in the local by elections in Orford and Wolverham. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in th...

Is it a crime to be English and proud? 03.05.2024 37:26

We are proud to present Episode 2, of a new season of Cheshire Matters, Season 18 of your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlo...

Local Elections 02.05.24 01.05.2024 9:58

TFTD (thought for the the day) Commentary 02.05.24. Hosted by Stats, Ab Fab and the Gazelle give an analysis on their experiences of standing in the local by elections in Orford and Wolverham. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK)....

Sleaze, Spies, Elections and More. 27.04.2024 35:22

We are proud to present Episode 1, of a new season of Season 18 of your favourite 'digital' pub discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair...

Fake news, smear merchants and 200+ Labour arrests, suspensions or serious scandals. 20.04.2024 42:54

We are proud to present Episode 12, the last episode of Season 17 of your favourite 'digital' pub discussions from the 'quirky four', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great ha...

Does CWAC Special Educational Needs need government intervention? 19.04.2024 23:16

CWAC Special Educational Needs Accountability Group Ab Fab and Stats discuss the serious issues faced by children and families within the Borough of Cheshire West and Chester. The CWaCSA Group was set up to highlight the concerns with, and failings of, Cheshire West and Chester Council to properly deal with Special Educational needs in the Borough. For further information their contact details are...

Galloway, Vennells and controversy in the Royal Naval with DEI 14.04.2024 41:37

We are proud to present Episode 11 of Season 17 of your favourite 'digital' pub discussions from the 'quirky four', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast hos...

Late call by-election tactics in CWAC - is it really democracy at work? 08.04.2024 9:57

TFTD (thought for the the day) Commentary 05.04.24. Ab Fab and Stats give an analysis on their thoughts for the day (or even week) in this crazy country called the UK. Todays thought is about late call councillor by-election tactics in Cheshire West and Chester - is it really democracy at work? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Council...

Is Rishi lying about leaving the ECHR? 08.04.2024 6:31

TFTD (thought for the the day) Commentary 05.04.24. Ab Fab and Stats give an analysis on their thoughts for the day (or even week) in this crazy country called the UK. Todays thought is about Rishi and if he is lying about leaving the ECHR? This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in cas...

Tories in freefall, 20 Labour Councillors resign and a CWAC councillor done for drink driving. What else can happen? 03.04.2024 49:18

We are proud to present Episode 10 of Season 17 of your favourite 'digital' pub discussions from the 'quirky four', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast hos...

Are Scotland's Hate Crimes, hates crimes in themselves? 30.03.2024 27:47

TFTW Commentary 28.03.24. Ab Fab and Stats with our Scottish correspondent The Cutter give their thought for the week on Scotland's new Hate Crimes. They reference the in comprehensive nature of its vague definitions and impossible balance between the laws of Scotland and those of England and Wales and Northern Ireland. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Ches...

Schools out, Varadkar's out, Gino D'Acampo looking for dough? 28.03.2024 42:54

We are proud to present Episode 09 of the new season, Season 17 of your favourite 'digital' pub discussions from the 'quirky four', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair...

DEI, EDI or IDE? What is it? TFTW 22.03.24 23.03.2024 19:58

TFTW Commentary 22.03.24. Ab Fab and Stats give their thought for the week on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) or is it Equity Diversity and Inclusion? They reference the in comprehensive nature of its vague rules and impossible balance that councils are applying to this ideology along with the staggering salaries paid to employees meant to monitor DEI. Cheshire West is taken as an example. T...

End of term at Clown school! PMQs 20.03.24 21.03.2024 29:57

End of term at clown world school! Cheshire Matters. PMQs Commentary 20.03.24. Ab Fab and Stats give a light commentary on PMQs. Enjoy! This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS...

Lamestream at it again. TFTD 19.03.24 20.03.2024 13:14

TFTD (thought for the the day) Commentary 19.03.24. Ab Fab and Stats give an analysis on the falsely premised allegations against Trump which have been debunked (even by the left wing media). This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). H...

How Extreme are we in the UK? 19.03.2024 48:53

We are proud to present Episode 08 of the new season, Season 17 of your favourite 'digital' pub discussions from the 'quirky four', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair...

A new contributor. Braveheart? 15.03.24 16.03.2024 8:48

Well what can we say. We have a new contributor to the podcast. He is from North of the Border and is rumoured to be a descendent of Braveheart! As is customary on Cheshire Matters, all participants get a nickname and Mr. Mike Dally's reputation precedes him. He will be known as 'Twice Dailly'.

Clownworld anyone? PMQs 13.03.24 16.03.2024 24:42

Clownworld anybody? Cheshire Matters. PMQs Commentary 13.03.24. Ab Fab and Stats give a light commentary on PMQs. Enjoy! This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, counils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshi...

Crossing the floor and running for the hills? 16.03.2024 45:56

We are proud to present Episode 07 of the new season, Season 17 of your favourite 'digital' pub discussions from the 'quirky four', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair...