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Police confirm woman died after falling from bridge in Cheshire
CHESHIRE Police have confirmed that a woman has died after falling from a bridge. A spokesperson said: "Shortly before 1.30pm on Saturday April 6, police were called to reports of a woman having fallen from a bridge on the A34 in Wilmslow.
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Police confirm decaying body found in caravan as sex offender Richard Scatchard
POLICE have confirmed the decaying body of a convicted sex offender wanted for questioning over a woman's murder has been found in a caravan. Police have been hunting Richard Scatchard since October 15 last year - when Kelly Faiers, 61, died at
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Take a look at this home for sale with a cinema, swimming pool, gym and karaoke room
TAKE a look inside this home for sale that boasts its own cinema, karaoke room, swimming pool, and gym. The property is nestled on a generous-sized plot in a sought-after location of Culcheth on Twiss Green Lane. It is a detached four-bedroom
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Dangerous driver jailed after ‘reckless manoeuvre’ caused ‘appalling’ injuries
A CHESHIRE man who caused ‘irreversible’ injuries by crashing head-on into an oncoming car while overtaking on a blind bend has been jailed. Kane Wilkins’ victim, a man, suffered life-changing injuries including a fractured sternum, internal haemorrhaging
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'Elegant' flat part of 'fine' Victorian mansion is on the market
A two-bedroomed flat in Prenton forming part of 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' is on the market. Located on the first floor it is one of five apartments in the property known as 'Delavor'.
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Vimto bottles with this coloured lid recalled as ‘do not drink’ warning issued
Nichols Plc has issued a product recall for Vimto Original drinks over a “potential” health risk and a "do not drink" warning has been issued. Vimto Original 500ml bottles are being recalled due to some being labelled with a ‘No Added Sugar’ statement
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Experts share spring cleaning checklist to stop rodents devaluing your property
Wild rats aren’t usually welcome visitors in our homes and to help keep them away, a spring clean could be beneficial. Homeowners are being urged to do some spring cleaning tasks to prevent rodent infestations from devaluing their property.
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'Shameful' Cheshire Police officer jailed after having sex during 999 call-out
A POLICE officer who had sex with a woman after responding to a 999 call has been jailed. Jordan Masterson will serve three and a half years behind bars after being convicted of misconduct in public office. The former Cheshire Police officer
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Major emergency response as person rescued from Canal
FIVE fire crews, including one from Chester, were called to Warrington in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, April 6) to help rescue a person who had fallen into the canal. Fire engines from Warrington, Birchwood, Powey Lane, Chester and
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'We continue to appreciate what health workers do for us'
By Justin Madders MP for Ellesmere Port I TRUST that many of you were able to enjoy time with family and friends over the Easter break. I hope especially that you did not feel the need to make use of the National Health Service over the
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City centre apartment up for auction with guide price of £78,000
AN APARTMENT just a stone’s throw from the centre of Chester is currently up for auction. The one-bedroom property in the heart of the city has been given a guide price of £78,000. Located within Henry Place, just off of St Anne Street, the
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Decision to be made on plans for ‘Bolt of Lightning’ sculpture
COUNCILLORS are set to make a decision on plans for the erection of a sculpture which relates to the ‘historical significance’ of RAF Burtonwood and pays homage to the area’s history. An application proposing the ‘The Bolt of Lightning’ public
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New customer announced for Airbus' A350 as Korean Air makes firm order
AIRBUS has announced it has a new customer for its A350 family. Korean Air has made a firm order for 33 of the aircraft. The order covers 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s - the wings of which will be built at the Broughton plant. Offering the
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‘Affectionate and wonderful’ dog may need leg amputation after being abandoned
AN animal charity in a Cheshire town says a dog in its care may need its leg amputating. Warrington Animal Welfare, based on Slutchers Lane near the town centre, took in 13-year-old Cleo after she was abandoned. Her owners left her after moving
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Realistic war simulation games blocked again as council knocks back fresh plans
FRESH plans to conduct ‘realistic’ war simulation games in a Cheshire town have again been knocked back by the council. Planners refused permission in November 2022 for Air Soft games at Prospect Farm, on Prospect Lane near Rixton Moss, which has
