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Families invited to Christmas concert in aid of The Christie cancer hospital

Cranford Lodge care home is opening its doors to the local community to help combat lonliness

Festive fun and good company help combat loneliness over Christmas

Michelle Keegan and Richard Armitage star in new Netflix show filmed at Arley Hall

Arley Hall to be featured in new Netflix drama coming in January 2024

The Nutcracker is coming to Arley Hall

Immersive theatrical performance of The Nutcracker coming to Cheshire

From left, Wilmslow Rotary president Frank McCarthy, rotarian A'dell Harmer, Sue Mills and Darren Bee from Time Out and Rotary secretary Ian Bradley

Three community groups win cash gifts in unique Dragon's Den event

Hamilton is playing in Manchester - is it worth attending?

'Phenomenal' Hamilton cast captivate in musical 'unlike any I've seen before'

Eight-piece band Silhouette performed a 60s and 70s revival night at St John's Church in Knutsford

Night of smiles and nostalgia as band performs 60s and 70s revival

Knutsford Beats will be performing a Christmas concert at St John's Church in aid of Hope Central

'A fabulous evening' - Choir performs Christmas concert to help families in need

Guide Dogs for the Blind is holding its Christmas Wishes Concert, with host Susie Dent and special guest Martin Clunes, inset, at Manchester Cathedral

Guide Dogs charity holding concert with special guests Susie Dent and Martin Clunes

From left, Ordinary Days cast Eilidh Pollard, Toby Harris, Colin Rice and Natalie Clarke

'Something special' - Musical about young New Yorkers promises 'exciting' production

Knutsford Christmas Market returns for a weekend of festivities

Christmas market welcomes 140 artisan traders for weekend of festivities

Halloween fun at the Smokehouse and Cellar

'Amazing to see so many families' - Pumpkin trail hailed huge success

Coleen and Wayne Rooney have agreed a deal with Lorton Entertainment for a new TV project

Wayne and Coleen Rooney secure deal for new TV show releasing in 2024 or 2025

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Counterpoint a cappella group will be performing a lunchtime concert in Knutsford

Inspirational concert rekindles memories and celebrates Christmas

Families enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at Mere and Tabley Community Club

'Spectacular display' - Families come together for community bonfire celebration

Here's an exclusive taste of what you can expect from Hamilton when it comes to Manchester next week

What audiences can expect from Hamilton when it comes to Manchester next week

Lauren Jones (inset) designed constumes for (L to R) Mia James; Poppy Chapman; Amber Larose; and Emily Murison in MCYT's recent production of Frozen Jr.

Talented young designer with autism discovers new creative outlet in showbiz

From left, Di Healey, Richard Badger, Andi Orton and Suzy Bardon, celebrate after winning a trio of awards

Celebrations as new drama wins hat trick of awards at Liverpool Fringe Festival

Tilly Holah (left), and James Walton take the leading roles in the upcoming CHYPS production of Robin Hood

Talented teen cast's new Robin Hood panto brings Sherwood Forest to Cheshire

Sting's show, My Songs 2024, includes a wealth of classic hits

Sting to play Delamere Forest with new greatest hits show

Noddy Holder has opened up on his battle with cancer

Cheshire resident Noddy Holder opens up on secret battle with cancer

Four top TV comedians present an evening of fun and laughter at The Courthouse

Top TV comedians present evening of fun and laughter

Jazz in the church returns to St John's for a special Christmas concert

Singer from Netflix TV series The Crown performs at Christmas jazz concert

Noddy Holder has secretly been battling cancer for the past five year

Cheshire resident Noddy Holder in secret cancer battle after given months to live

The Mucky Pup restaurant and bar is opening on Grove Street in Wilmslow next month

New restaurant and bar with live music brings Irish and European cuisine to Cheshire

Harrison Burke came up with creative ideas to breathe new life into an old oak tree

