Latest articles from Great British Life http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/ en-gb Fashion designer William Tempest went back to college in Northwich to offer advice to designers of the future WORDS BY AMANDA GRIFFITHS Photography by John Cocks Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/back-to-school-with-cheshire-fashion-designer-william-tempest-38954/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/back-to-school-with-cheshire-fashion-designer-william-tempest-38954/ Emma Mayoh on why city living could be right up your street Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/why-you-should-move-to-a-city-38951/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/why-you-should-move-to-a-city-38951/ A selection of the latest photos to be uploaded to our website by Cheshire Life readers Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheshire-life-reader-photos--february-2012-38933/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheshire-life-reader-photos--february-2012-38933/ It’s not only the architecture and interior of Residence which provokes murmurs of approval. Food at this Cheshire Life luncheon provoked gasps of delight from diners WORDS BY RAY KING PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheshire-life-luncheon--residence-restaurant-and-bar-nantwich-38934/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheshire-life-luncheon--residence-restaurant-and-bar-nantwich-38934/ The vintage trend continues in the bridal world this year, writes Amanda Griffiths, with pearl and diamante embellishments and sleek and flowing dress shapes. The royal influence also flourishes, with tiers and ruffles in Victoriana chic Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/dress-to-impress--vintage-bridal-fashions-38902/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/dress-to-impress--vintage-bridal-fashions-38902/ Introducing the 2012 Spring/Summer Collection from Peter Hahn Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/promotional-feature--peter-hahn-2012-spring-summer-collection-38960/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/promotional-feature--peter-hahn-2012-spring-summer-collection-38960/ COMPILED BY Amanda Griffiths Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/whats-on-in-cheshire-in-february-38905/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/whats-on-in-cheshire-in-february-38905/ It’s thought that mystery writer Agatha Christie was inspired by Marple, near Stockport, when she named her female detective PAINTINGS BY GORDON WILKINSON WORDS BY POLLY BERKELEY Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/marple-is-agatha-christies-character-named-after-this-cheshire-village-38890/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/marple-is-agatha-christies-character-named-after-this-cheshire-village-38890/ What Paul Newman doesn’t know about food and drink isn’t worth knowing. But the restaurateur, partner at The Lord Binning in Kelsall, also knows a thing or two about style Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/fashion-addict--paul-newman-the-lord-binning-kelsall-38894/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/fashion-addict--paul-newman-the-lord-binning-kelsall-38894/ Architect Annabelle Tugby couldn’t wait to move back to the country. She found the perfect family home in one of the oldest properties in Styal WORDS BY EMMA MAYOH PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIRSTY THOMPSON Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheshire-properties--is-this-styal-cottage-the-perfect-family-home-38868/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheshire-properties--is-this-styal-cottage-the-perfect-family-home-38868/ Each week, Mary Brooks, Editor and Publisher of Great British Life carefully selects her favourite photographs from our readers. This week the theme was Beautiful Birds Photographs... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/top-10-stunning-sunrise-photographs-from-great-british-life--editors-pick-38848/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/top-10-stunning-sunrise-photographs-from-great-british-life--editors-pick-38848/ Charles Ledigo is chairman of Reisser Ltd, a distributor of fixings and power tool accessories, based at Hazel Grove. He lives in Wilmslow with his wife, Dianne, is an art collector and an avid follower of MUFC. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/reisser-ltds-charles-ledigo--my-favourite-5-38871/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/reisser-ltds-charles-ledigo--my-favourite-5-38871/