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School group left stranded in Spain after Ryanair stops them from boarding flight
A 40-STRONG group of schoolboys and teachers from Hartford High School have been forced to embark on a 28-hour journey home after being stranded in Spain. The boys, all under 16, left the UK on Saturday, April 6, for a football tour to Barcelona
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Travellers served notice to remove caravans from car park opposite school
A GROUP of travellers have been ordered to leave land opposite a primary school. It comes after six caravans and associated towing vehicles moved onto land opposite St Phillip Westbrook CofE Primary School in Warrington. The group formed an
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Man found guilty of abusing and raping young girl in 'horrific' seven-year ordeal
A MAN who subjected a young girl to 'horrific' sexual abuse in a seven-year long ordeal has been found guilty of his crimes. Mark Anthony Foster, also known as Tony, has been standing trial for 13 days at Chester Crown Court and has today been
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Heavy traffic near Ellesmere Port following crash on M56
TWO lanes were closed on the M56 eastbound near Frodsham this afternoon (Friday, April 12) following a crash at junction 12. Traffic was queuing from junction 15 (Little Stanney) to junction 14 (Elton) following the incident, which was first reported
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This is why you may have heard RAF jets roaring overhead today
MULTIPLE RAF jets have been roaring in the skies over North Wales today (Friday, April 12). Around six BAE Systems Hawk T2 jets have been operating in the region. A spokesperson for RAF Valley (on Anglesey) has said IV and XXV Squadrons are "taking
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Teenage boy threatened with knife and has bike stolen in terrifying park robbery
A TEENAGE boy was threatened with the use of a knife and had his bike stolen in a terrifying park robbery. At around 7.10pm last Friday, April 5, Cheshire Police responded to reports of a robbery at Crow Wood Park in Widnes. The caller reported
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Chester Zoo named best in UK by Tripadvisor
CHESTER Zoo has been announced as the best zoo in the UK in an updated list courtesy of Tripadvisor. The Zoo thanked visitors via social media yesterday (Thursday, April 11) following the announcement, with the travel site updating its ‘Zoos and
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Dangerous driver seriously injures motorcyclist and pillion passenger
A delivery van driver who caused serious injuries when he turned into the path of an oncoming motorbike tried to tell police it had been the biker's fault. Peter Wrall, of Grenville Terrace in Ashton under Lyne, appeared at Mold Crown Court on
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Young man left with 'life-changing injuries' after collision involving car and E-bike
A 23-year-old man has sustained "life-changing injuries" following a road traffic collision yesterday afternoon (Thursday, April 11), police have said. Shortly before 4pm officers were called by the Welsh Ambulance Service who reported that a collision
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Chester Racecourse teams up with Deva Fest for Roman Day
Chester Racecourse has teamed up with Deva Fest to announce an exciting line-up of activities for Roman Day in partnership with Via Roma. The popular celebration of both the city and racecourse’s iconic roots returns to the Roodee on Saturday,
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University of Chester makes it to the final for two awards
THE University of Chester is a finalist for two accolades in the north of England’s most prestigious education awards. The nominations recognise the impact of its Business School and The Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans. The
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Chester American football team to hike Wales' highest peak whilst in full kit
AN AMERICAN football team from Chester will take on the highest peak in Wales this weekend as they look to raise funds for the club. The Chester Romans’ latest fundraiser will see them climb Yr Wyddfa/ Snowdon in their full kit in order to raise
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Men suffer fractured jaw and eye socket in serious assault after night out
TWO men suffered serious injuries in an assault in the early hours of the morning after a night out in a Cheshire town. On Saturday, March 30, Cheshire Police was called to reports of a serious assault, believed to have taken place between 4.30am
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Popular Chester hotel reopens following £200,000 refurbishment
A STYLISH independent hotel in Chester has reopened ahead of its official relaunch next month, following a £200,000 plus refurbishment. The Chester Townhouse, located on Lower Bridge Street, is set to host its Townhouse and Terrace re-launch party
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Advice to Cheshire West residents amid rising number number of cockroaches
COCKROACHES are becoming an increasing concern in Cheshire homes. A Freedom of Information request submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council has shed light on vermin levels in the borough over the past three years. The response details
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DWP warning to 500,000 claimants who must act or lose benefits
More than a half a million benefit claimants need to “take action” to avoid having their payments stopped, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned. People claiming one of six ‘legacy benefits’ will start to receive letters asking