There’s also a long history of brine extraction from beneath the ground and this is what I’m about to see. We’re staying in Plumley, east Cheshire, and my morning walk is a revelation. It’s been ...

Cheshire has long been noted for its salt springs, but these are of mild quality compared to the brine springs that rise in the rock-salt localities. This natural brine supplies the best salt.

British Salt looks set to expand its Cheshire site after plans for a salt manufacturing facility were recommended for approval. The Middlewich-based brine supplier wants to build the pharmaceutical ...