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Police raids including one in Chester carried out in search for murder suspect
A NUMBER of raids have been carried out, including in Chester, as police continue their search for a man wanted in connection with the murder of a woman. The young woman was stabbed "multiple times" as she pushed her baby in a pram in Bradford.
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Flooding possible from 12.30pm tomorrow
A FLOOD alert for parts of Chester remains in place amid concerns of spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow, Tuesday. This Flood Alert has been issued due to the possibility of spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow, 09/04/2024. Flooding
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Warning to wild campers after campfire gets ‘out of hand’
A WARNING has been issued after firefighters tackled an out-of-control campfire. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Delamere Forest over the weekend following reports of a fire. They were joined at the scene by Forestry England
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Motorists warned ahead of temporary road closures
MOTORISTS are being warned about temporary road closures in a village on the outskirts of Chester. Parts of Church Street and Hockenhull Avenue in Tarvin will be temporarily closed to traffic from tomorrow (Tuesday, April 9). The closure will
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Plans for 60km carbon capture pipeline between Flintshire and Cheshire given go-ahead
PLANS for a pipeline that will transport industrial CO2 for storage off Flintshire's coast have been approved. The 60km pipeline will collect CO2 produced at industrial plants at Ince and Stanlow in Cheshire and transport it to the Point of Ayr
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Chester Devas put on a show in front of English rugby royalty
CHESTER Devas put on a show in front of English rugby royalty as they beat Eccles in front of Women’s World Cup winner and former England skipper Gill Burns. As part of England Rugby’s Play Together Stay Together scheme, Burns was in attendance
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More than 27 million to receive £450 boost
Millions of workers will receive a National Insurance cut in their next payslips as the new tax year gets underway. The main rate of employee national insurance has been cut by 2 per cent from 10 per cent to 8 per cent. It is the second cut
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Man arrested after concerns raised regarding fundraising for football trip
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after concerns were raised on social media. Concerned parents have taken to X/ Twitter to raise concerns over fundraising activities for a football trip abroad. Cheshire Police have released a brief statement
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Caravans arrive at series of unauthorised encampments across Cheshire town
A SERIES of unauthorised encampments involving caravans have been reported in a Cheshire town over recent days. This is according to an unauthorised encampment log for Cheshire and Warrington operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Updated
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Style guide launched ahead of new season at Chester races
CHESTER Racecourse, in partnership with Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, has launched a new style guide for 2024, providing fashion inspiration for racegoers. The collaboration between the world’s oldest operating racecourse and the UK’s largest
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Art gallery near Chester to stage major exhibition
ART lovers from across the region are being given the opportunity to view and purchase works of art at a Chester art gallery. The Spring Exhibition will showcase a variety of work by both local and nationally acclaimed artists. Residents and
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'Don't chance it': Warning to racegoers heading to Grand National by train
GRAND National racegoers are being warned not to travel without a ticket. The iconic horserace returns this weekend, with thousands expected to flock to Aintree. Ahead of the occasion, Northern Rail has warned rail passengers not to gamble
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Where and wnhen the annual golf day will be held
A CHARITY has announced when it will hold its annual golf day at a course near Chester. Cerebral palsy charity Stick ‘n’ Step has revealed the date of its 19th annual golf day to be held next month at Pryors Hayes Golf Club. Taking place on
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Country pub near Chester is named as the best in Cheshire
A PUB near Chester has today been named the best in Cheshire. Pubs and bars from across the entirety of the United Kingdom are celebrating after being named the best in their respective counties. The award wins are part of the 2024 National
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Traveller group set up unauthorised encampment at Asda car park
A TRAVELLER group has set up an unauthorised encampment on part of the car park at Asda in Ellesmere Port. The camp, which consists of five caravans, was set up at the council owned land site on Wellington Road on Thursday, April 4. All unauthorised
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Coveted award for cocktail bar brand with venue in Chester
A COCKTAIL bar brand with a venue in Chester has clinched a coveted award. Kuckoo,which is based in Watergate Street in Chester, was awarded 'best late night operator at the Publican Awards 2024. Th awards, renowned as the ‘Oscars of the hospitality
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Information sought after concerns about drug dealing near shop
RESIDENTS have been asked to report any sightings of drug dealing in a Flintshire community. The call came from North Wales Police on Sunday afternoon. PSCO Aled Hughes of the Flintshire North policing team explained: "Please be aware of possible
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Affray arrest after football match as police condemn ‘thuggish’ behaviour
A SUSPECT has been arrested on suspicion of affray following an ‘altercation’ after a football match in Cheshire. Cheshire Police says this follows footage circulating online of an incident between Warrington Town and Southport supporters.
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Further update on flood alert in place on the River Dee
A FLOOD alert in place on the River Dee has been updated this morning. The Environment Agency confirmed river levels have risen and are steady on the River Dee due to rainfall over the last few days. River levels are expected to remain high
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Emergency repair work on M53 completed ahead of schedule
EMERGENCY works that led to the closure of a section of the M53 on Sunday morning were completed ahead of schedule. Drivers in Cheshire were advised that the M53 southbound would be closed while work was carried out to repair a damaged manhole.
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Best places in Cheshire to enjoy afternoon tea
AFTERNOON tea is a quintessentially British pastime. Whether rain or shine, there’s nothing better than a relaxing afternoon enjoying some much-beloved staples - from delicious scones topped with rich cream or jam, to fluffy finger cakes and a
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DWP PIP payments set to increase today - how much will you get
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will increase for more than three million people from today. The amount paid to eligible homes by the Department for Work Pensions (DWP) is rising by more than £600 a year for some people. Eligibility for
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Dotty the dachshund and more pets hoping to be adopted
THE team at a North Wales animal rescue centre is looking for new homes for their furry residents. North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR) have cats, dogs, horses and some smaller animals, all hoping to find their forever home. The staff and volunteers
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CCTV footage sought after vehicles damaged in Saltney - can you help?
CCTV footage is being sought after several vehicles were damaged during early morning incidents in Flintshire. North Wales Police has confirmed it is investigating a number of incidents where damage was caused to car tyres on Vrynwy Road, Conway
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Police provide update on appeal to trace man last seen in Chester
POLICE have confirmed that a man last seen in Chester city centre has been found safe and well. Officers searching for Michael Morris launched the appeal for help from the public in locating him at the weekend.
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Family pay tribute to 'lovely man' who died in crash near Bala
TRIBUTES have been paid to a dad and husband who died in a crash near Bala. Neil Vaughan, 66, was described as a "lovely man". He was born and raised in Chester. The incident on April 6 took place on the A4212. It happened shortly after 11am
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Tesco introduces new 10p charge at the checkout
Tesco has introduced a new 10p charge at some of its UK stores as part of a new trial. The supermarket giant is testing a new pilot scheme that sees customers given the option to buy a clothes hanger for 10p anytime they purchase F&F clothing
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'Fabulous' four-bed detached house with views over golf course for sale at £835k
A 'FABULOUS' detached house with views of over a golf course has gone up for sale. The four-bedroom property sits in St Mary's Drive, Whitegate, which itself sits between Northwich and Winsford. With elevated views of Vale Royal Golf Course