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...

Visiting The Lowry Galleries was a much more rewarding experience than I expected. First of all getting there - because it's slightly out of the centre and parking's all on site, it felt easy to access. There's also a bus service and the Metrolink tram drops you a 10-minute walk away. So we parked u...

Probably one of my favourite cafes to go to with children. The fact that it's never been nominated for a family-friendly restaurant award is definitely an oversight. Managed by a mum of four, a lot of thought has gone into making this small but perfectly-formed cafe an enjoyable place to eat with ch...