Emma and Mark McClean moved to the area five years ago and Mr McClean reckons the place has "a Formby vibe about it", ...

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Lancashire is a picturesque little village with more Michelin-starred restaurants than ...

The Michelin Guide said: “At Moor Hall, Chef Mark Birchall and his team have continued to hone their craft and have now achieved new levels of excellence. “The ingredients, many from the ...

Chef Mark Birchall from Moor Hall in Lancashire receives the coveted Michelin chef jacket on stage at the Michelin Awards ceremony in Glasgow. Credit: Granada Lancashire's Moor Hall restaurant has ...

Not only does it feature a university and a renowned bi-weekly market, but Aughton also became the chosen backdrop for Chorley-born chef Mark Birchall’s distinguished Moor Hall restaurant.

About 8,000 people live in Aughton yet the Lancashire village hosts not one, but three restaurants with Michelin stars – more than big city neighbours Liverpool and Manchester combined.

Chef Mark Birchall looked close to tears as he was announced as the only new recipient of the Three Star honour - considered the absolute pinnacle of gastronomic achievement - at the glittering ...

Awarding a third star in the Michelin Guide, its inspectors said every dish from chef Mark Birchall was "simply brilliant" and it was now one of the best dining experiences in the world.