County Cheshire Showbiz Latest News and Updates

If you managed to get to the Christmas markets this year, there's a good chance you may have taken your last sip of a drink that's been a favourite in Greater Manchester for decades. The drink is a concoction of fortified Australian white wine known as Aussie Whites mixed with lemon, sugar and hot water known as a 'Hot Blob'.

A Hotel and Spa in Cheshire has been awarded the AA Best UK Spa Award.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is sending out £25 payments to vulnerable people in areas experiencing particularly low temperatures this winter.

Tyson Fury is facing a massive bill over the use of land at a house he owns in Cheshire.

A jailbird mum from north Manchester with a 16-year history of attacking police officers, shopkeepers, nurses and care workers has walked free from court for assaulting two prison officers.

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Perrie Edwards looked to be in the festive spirit as she enjoyed an outing to London's Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland with her young son Axel on Tuesday, 5 December. The Little Mix singer, 30, who shares Axel with footballer fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, also 30, spent some quality time with her son at the festive theme park, as she took him on fairground rides before tucking into some delicious food. Perrie looked every inch the doting mum as she rode on the merry-go-round with Axel and proudly took photos of him on her mobile phone.The mum-of-one cut a stylish figure in a cream co-ord set and black aviator jacket, paired with a white fur bucket hat.

Reality TV star Gaz Beadle took to Instagram to show off his family's Christmas decorations, two months after announcing his split from wife Emma McVey. Gaz, who rose to fame on Geordie Shore in 2011, put up an Instagram reel with his two children, Chester, five, and Primrose, three, as they got into the festive spirit and decorated their tree, captioning it: ‘It’s not perfect but they did it’.The family were in their pyjamas as they took it in turns putting baubles on the branches of their tree in the spacious living room. It hasn’t been an easy time for Gaz, 35, and ex-model Emma, 31, who decided to separate in October, after two years of marriage.

Coronation Street actress Lucy Jo Hudson has opened up on a terrifying experience after she had to race her three year old son Carter to hospital in fear that he had developed an "infection". Sharing a series of snaps of her adorable little boy lying face down on a bed in the A&E ward, Lucy Jo admitted it was time for an "honest mum post" as she shared her woes with fans on Instagram, only a few months after he needed medical care once before.The 40 year old soap star, who is also known for her role in Cheshire-set Hollyoaks, ended up begging her followers for reassurance as she struggled to manage the ups and downs of parenthood with a toddler.

Hollyoaks have confirmed the return of an iconic character in a dramatic winter trailer.The E4 soap has confirmed that Jacqui McQueen, played by Claire Cooper, will be back in the Cheshire village this festive season. She will be back on our screens for a special episode and the exact reasons behind her return are being kept under wraps by show bosses.

Take That's Gary Barlow has turned property guru, with stylish homes dotted around the globe. Earlier this year, the 52 year old Back for Good singer launched a new venture, GE and GB Property Ltd, alongside specialist Geoff Egan.

A number of angry villagers say they are boycotting their local Waitrose - after a popular car park attendant was suspended from duties. Residents in Alderley Edge are up in arms about the suspension of Robert Shaw, known as Bob, who patrols the Waitrose car park in the Cheshire village.

Police investigating a fatal road accident in which a 85-year-old pedestrian was struck by "multiple" cars are appealing for a key witness to come forward. The man was walking home in the village of High Legh, six miles from Knutsford, and died at the scene.

Tributes have been paid to a mum-of-two who died following a crash in Cheshire. Jane Hickson's family has released a statement in the wake of the tragedy.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has sweetly told her co-star 'I love you' as she gushed over her latest appearance on social media. The actress took to Instagram to share a snap of herself that she took during a recent night out.

A healthcare company has been fined £140,000 over failings that led to the death of a 21-year-old patient at a hospital

Italian restaurant group Piccolino has unveiled its "most exuberant restaurant yet" - a new £2mn Piccolino Grande in Wilmslow. The new site features lavish interiors and a huge new Winterised terrace inspired by Tuscany.

Janette Manrara has left her fans in awe as she shared with them a 'special' moment in her personal life. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer welcomed her first child into the world back in July with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec.

Police were left stunned after pulling over a seven seat car on a motorway - to find 15 people crammed into it. Traffic officers pulled over the black Vauxhall Zafira on the M62 in Cheshire on Wednesday believing it was overloaded.

This is the very grand new Italian Gran Cafe that is aiming to bring "a bit of Mayfair to Wilmslow". The Cibo Gran Cafe has just opened on Grove Street in the Cheshire town, with lavish £1.5m interiors and an extensive brunch and lunch menu.

