24 Hours In Stockton Heath

Should it not be separated from sprawling Warrington by the Manchester Ship Canal, Stockton Heath may well be in danger of being reduced to little more than a desirable suburb.

THE WORLD'S NEW TRAVEL HOTSPOTS

Looking to escape Cheshire for sun, sea or exciting discovery? Cheshire Life Food & Travel Editor, Helen Warwick, reveals the hottest places to head in 2020

The Stock Exchange, Manchester

For this Valentine’s special, we pick six of Cheshire’s most romantic getaways. But first let’s get loved up in Manchester, at the most exciting new venue in town...

A MODEST OFFERING

Altrincham’s latest fashion opening is bringing a new brand of style to Cheshire. We meet founder, Nadine Naily, to discover more

THE AGE OF ELIZABETH

She was the suffragist from Congleton who arguably did more for women’s rights than any other feminist of her day – yet she’s been erased from the history books. Now a local campaign group is working to change that

JUST WHAT YOU KNEAD

When recently retired magazine editor Roger Borrell started baking his own bread, he not only discovered a new passion, but also, via the aisles of Booths, an iconic Stockport mill producing award-winning flour

A walk worth its salt

For a pleasant, easy winter walk, with no slippery stiles or boggy fields to cross, we head to Hassall Green and Rode Heath, just north of Alsager

A Weekend Away - Another Place, Lake District

Want to get some downtime without going horizontal? This Lakes getaway specialises in active relaxation

The Happiness Mindset

Toni Mackenzie, a therapist from Altrincham, has literally written the book on how to feel happy – here she explains why you should forget about new year’s resolutions and focus a little closer to home instead

2020 Twenty Best Events In

Get your diary out and book these in now – our 20 must-do events of the year ahead

Raw Head Out And About

Take a stroll around Bickerton Hill and onto Raw Head this month, and imagine what life was like for local folk here in harsher times

Steph's Next Step

Meet our new columnist and Bake Off finalist Steph Blackwell, who wants to change the world, one bake at a time

Planting The Seed

Pioneers of Cheshire’s plant-based eating scene, the duo behind Hale favourite, The Garden, are on a mission to make vegan food appealing to everyone

Live Life In The Slow Lane

Making space in your schedule for a mindful hobby may just be the key to a happier and healthier 2020 – take it from five people who know

Crossing The Ts

Volkswagen’s smallest SUV offers impressive interior space and a big-car driving experience

THE TURKEY FARMER

Richard Clarkson, founder of the free-range turkey farm Park Farm Turkeys, tells us about his working day in the run-up to Christmas

WALKING in a WILDLIFE WONDERLAND

Escape stress from the festive free-for-all with a little help from the county’s countryside and Cheshire Wildlife Trust

The obligatory BOXING DAY WALK

At some point you need to heave yourself off the sofa, put the selection box down and get out in the fresh air – happily these six suggestions come with a cosy pub to ease you in gently

THE FESTIVE BEST TASTE TEST

Looking for ideas for your festive feasts? We’ve scoured Cheshire to discover dreamy treats for your Christmas dining

The business of Bolesworth

For Nina Barbour, an equestrian spectacular on New Year’s Eve will be the culmination of an exciting, but unforeseeably tough, year. Here she talks about the very modern challenge of keeping her 200-year-old family estate in business

Shooting STARS

December means one thing – oh yes it does! It’s panto season, and here’s what’s happening in Cheshire this month

DECLARATION of GINDEPENDENCE

Living close to Alderley Edge, cricketing legend Michael Vaughan is happily settled into Cheshire life and about to launch his latest business venture

Festive & fabulous

We asked three of the region’s most renowned event planners how to throw a Christmas party that will be remembered – for all the right reasons

CHESHIRE HEROES of 2019

Tis the season of goodwill so let us celebrate those people whose courage, caring and commitment to incredible causes have inspired us this year

24 Hours In Wirral

Forget about having a slice of the good life – have it all in Wirral, where miles of beautiful coastline and countryside, historic architecture, world-famous galleries, and foodie havens combine in a smorgasbord for the senses.

The Heat Is On

Nicky Corbishley from Congleton, founder of Kitchen Sanctuary, gives us four winter salads to warm us up without fattening us up

Running Wild

Joshua Barrow could have taken the path of least resistance. But the Congleton trail runner decided to climb mountains to discover what he truly wanted from life

Christmas Is Coming

Feeling festive yet? Well, you better get in the mood tout suite. There are certain tasks that need sorting well in advance and events you won’t want to miss long before the day itself

The Colour Of Home

Farrow & Ball Colour Consultant Julie Beddow reveals the secret of the company’s success and what trends we can expect to see in a Cheshire home near you

Problematic Pensions

Divorce can cause havoc on pension proceedings; Denise Woodward, family law expert advises on how to achieve a fair result