Gran transforms overgrown 'jungle' garden in Cheshire home into summer oasis

A sci-fi comedy by Mel Eslyn and a literary noir by Alice Troughton – who are, respectively, the longtime producer for the Duplass brothers, and an award-winning UK television director (Dr. Who, Cucumber, The Living And The Dead) — debut in limited release this weekend, alongside Adele Lim’s Joy Ride, a Lionsgate wide-release – marking first-time feature film debuts by three women.

A sci-fi comedy by Mel Eslyn and a literary noir by Alice Traughton – who are, respectively, the longtime producer for the Duplass brothers, and an award-winning U.K. television director (Dr. Who, Cucumber, The Living And The Dead) — debut in limited release this weekend, alongside Adele Lim’s Joy Ride, a Lionsgate wide-release – marking first-time feature film debuts by three women.

Fourth of July furniture deals rolled in with major discounts in honor of our independence and the start of summer. And even though the holiday has come and gone, some of the best deals linger.

all-pink wardrobe — and no Kens are allowed.Dena Daniels has loved the Mattel dolls her whole life and played with them until other children started to bully her for being “too old” for it all.For years she felt she was hiding her “authentic self” by hiding her love of Barbie in order to adhere to societal expectations.“I was concerned about people’s approval and pleasing those around me, especially men,” she told Kennedy News and Media.But the mom-of-two was tired of hiding her love for all things Barbie, so she decided to “live her truth” by “pink-ifying” her home during the summer of 2021.“One day I just woke up and thought, ‘I’m not getting any younger; I want to do what I want to do. I don’t care what anyone else thinks about it, I want to be me,'” she admitted.

A woman who has accused Benjamin Mendy of rape 'looked like a ghost' after the alleged attack, a jury heard.

Benjamin Mendy's accuser 'talked herself into believing' that she'd been raped by the footballer, his trial heard. But the woman maintained that Mr Mendy had raped her at his Cheshire mansion, under questioning at his crown court trial.

A lodger from hell has been given a restraining order after manipulating her housemate, leaving him in fear of her. Farmer Melanie Meigh, 20, was said to have become a malign influence on the room-mate, who also worked as a farmhand, after she set up home in a spare room at his £340,000 semi detached property.

Tilda Swinton has been confirmed to join Max Richter during the composer’s performance at next month’s Bluedot Festival.The performance will follow Swinton joining Richter on stage at last weekend’s Glastonbury in a surprise cameo on the Park Stage.During that show, Richter and his band performed 2004 “protest record” ‘The Blue Notebooks’ – joined by Tilda Swinton accompanying with a number of readings, including works by Czeslaw Milosz.At Bluedot, which takes place at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire on July 20-23, she will join Richter for a “world exclusive” performance where they will play music from his pieces ‘Voices’ and ‘Recomposed’.Fresh from Glastonbury, and having first worked together on his second album, The Blue Notebooks 20 years ago, we are thrilled to announce that Oscar award-winning actor Tilda Swinton joins Max Richter at bluedot!Final Thursday tickets –https://t.co/VwSiist7wd pic.twitter.com/5PItl5mSZv— bluedot (@bluedotfestival) June 29, 2023Bluedot 2023 will be headlined by Grace Jones, Pavement, Roisin Murphy and Leftfield alongside a stacked supporting bill.Young Fathers, Django Django, CMAT, Lava La Rue, Big Joanie, Annie Mac and many more are also on the bill.Tickets are on sale now and you can buy yours here.Earlier this year, Tilda Swinton listed her favourite movies of all time in a poll for Sight And Sound magazine.The actor’s top pick, A Matter Of Life And Death, is directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The fantasy romance film is set in England during World War II and stars David Niven, Roger Livesey, Raymond Massey and Kim Hunter.

Climbing up the property ladder is an ambition for many who have hopes of one day achieving their dream home. But for one couple in Cheshire, the process of buying and selling homes left them with the desire to try something completely new.

Barons Quay could soon be welcoming a new tenant as the popular global gym brand, Snap Fitness, eyes a possible move to the retail park. However, local councillor Lee Siddall is urging caution, highlighting that the deal has not yet been fully confirmed.

Plans for a new primary school in Cheshire have been given the green light, but not without some reservations regarding parking concerns. The proposed school, designed to accommodate 210 children and equipped with additional resources for pupils with special educational needs, will be constructed on unused land off Richard Gibson Road in Nantwich.

Police have released pictures of more than 200 pieces of stolen jewellery in a bid to find the owners.

TV favourite Kym Marsh recently unveiled an ice cream tattoo on her arm - a sweet tribute to her dad and his love of the sweet treat. So where better for Kym and her family to head for a day out than a place that hails itself "The world's largest ice cream shop"?

Cheryl Fergison looks worlds away from her EastEnders role of Heather Trott, as she prepares to join a summer pantomime later this year.The actress, 57, who appeared on the long-running BBC soap until her character's death in 2012, will be playing the role of the Evil Queen in a production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Taking to TikTok to promote her new role, Cheryl remained in character and glared at the camera, captioning the clip: "Come along to Whitley Bay where this summer Snow White will become this wicked Quenns right Royal pain in the behind … you !" Another video saw the former soapstar in costume for the role, and fans were quick to comment that the Evil Queen was rather less smiley than other roles Cheryl has played. One commenter, wrote: "The nation is not accustomed to you having a grumpy face! You are always smiling!" While another added: "You look scary x" Fans were previously left shocked at Cheryl's change in appearance after she unveiled her impressive weight loss at the Tatton Park Pop Up Festival at Tatton Park in Cheshire last year.

Seagulls flock overhead, as families walk with ice cream cones and freshly-fried fish and chips to find a place to sit on the sea wall. There's a bank of attractive black and white houses lining the historic Parade, many now filled with restaurants, coffee bars and ice cream parlours.

All eyes have been on former Love Island star Scott Thomas since it was revealed last night that his ex-girlfriend Kady McDermott would be re-entering the villa this week after seven years off-screen. Whilst Manchester lad Scott, 34 - who met his bombshell former flame during his 2016 appearance on the show, when he was 27 and she was 20 - is yet to respond to the news that send fans of the ITV2 dating show wild last night, he has been seen out in public.The social media hunk was spotted returning from a gym session in Cheshire wearing a skin-tight Nike long-sleeved shirt and black shorts, holding his phone in his hand and with a glum expression.

It's no secret that fans were delighted when RHOC's Rachel Lugo found happiness again with 52-year-old Nick Smith, following her separation from John Lugo, her husband of 24 years after it came to light that he had cheated. However, it wasn't meant to be with Nick, who she met via a dating app and who appeared on the reality show alongside her, as they recently announced their split. Embracing her new single life, the mum-of-five now shares exclusively with new her plans for the future.

Molly-Mae Hague has provided fans with her most candid chat yet as she opens up about quitting PLT, thoughts on having another baby and her ongoing body confidence battle. The former Love Islander filmed a Q&A YouTube video for her 1.8M subscribers while parked up in Manchester in her swanky new 4x4 car addressing her fans burning questions. After a short drive to grab some breakfast and a coffee from Starbucks, Molly-Mae began by saying she doesn't "ever" see herself moving out of Manchester.

A 'perfect' couple who were planning their dream wedding abroad tragically died following a devastating house fire.

Kerry Katona appeared to be in high spirits as she enjoyed a day out with daughter Heidi. The TV personality, 42, cut a casual figure in a strappy black top and jeans - which she teamed with more than £4,000 worth of Louis Vuitton accessories. Kerry sported a £400 LV belt and a pair of £870 LV clogs - along with a £3,400 Coussin PM bag in taupe.