A woman who alleged she was drugged and raped by Lawrence Jones in his flat in Salford in 1993 told a jury she went to the police because she thought the UKFast founder was a 'serial rapist'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas gushed over his wife Caroline as he announced he would be taking the dance floor to their wedding song ahead of tonight’s show. Last week Adam, 35, and his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk found themselves in the bottom two, however were saved by the judges, sending Love Island star Zara Mcdermott and her partner Graziano Di Prima home.

A self-confessed chocoholic who loved comfort eating has revealed how she managed to lose over four stone.

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller reveals he would never have made his shock return to the soap earlier this month if it weren’t for his wife, Steph and shares how much he enjoyed his "gap year" with his son. Paying a loving tribute to Steph – with whom he shares his two-year-old son Albert and daughter Edith, who was born in August – the star says: “I owe it all to Steph. I am so lucky.

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has admitted he never would have made his surprise return to the ITV soap earlier this month if it wasn't for his wife Steph. The 32-year-old quit playing Aaron Dingle in 2021 and in the two years since, he and Steph have got married and welcomed two children; son Albert, two, and daughter Edith, who was born in August. Danny also enjoyed a stint in the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! castle when Albert was just weeks old, and emerged from the show as the winner.

Sting has announced a run of outdoor UK and Ireland headline shows for 2024 – find all the details below.The soloist and former Police frontman is due to play five special concerts on these shores next June in continuation of his ‘My Songs’ world tour.He’ll take to the stage at Cheshire’s Delamere Forest (June 14), Cork’s Musgrave Park (18), Belfast’s Ormeau Park (19), Suffolk’s Thetford Forest (22) and Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Pines (23).The upcoming gigs will see the singer-songwriter perform classic hits from across his lengthy career both as a member of The Police and as a solo artist.Per a press release, Sting is set to be joined on stage by “an electrifying rock ensemble”. He’ll share the bill with Blondie at the Cork and Belfast dates.Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT next Friday (November 3) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Emma McVey has opened up about her family life amid her split from Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle, as she shared a snap during a rainy school run. Taking to her Instagram Story, Emma shared a snap of herself in the car with her son Chester and daughter Primrose, to which she added the text: "Rainy school run with my crazies!" She continued: "Sorry I'm not replying to everyone, I try not to be on my phone too much especially whilst I'm with the kids and I'm just concentrating on them atm.

For anyone who drives regularly on the M56 or A556 through Cheshire, there is a familiar and sad sight along the roadside - of a gradually decaying old pub. Once The Nag's Head, and more recently the Cheshire Lounge, its car park and fields famously played host to Sunday car boot sales off Junction 7 of the M56 at Bowdon for years.

Christine McGuinness has been spotted house hunting with an estate agent after admitting that she still lives with her ex-husband Paddy more than a year after their split. The Real Housewives of Cheshire star kept a low profile as she wore black skinny jeans and a hoodie, with a grey blazer, designer handbag, and a baseball cap for the outing. Christine was seen touring a luxurious new build property site in Cheshire.

Emma McVey has broken her silence after her shock split from husband Gaz Beadle was announced after seven years together and two years of marriage. Whilst the 31 year old model did not directly reference her split from former Geordie Shore star Gaz, 36, she took to Instagram to share a look at her life at home with their two young children, son Chester, five, and daughter Primrose, four.

Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle has sadly shared the news that he and wife Emma McVey have decided to split up after two years of marriage. Gaz, 35, explained the situation on his Instagram page following a Q&A session confirming the reality TV couple have parted ways. In response to a question from a fan who asked if he and Emma were still in a relationship, Gaz said: "No we actually separated about 3 weeks ago we are still friends there is no bad blood or anything.

From bobs to pixie cuts, layers to extensions – the average woman is said to change their hairstyle up to 36 times in their lifetime.

A mum-of-three who was left 'mortified' after being told she was too big to go down a waterslide turned her life around by losing eight stone in eight months.

Choosing where to live can be one of the most difficult decisions to make when it comes to buying a house. Not only do you have to take into account factors such as local amenities, transport links and proximity to family and friends, but one of the most important things that will influence your choice of location is affordability.

It's one of the most disturbing crime sprees in British judicial history. And it escalated here, in Greater Manchester, with the shooting of a sub-postmaster, before the culprit went on to commit a string of murders - including that of a teenage girl. The killer's name was Donald Neilson - and he stalked the North in the 1960s and seventies. Here, Lee Grimsditch looks back at the life and crimes of the serial killer dubbed 'The Black Panther'.

She may not be on The Real Housewives Of Cheshire these days, but Dawn Ward has revealed who her perfect cast member would be, and it's Coleen Rooney.The reality TV star, 50, has admitted that she thinks WAG Coleen would be amazing on the show due to her strong-willed nature - but doesn't think it's up her street to take part. “I think Coleen would have been an amazing member of the Real Housewives of Cheshire but she would never do it. I love Coleen, she is a great friend of mine.