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Cooking gear boost for Ellesmere Port Scout group after donation
A Scout group in Ellesmere Port has received funding from Redrow to update its cooking gear so members can brush up on their culinary skills. With camping season fast approaching, 1st Great Sutton Scouts have brand new gas fridges and a freezer
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Steakhouse to close within days as it prepares for transformation into chain bar
A STEAKHOUSE is to close within days. Miller and Carter Wilmslow will shut for good on Saturday (April 6) ahead of a refurbishment. If a planning application is approved, the restaurant on Station Road will be transformed into a different chain
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Morrisons and Asda among supermarkets to issue 'do not eat' warnings
Asda and Morrisons are among the UK supermarkets with "do not eat" warnings in place on some of their products. While Magnum has also issued a recall on a number of its ice cream products. Food recalls have been issued at Asda and Morrisons
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Chester city centre business scores highly to land coveted certificate
A CITY centre business scored highly to secure a coveted certificate. Financial and mental wellbeing education provider Planned Future has achieved B Corp certification. The Watergate Row-based business joins a group of less than 2,000 UK companies
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Owners of Cheshire pub state work is underway to reopen following shock closure
HARD work is underway to get a popular Cheshire pub back on its feet following its shock closure announcement this week. The owner of The Rams Head Inn, situated in Grappenhall, has released a statement confirming the ‘temporary’ closure of the
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Primary school awarded top UNICEF award for children’s rights
A WIRRAL primary school has received a top award from UNICEF. Heygarth Primary School in Eastham was awarded the Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK. The award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising
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Wellbeing hub in village near Chester lands cash boost
A HOUSEBUILDER has donated £1,500 to a charity near Chester to support its services in battling loneliness and isolation in its community. Kelsall Patient Participation Group, which operates as Kelsall Wellbeing Hub, has a reach of up to 10,000
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Why mental health care provider is selling off former home for autistic people
A FORMER care home is to be sold. Bank Hall Farm on Swanlow Lane in Winsford will go under the hammer later this month. Now, the healthcare provider Priory Group has confirmed what brought about this decision. A spokesperson for the company
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Steakhouse to close within days as it prepares for transformation into chain bar
A STEAKHOUSE is to close within days. Miller and Carter Wilmslow will shut for good on Saturday (April 6) ahead of a refurbishment. If a planning application is approved, the restaurant on Station Road will be transformed into a different chain
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New estate on site of burned down youth club set to go ahead
Planning chiefs look set to rubber-stamp 38 new homes on the site of a former youth club destroyed by fire. Halton Council’s development management committee is recommended to approve an application on the site of the former Lord's Taverners Woodside
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Drug and drink-drivers banned from the roads at court this week
A MAN twice caught behind the wheel while on cocaine in just two months is among several irresponsible drivers banned from the roads this week. Thomas Golden, of Park Lane in Hartford, was first caught on July 31 last year in School Road before
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Housing scheme for over 55s to resume after stalling as new builder is hired
WORK has resumed on a housing scheme for over 55-year-olds as a new builder has been hired to take over the project. Livv Housing Group’s Sandymoor scheme is being built in partnership with Homes England. But after Thelwall-based company, Lane
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Car dealership to be built on area ‘blighted’ by anti-social behaviour
A CAR dealership is to be built at an anti-social behaviour hotspot. Mayfair Motor Group is set to move to Lostock Gralam after seeing its planning application for a new office greenlit by the council on Tuesday (April 2). The dealership will
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Customers devastated as popular and award winning brewery reveals shock closure
REGULARS say they are shocked and devastated by the sudden closure of a popular Cheshire brewery. Chapter Brewing, based in Sutton Weaver, has revealed on its social media page that it will be closing after eight fun-filled years. It comes
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Cheshire stations among six set to have car park charges introduced
NORTHERN Rail is to introduce parking charges at several stations in Cheshire. Motorists parking at stations around the county will soon have to start paying between 50p and £2. The train operator says doing so will help them invest in their