Children inspire creative chainsaw carvings on old oak tree

Tim Clarke with the Best UK Musical 2023 award and and some of cast from Gypsy

Actor reunites with Gypsy cast to receive Best UK Musical 2023 award

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'Portrait of a Tyrolese Lady' by 18th century artist Rosalba Carriera and, inset, her note confirming its originality

200-year-old painting identified as original after artist's hidden note found

Silhouette will be reviving music from the 60s and 70s

60s revival night with seven-piece band Silhouette

This clarinet was found near the roundabout on Toft Road in Knutsford

Police appeal to trace owner of clarinet found in box on town centre street

Spook-tacular fun will fill the streets again as Knutsford Pumpkin Path returns

Updated Halloween event returns with pumpkin hunt and ghoulish family fun

Residents enjoy an afternoon tea party at Hazelmere House

Nostalgic singalong rekindles happy memories at afternoon tea celebration

Stephen Bailey tops the bill at a lineup of TV comedians performing at The Courthouse

TV 'superstar in the making' Stephen Bailey tops bill at comedy night

A newly discovered painting by renowned Venetian artist Rosalba Carriera now on display at Tatton Park

Newly discovered pastel portrait by renowned Venetian artist on display in Cheshire

Applications for the next series of The Great British Bake Off are now open

Follow in footsteps of Cheshire resident by applying for next year’s Bake Off

Niamh Phelan, who plays Fanny Hawthorn, and Jamie King, who plays Alan Jeffcote

Mill girl has fling with boss's son as comic Lancashire play opens new season

Jack Dean and Company are multi-instrumentalists

Live music, comedy and children's shows: Rural touring theatre coming to Cheshire

Classic Ibiza wowed the crowd at its Tatton Park debut this summerut

'We'll be back stronger than before' - Classic Ibiza returns to Cheshire next summer

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Dan from Cheshire (centre back) was named star baker in round one of the Great British Bake Off

Cheshire resident comes out on top in opening week of Great British Bake Off

Former Guardian reporter Colin Evans

Former Guardian reporter unravels mystery of 122-year-old unsolved murder

Tom Hill's sculpture depicts the moving scene at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral as Emma and Terry looked on

Late Queen's most cherished pony sculpture unveiled one year to minute since death

Nell Jones pictured with her three brothers just weeks before she was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing

ABBA tribute begins 21st birthday fundraising for Manchester Arena bomb victim Nell

Q&A with Cheshire resident Dan, who will be taking part in the 2023 Great British Bake Off

Get to know the Great British Bake Off contestant from Cheshire

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Cheshire resident Dan has been announced as one of the 2023 Great British Bake Off contestants

Cheshire resident announced as Great British Bake Off contestant

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Deva Fest will return to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in 2024

Family-friendly festival to return to historic venue following surge in attendance

Chrissie Parris is the first person to bring Monkey Music baby and toddler classes to Cheshire

Opera singing mum-of-four takes on new challenge with baby and toddler singing class

Courageous Samuel Tait, six, who is battling cancer, inspires songwriters to stage a charity night

'Bubbly' young boy battling brain tumour inspires songwriters

The portrait of John, 1st Lord Byron by William Dobson is taken down and carefully packed up for its journey to Cambridge

William Dobson painting on loan from Cheshire stately home to Cambridge Museum

Kathryn Pepper and Paul Zervas and their band This Flight Tonight performing a tribute to Joni Mitchell

Dream comes true as musicians perform acoustic tribute to lifelong idol Joni Mitchell

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Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank to host 50th anniversary celebration for Pink Floyd album

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Phoenix Voices performed a summer concert at Knutsford Methodist Church

Choir on high note after raising £2.5k to support children's cancer charity

Elsa and Anna will be posing for pictures with children as they promote a Broadway adaptation of Frozen

Elsa and Anna visit Cheshire dairy farm to promote Frozen stage show

Luna Cinema is bringing a set of four beloved films to Tatton Park

Outdoor cinema at Tatton Park screening four beloved films

Crosstown Community Orchard is hosting a free annual barbecue

Orchard hosts free summer barbecue to bring community together