The hidden 'mini Lake District' in Cheshire becoming a hit for staycations

Luca Bish has finally got round to visiting Gemma Owen's incredible family mansion in Cheshire.The 23 year old Love Island star has headed to North Wales to stay with Gemma, 19, after the pair enjoyed a few days down in London where they attended premieres and took part in interviews. Gemma visited Luca's family home in Brighton recently and now he's headed up north to visit the Owen family, including her famous father Michael, 42.

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has marked the first birthday of her adorable twins with fiancé Andre Gray by sharing a collection of never-before-seen photos. Leigh-Anne, 30, celebrated the milestone by opening up her photo album as she happily reflected.

online shopping and reading on a tablet became as popular as it is today - we made our way to Borders Books. Stocking thousands of titles and magazines, as well as cards, CDs, DVDs and more, Borders first opened in the UK in 1997 and was originally owned by the US book giant of the same name.

Luca Bish and Gemma Owen looked loved-up as they enjoyed a sunshine trip together after finding romance on Love Island. The pair have been enjoying a trip away together just less than a fortnight after they finished runners-up in the ITV2 dating show.

Love Island's Luca Bish has reportedly finally met beau Gemma Owen 's famous footballer father, Michael Owen. A "nervous" Luca, 23, and his 19 year old squeeze have flown out to the Algave, Portugal, to visit the Owen family's luxury villa in Quinta Do Lago, and to reportedly spend some quality time with Gemma's parents, dad Michael and mum Louise.

A huge country estate that was once home to the heir of Matalan has come on the market with a huge £15 million price tag. The historic Ollerton Grange lies near Knutsford and is part of Cheshire's prestigious 'golden triangle' - where the region's celebrities and footballers tend to reside.

Police are appealing for help tracing a man from Wythenshawe. Officers want to speak to Cain McConville in relation to a burglary in Cheshire.

Luca Bish's sister Claudia has jumped to her little brother's defence following the controversy that surfaced last night following fellow Love Island contestant Remi Lambert's accusations that he and Jacques O’Neill "bullied" him on the show. After Luca and Jacques, both 23, took part in a joint Instagram Live video last night - whereby the pair were seen mocking the former bombshell's rapping skills - Remi slammed their behaviour in a damning social media post. Manchester model Remi, 27, shared the mocking video on his own Instagram, accompanying it with a lengthy post that insisted the duo should have been kicked out of the villa - which was later commented on by Luca's sister Claudia insisting her brother "didn't say anything wrong".

Luca Bish let everyone know that all is well between him and his other half Gemma Owen amid the latest "bullying” row with ex Islander Remi Lambert, as he posted a photo of her in his bed on Monday. Luca, 23, shared the picture of Gemma, 19, which showed her smiling as she wore a black hoodie whilst sat up in bed, on Instagram Stories, writing in the caption: “Morning view @gemmaowen_I”, with a love heart emoji added.The fishmonger’s post comes after he found himself being accused of “bullying” by former contestant Remi, 22, following a viral video including him and best friend in the villa, Jacques O’Neil.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire will be bringing back the glam to our TV screens as the ladies tackle a taboo subject and debut a new Housewife. Returning for series 15 of the popular series will be Hanna Kinsella, Lauren Simon, Lystra Adams, Nicole Sealey, Rachel Lugo, Seema Malhotra and Sheena Lynch.

Love Island fans were stunned by a remark made by host Laura Whitmore while interviewing runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish on Sunday night's reunion show. Nineteen-year-old dressage rider Gemma found love with fishmonger Luca, 23, during their two months in the famous villa in Mallorca.

Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley is getting ready to 'spill the tea' on her showbiz career as she returns to the town she fell in love with while growing up in neighbouring Bury. The Mandy Dingle star is hosting a special afternoon tea with a twist at Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2022.

Throughout the Lake District are dozens of pretty villages nestled in the stunning landscape. Whether they’re full of pretty cottages, overlook one of the impressive lakes or even known for producing iconic gingerbread, each one has its own unique charm.

An ice cream farm popular with families in Cheshire is home to the 'world's first' ice cream drive-in. The Ice Cream Farm near Tattenhall also claims to be the "world's largest ice cream parlour" - and has created the drive in for those who prefer to order from the comfort of their car.

There’s nothing quite like visiting a garden during the summer and wandering among colourful blooms and lush greenery on a sunny day. A well-designed garden can capture your imagination and transport you to a different place.

There won't be a dry eye in the house as next week Emmerdale viewers will see Marlon Dingle walk down the aisle as he marries Rhona Goskirk. But it wouldn't be a soap wedding without a touch of drama as the character, played by Mark Charnock, ends up in hospital before the big day.

With the summer holidays underway and (hopefully) plenty of sunny days ahead of us, it’s the ideal time to explore some of the parks and green spaces Greater Manchester has to offer. Whether it’s a stunning reservoir surrounded by moorland, or a pretty garden tucked away in the heart of the city, there’s lots of outdoor spaces waiting to be discovered.

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has visited striking workers just days after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sacked one of his shadow ministers over comments he made on a picket line.