He was told he’d never be a professional photographer, so how did Damian McGillicuddy from Widnes get a lifetime achievement award for his work behind the lens? Janet Reeder finds out

Inspiring ways to celebrate the glories of the new season in the beautiful Cheshire countryside

Sheridan’s The Rivals was the first ever production at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. The 1976 staging starred Tom Courtenay and Patricia Routledge and heralded a golden era of exceptional theatre in Manchester.

Llanrhaeadr Springs Spa offers many ways to unwind, writes Janet Reeder

With its vibrant high street and award-winning market, explosion of new restaurants and bars, not to mention new building developments, we must raise a glass to Altrincham’s recent successes.

You may not find a partridge in a pear tree in every local store but you’re almost guaranteed a festive shopping experience with a personal touch, writes Janet Reeder. Here, in no particular order, are 12 of her favourite Cheshire shops,