A Walk Into History

Not one, but two castles loom over us on this month’s walk - a circuit of Beeston and Peckforton, writes HOWARD BRADBURY

Let's Put On A Show!

Their story sounds straight out of La La Land. Two young men decide to open a new independent theatre in Manchester...but will it be a success, asks JANET REEDER

Diane

Friends, who needs ‘em? We all do, says Cheshire-based columnist DIANE COOKE. Funny how an old letter brings back so many memories...

And Relax...

Getting away to enjoy a relaxing escape is easy for owners of the luxury lodges at Park Leisure Plas Coch. KATE HOUGHTON finds out just how

Leading From The Field

Cheshire East council leader Rachel Bailey tells MAIREAD MAHON that family, farming and politics are firmly on her agenda.

Antiques Addiction

At the age of 70 Francesca Archer has opened a new antiques and interiors shop in Knutsford.

Louise Minchin

Procrastination is the thief of time, they say. It certainly challenged Chester-based BBC TV presenter Louise... but not in 2018

Bob's Cheshire Triumph

Pastel artist Bob Richardson, from Sale, finds inspiration in the world around him and is celebrating five decades of success, writes KATE HOUGHTON

Over The Moon

Jimmy Osmond, still remembered as the boyish ‘longhaired lover from Liverpool’ visits Crewe and Stockport next month with his hugely popular show, A Tribute To Andy Williams – Moon River & Me. JANICE WALKER talks to Jimmy to find out more.

Station To Station

Offerton-based radio presenter chelsea norris was axed from key 103 after 11 years but now she’s back. Janet reeder hears why her new job at the bbc has come at the best time.

Winning Team

When Olympians Liam Phillips, Jessica Varnish and Fran Halsall joined forces to launch a coffee shop, Common Ground in Altrincham, there was only ever going to be one result.

On The Road To Inspiration

Su Hurrell, from Alsager, launched her mobile art enterprise Ladybird Garden Safari to inspire children.

For The City

REBEKKA O’GRADY meets people in Liverpool who are passionate about making their hometown the best it can be

Growing And Learning

Pupils at an Alsager primary school show offtheir award-winning garden.

Legendary Legacy

The extraordinary Terracotta Warriors will be marching into Liverpool’s World Museum as part of city wide celebrations

All The Right Moves

Never one to miss the chance to challenge the Strictly Come Dancing judges, Brendan Cole is just as tough on himself, demanding the very best from his tours, as GEORGINA BLASKEY finds out

Life On The Hedge

Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s MARTIN VARLEY looks at the rise and demise of Cheshire’s most iconic habitat and explains why hedgerows are so important to farmland wildlife 

Premier Attraction

Top of the Premier League, Manchester City also lead their rivals when it comes to fan hospitality. And for the top fan experience, you have to head downstairs, to The Tunnel Club, writes LOUISE TAYLOR

Jayne's A Very Happy Snapper

The winner of our competition to find cheshire’s best amateur photographer shares some of her favourite shots. 

Horsing Around

Sam ecroyd has always been mad about horses and now this young three-day eventer is living his dream. Martin pilkington went  to meet him at his family’s farm.

Brimming With Ideas

Councillor Razia daniels is poised to be chester’s new lord mayor in may but there’s a whole lot more to discover about the woman behind the glittering chain, as Janet Reeder reveals.

She's The One

With a degree in psychology and a grandfather who is a tribal chief, Michelle is no stereotypical Cheshire celebrity.

Revealing A Forgotten History

Being a film-maker was never the plan when he was growing up in Hale, but a visit to Burma changed Alex Beconsby’s life.

Comic Timing

Justin stands up for some of the less well-known superheroes

Anyone For Tennis Lessons?

LTA Northern Tennis Coach of the Year, Ben Bush, has become an instant hit at Hulme Hall Grammar School in Stockport.

Prenups Make Sense

Charlotte Beck, family law solicitor at Butcher & Barlow looks at the enforceability of prenuptial agreements

Back In Bloom

Manchester Flower Show is making a welcome return this summer after a 15 year hiatus

What's Cooking?

Meet the newcomers creating a stir on Manchester’s thrilling restaurant scene

The Musical Wizard Of Alderley Edge

A rare musical talent who has just began a major appointment with the BBC Philharmonic is making Alderley Edge his home. ROBERT BEALE went to meet 28-year-old conductor Ben Gernon

The Mills Are Alive

We head for Broadbottom this month to enjoy lots of natural beauty in among the remnants of dark satanic mills, writes HOWARD BRADBURY