I’d been watching with great interest the stunning re-development of the old pub at the end of my road overseen by the same people who own Albert’s Shed and Dukes 92 in town. I couldn’t wait to be able to wander down during the summer and try a bit of alfresco dining right on my do...

I was intrigued when Fruitcake was recommended to me as a cafˇ designed absolutely with parents and children in mind. Situated next to Alderley Edge's main high street, Fruitcake is enormous, which on a Saturday lunchtime meant for us there was no problem getting a table, plenty of room for the chil...

A beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon in September found me, partner, a three-and-a-half year old and a seven-month old running madly down Liverpool Street, bags flapping (not as much as me), waving frantically at one of Manchester's bright red sightseeing tour buses to stop and let us on... yep, we'...