Cheshire town where independent cafés are forced to rival SIX Costa Coffee shops

A chippy in Cheshire has been named one of the best in the UK - and now it's revealing the secrets of its success. The Codfather, in Northwich, accepted the accolade in honour of its former owner, who died tragically in a crash two years ago.

Brooke Vincent had a gorgeous glow as she stepped out in Cheshire after announcing her engagement. The Coronation Street star revealed the news on Instagram after she said 'Yes' to her footballer beau, Kean Bryan.

A Manchester man was arrested after a 'significant quantity' of cocaine was seized when police stopped an Audi on the M6. The 36-year-old driver is being questioned on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

A man who blackmailed a girl after he groomed her into sending him naked selfies during an abuse ordeal has been jailed. Retired tool maker Barry Doyle, 71, warned the vulnerable child he would share the pictures with others unless she submitted to further sexual demands - telling her: ''You have to behave.''

The folks behind the Altrincham Market and Mackie Mayor foodhalls have bought a pub in Cheshire. They will be taking over The Nag’s Head in Houghton Moss, just outside Tarporley.

Sainsbury’s has revealed that 200 of its cafes will close this week, with only three of Greater Manchester's staying open. We reported last month how the company proposed to close the sites in the spring as part of a shake-up of its in-store dining.

A pub has been told to make major improvements to hygiene after inspectors discovered mould in an ice machine and out-of-date frozen food. After a visit from the Food Standards Agency, The Harp Inn in Little Neston, Cheshire, was given a rating of one which means 'major improvement necessary'.

A rare landscape blanketed in purple heather where wild Welsh ponies once roamed is just a drive away from Manchester in the depths of Cheshire. Bickerton Hill is one of few remaining lowland heaths in the region and boasts stunning views across the Cheshire Plain and beyond to the Dee Valley and Welsh mountains.

Drive around the leafy lanes of Christleton in Cheshire and it's not hard to see why this village was selected as one of the best places to call home in the UK. Christleton was listed, along with five other areas of the north west, in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live 2022 guide last weekend.

Molly-Mae Hague and boyfriend Tommy Fury have splashed out on a stunning six bedroom property in the affluent Cheshire area loved by celebrities.The Love Island couple moved out of their former home in Manchester back in October after a terrifying burglary in which £800k worth of property was stolen from the pair. However, with a fresh start in a new home and stepping up their security, the 22 year old has been sharing glimpses of her life in the new property.Taking to Instagram, the TV star shared a glimpse of her gorgeous new kitchen, where she’s wasted no time in taking inspiration from cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch.

Stockport is undergoing an enormous transformation with £1billion being injected into the town - but it may not look like much has changed yet. During a quick walk around the town centre on Thursday lunchtime, I counted a total of 13 boarded up shops.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan was spotted enjoying a day’s shopping with her new boyfriend Michael Jones.The TV star, who introduced Michael in an exclusive OK! interview and photoshoot, has been open about being thrilled to find love again after meeting her new partner on a dating app.The couple, who both live near each other in Cheshire, were seen together on Thursday afternoon after a run to their local supermarket. Coleen, 57, wore a pair of grey skinny jeans and a plaid shirt under a black puffer jacket.

Michelle Keegan ensured to wrap up warm as she headed out in the windy weather in Manchester on Wednesday. After returning from a sun-drenched getaway to Los Angeles, the former Coronation Street actress battled the elements in a knee-length black puffer coat, which had a cosy puffer collar to keep Michelle's neck warm. Michelle's cosy coat was by designer brand Sandbanks, which retail women's jackets for around £725.

Free Coronavirus testing in England has now been scrapped, as the government continues to push forward with its 'Living with Covid' plans. From 1 April, only a small minority of the general public are eligible for free tests, while everyone else will now have to pay should they wish to be tested.

Police are appealing for help in finding a missing teenager in Cheshire who vanished a week ago. Emmanuel Chikwa, 18, was last seen on Sunday, March 27.

A hotel in Cheshire is set to open a 15-metre serenity swimming pool and Finnish sauna this Easter. The four-star Manor House Hotel in Alsager, nestled in the heart of the east Cheshire countryside, is expanding to offer a brand new luxury spa, with phase one ready for the Bank Holiday weekend.

A small beach hut in the North Wales resort dubbed 'Cheshire-by-the-sea' is up for sale for an eye-watering £200,000.