Restaurant review - Pier Eight at The Lowry Centre, Salford

Fine dining in elegant surroundings makes Pier Eight at the Lowry a destination dining restaurant you’ll want to visit time and again, says Kate Houghton.

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Wirral WI members celebrate 100 years of female voting

WI members from across the Wirral made a colourful spectacle as they paraded through Liverpool city centre as part of their celebration of 100 years of women’s emancipation.

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2018 Boodles Tennis, Mere Golf Resort and Spa

The annual Boodles event in Knutsford played host to a glittering guest list and some of the best players in the world

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Dream properties - Devisdale House, Bowdon

The historic Arts and Crafts property in Bowdon, Altrincham, featuring 21st century mod cons

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12 photos that capture the true beuty of Abbeywood

One of the finest gardens in Cheshire attracts photographers as well as plant lovers.

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Local life - Food for Thought Bakery, Haslington

Putting the spotlight on retailers whose business is an important part of community life

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Picanha - a taste of South America in Chester

In Brazil, Picanha is the very best cut of meat, famed for its succulent texture and exceptional flavour. It’s from this celebrated cut that the authentic Brazilian restaurant takes its name.

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Cheadle Hulme School 2018 leavers’ prom ball, Hallmark Hotel

Pupils enjoyed a super meal, entertainment and dancing until late.

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The Phantom of the Opera production of Withington Girls’ School and The Manchester Grammar School

‘Angels of Music’ perform for local senior citizens

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Circus skills workshops at Liverpool ONE during the summer holidays

Daily circus skills workshops are being staged at Liverpool ONE throughout the summer providing some of breath-taking displays and providing youngsters with the chance to learn some amazing skills.

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Abbey College Manchester 2018 annual awards ceremony

Abbey College Manchester students have celebrated a year of outstanding achievements at the annual awards ceremony, held at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel.

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2018 Francis House Children’s Hospice charity event

The lunch raised £6,500 which will help towards funding bereavement support services at the hospice in Didsbury.

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Wilmslow Golf Club ladies celebrate 125th anniversary

A charity raffle raised £1,300 to be split between the Lady Captain’s chosen charities, the mental health charity MIND and CRY, Cardiac Risk in the Young.

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Is sending your child to a private school really worth the cost?

Weighing up the pros and cons between a private or state school

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Beechwood Cancer Care 2018 annual Butterfly Ball

Beechwood Cancer Care offers support to those living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses, as well as supporting their relatives and carers.

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Win a luxury break at Eshott Hall in Morpeth

One lucky Cheshire Life reader and their guest will enjoy a three night stay with dinner, bed and breakfast at this boutique hotel.

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Cheshire Life magazine August 2018 – out in the shops or available to buy online now

A look inside the August 2018 issue of Cheshire Life

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Restaurant review - Gusto, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool

It’s summer, so let’s eat out on the riviera...the Mersey riviera, that is

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Food review - Sutton Hall, Macclesfield

Digest this mini review in 60 seconds

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A look ahead to the 2018 Nantwich Show and the International Cheese Awards

The annual hearty celebration of cheese and countryside comes to Nantwich on Wednesday July 25th

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - the winners revealed

The winners of the 2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony at Carden Park Hotel.

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Tearoom/Cafe

The winner of the Tearoom/Cafe of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Family Dining

The winner of the Family Dining of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Independent Retailer

The winner of the Independent Retailer of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Dining Pub

The winner of the Dining Pub of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Food or Drink Product

The winner of the Food or Drink Product of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - North Wales Dining Excellence Award

The winner of the North Wales Dining Excellence Award category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Customer Service

The winner of the Customer Service of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - City Restaurant

The winner of the City Restaurant of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Food Hero

The winner of the Food Hero of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Newcomer

The winner of the Newcomer of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Restaurant

The winner of the Restaurant of the Year category announced

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - Chef

The winner of the Chef of the Year category announced

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Cheshire Dairy Queen Royal Wedding Party

The Cheshire Dairy Queen team of 2017/2018 celebrated the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at their own big event of the year at Kell House Farm, Mobberley.

