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Three hurt in two-vehicle collision near Ellesmere Port
Three people were injured in a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Ellesmere Port on Monday, April 15. The incident in School Lane, Elton, was reported to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service at 1.57pm. One fire engine from Powey Lane, one
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Ellesmere Port fire crew rescues pet cat from tight spot
Firefighters were called out to rescue a cat which had found itself in a very tight spot in Ellesmere Port on Monday, April 15. Pet cat Jemima had somehow found herself stuck in a tight gap between two conservatories on Maple Grove. Having
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Thriving business expands to Daresbury creating new jobs
A BUSINESS has expanded to Daresbury, creating seven new jobs. Iconsys has announced the opening of a new northern office at Sci-Tech Daresbury. The Telford-based firm’s new office will help to support the company as it seeks to help more customers
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Incident closes main Cheshire road in both directions
A main Cheshire road has been closed in both directions due to an incident. Traffic monitoring service Inrix is reporting that an accident on the A5117 in Elton has closed the road both ways. The incident is said to have happened between Pool
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Get your nominations in for the Standard Education Awards 2024
THE Standard Education Awards are back for 2024 - get your nominations in! Our inaugural event saw schools and individuals from across the borough nominated across 12 categories as we celebrated the very best of Cheshire West’s education community
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Ellesmere Port MP welcomes new support for unpaid carers
A NEW Act of Parliament benefitting thousands of unpaid carers has been welcomed by a local MP. The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 came into force on April 6, giving people who provide care to a family member, friend or relative the right to up to five
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Group dedicated to helping Chester thrive marks milestone
The first anniversary celebrations of a group dedicated to make Chester thrive and realise its full potential have taken place at Storyhouse. The sell-out event for Chester Great and Small (GAS) saw an audience of 150 gather in the venue’s Garret
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Waitrose issues urgent recall for olives over fears of possible glass presence
Waitrose has issued an urgent food recall for one of its olive products over fears of possible glass contamination, making the affected items unsafe to eat. The warning is in place for the brand's 'Pitted Spanish Queen Olives' with those who have
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Plans to rebrand Latin-themed city centre bar as cocktail spot
A POPULAR bar in Chester looks set to be refurbished after plans were submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council towards the end of last month. Fiesta Havana on Watergate Street, part of the Stonegate Group, is due to be rebranded as a Be At
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Man who stalked Chester MP handed jail term and restraining order
A man who stalked City of Chester MP Samantha Dixon has been handed a jail sentence and a restraining order. The Crown Prosecution Service said that Benjamin Scott-Thrale, 32, from Chester and whose most recent address was Lever House Lane, Preston
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New group of travellers arrive with caravans on Marks and Spencer car park
A NEW group of travellers have pitched up unauthorised at a Marks and Spencer car park in a Cheshire town – just days after a previous group left. Six caravans and associated towing vehicles have been reported on the car park of Marks and Spencer
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Vue Cheshire Oaks to show new film celebrating works of legendary artist
ART lovers in Ellesmere Port are being invited to a special showing at Vue Cheshire Oaks, celebrating an Edwardian maestro. Exhibition on Screen: John Singer Sargent which arrives tomorrow (Tuesday, April 16), will explore how Sargent became one
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Awards event honouring top Chester hospitality people returns
The Chester Hospitality Association has announced the return of its People Awards for 2024. The awards, in association with Chester Race Company, Horseradish and Saffron Vanilla, are a chance to celebrate the talented individuals at the heart of
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Weather warning as strong winds forecast for Cheshire West
A YELLOW weather warning for wind is currently in place for Cheshire West. The warning – which affects much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland – was issued this morning (Monday, April 15) and is set to last for the rest of the day. Strong
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Pat Collins Funfair to make annual return to Chester in May
All the fun of the fair will be making its return to Chester next month. Thrill-seekers can look forward to seeing the return of the traditional 10-day family event, as the annual Pat Collins funfair will feature its usual mix of rides, prize stalls
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Firefighters called out to evening incident near Chester
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a fire on the outskirts of Chester. One fire crew attended the scene in Hough Green at about 6.50pm yesterday (Sunday, April 14). A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A wheelie bin and wood
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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays next month. Both May 6 and May 27 are bank holidays, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on these days
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Residents close to incident in Chester village asked to stay away
RESIDENTS were asked to leave an area in a village on the outskirts of Chester while firefighters tackled a late night incident. Two fire crews attended the scene in Bellevue Lane, Guilden Sutton, on Friday (April 12) at about 9.30pm. A spokesperson
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Two fire crews called out to incident at property in Chester
TWO fire crews were called out to an incident at a property in Chester. Firefighters attended the scene in Tomkinson Street on Saturday (April 13) at about 3.50pm. A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A fire in a bedroom
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Welcome the new season with Cottons Hotel and Spa
Embrace the new season with the award-winning Cottons Hotel & Spa in Cheshire. Whether it’s a spring-inspired Sunday lunch or a two-night getaway with the whole family, now’s the time for longer days and (hopefully) nicer weather. Spring staycations