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Lord Of Le Manoir

So why does Raymond Blanc sing ‘God Save The Queen’ at Christmas? On a visit to his Knutsford brasserie - Cheshire Life Restaurant of the Year 2017- the chef tells JANET REEDER all about his family’s festive celebrations

Louise Minchin

Singing is not Louise’s biggest strength, admits the Chester-based BBC TV presenter, but the joy of choral singing many years ago remains with her to this day

Hired Or Fired

Thanks for the opportunity, Sir Alan...Macclesfield businesswoman Jade English tells JANET REEDER what it’s like to take part in the reality TV show The Apprentice

The Ghost Of Lindow Pete

This month’s walk takes us to Wilmslow, to explore an area of natural beauty, but with a name known for macabre reasons. Words and photography by HOWARD BRADBURY.

Diane

There’s no ‘bah humbug’ from columnist Diane Cooke as the frenzied festive season strikes. She’s hit on the perfect formula for Christmas shopping

A Plantsman's Plea

Spare a thought for your houseplants this Christmas, urges RHS gardening expert NIGEL EATON

In Vogue

The county’s fashion pack will beat a path over the border  to Chatsworth for a new exhibition. It’s all thanks to the Cheshire-born Countess Burlington, writes Janet Reeder