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Creative spirit is the the driving behind the re-invention of Stockport

This town is blossoming, thanks to massive investment and a truly creative spirit

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WIN a Naturalmat wool duvet & pillow pollection worth £225!

We’ve teamed up with Naturalmat to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a duvet and pillow collection worth £225

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2018 Inspiring Women Awards, Manchester Midland Hotel

This year not only marks the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, but the 26th year of the prestigious Inspiring Women Awards. Despite massive progress being made over the last century, women still need to stand together, declared founder and organiser of the annual awards, Jacqueline Hughes-Lundy, in her opening speech.

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WIN a one-night stay for two with breakfast at Gara Rock in South Devon

We’ve teamed up with the new-look beach-side hotel Gara Rock, opening this summer near Salcombe in South Devon to offer you the chance to win a one-night stay for two

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Floriography - the Victorian concept of the language of flowers

As the 20th RHS Tatton Flower Show approaches, we look at the Victorian concept of floriography, in effect, saying it with flowers.

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Emma Fearnside on why she bought the Cheshire Craft Workshop in Northwich

My mission to make art and crafts open and appealing to everyone.

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Cheshire walk - Sutton, Macclesfield

We’re off to Sutton, Macclesfield, for a walk which combines lovely countryside with history, culture and a good meal

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Local life - Castle Farm Shop, Cholmondeley

Putting the spotlight on retailers whose business is an important part of the community

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12 photos that capture the true beauty of the Shropshire Union Canal

Cheshire has a number of fine canals to explore, for many people, the Shropshire Union canal is the finest of them all.

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Chronicle of Afternoon Tea at the Sandstone Ridge Festival

Guests enjoyed tea, cakes and sandwiches

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7 secret places in North Wales

Try these great ideas for finding excitement and getting away from the crowds in North Wales

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Peaky Blinders comes to Arley Hall

Arley Hall and Gardens went back in time to the 1920s at a Peaky Blinders style event, hosted by Heritage Portfolio.

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Louise Minchin on puppy training

The Chester-based BBC TV presenter on the delights and challenges of puppy training. Ruby is putting Louise through her paces!

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6 of the best outdoor dining spots in Cheshire and Manchester

We may not want to be part of Europe any more but who doesn’t enjoy a bit of continental al fresco dining when the sun makes an appearance? Here are six chic places on your doorstep to dine in style while grabbing some rays.

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12 boho clothing items to purchase this summer

As the weather hots up give your look a modern boho twist

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Is sending your child to a private school really worth the cost?

Choosing a school for your child is an exciting but often overwhelming task. Amongst worries about location, size and exam results, there’s a school’s culture and the extra-curricular activities on offer to consider too. But what about choosing between a private or state school?

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Field to Fork - Tatton Park’s petting zoo is also educational

Tatton Park has opened a petting zoo with a difference: visitors see animals on the farm and then visit the abbatoir

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Restaurant review - The Rabbit in the Moon, Manchester Fine Dining

Kate Houghton reviews the latest restaurant to bring creative fine dining to Manchester, The Rabbit in the Moon.

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From Malpas with love - a package in the post that’s a great pick-me-up

Prettily packaged goodies are delivered to the door each month.

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Conker Living - could this be the living space design of the future?

Wistaston-based engineer Jag Virdie wanted to alter notions of domestic architecture, so he created a round, shiny, beautiful Conker.

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2018 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards - the shortlists

The judges of Cheshire Life’s Food & Drink Awards unveil their shortlist for this year’s event, with the winners to be declared at a glamorous black tie ceremony at Carden Park Hotel on July 16th.

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2018 ParkgateFest - photo special

Live music, stalls with tempting buys and thousands of visitors all added up to a memorable weekend at the second ParkgateFest on the Wirral.

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